UNISA Diploma in Nature Conservation Nature Conservation Course, Module and Curriculum
| Qualification stream: | Nature Conservation |
| Qualification code: | 98024 – NCO |
| NQF level: | 6 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| Rules: This qualification has compulsory contact modules which carry additional fees. The qualification also requires time to be spent in the industry to meet the requirements reflected in the seven NCA-modules. Some modules are only offered online and regular internet access is required to complete these modules. Students who completed EUC1501 prior to 2014 need not register for EUP1501. Due to module code and name changes EMP3701 is equivalent to NCA3701, students who have already passed NCA3701 must not register for EMP3701 |
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| This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. | |
Who can register?
Successful applicants and re-registering students must register to study through Unisa in 2024. Applicants can only begin the registration process if they have received an official approval of their application from Unisa. Re-registering students can begin the registration process after receiving their registration details from Unisa. Should you wish to change to an alternative qualification, please apply for the alternative qualification during the next application period.
How to choose your modules
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of modules within a certain amount of time in order to graduate. You must pass a minimum number of credits / modules annually so that you are able to re-register and continue with your qualification:
- At least 36 NQF credits (3 modules of 12 credits each) in your first year of study;
- At least 48 NQF credits (4 modules of 12 credits each) in your second or further years of study.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per semester:
- At least 60 NQF credits (5 modules of 12 credits each) in a semester;
- At least 120 NQF credits (10 modules of 12 credits each) per year for year modules.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and/or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree/non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately:
- 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules;
- 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.
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Curriculum for this qualification
As you are deciding on the modules you will be registering for, remember to write down the module names and codes so that you have something that you can refer to when completing your registration.
Rules:
This qualification has compulsory contact modules which carry additional fees. The qualification also requires time to be spent in the industry to meet the requirements reflected in the seven NCA-modules. Some modules are only offered online and regular internet access is required to complete these modules. Students who completed EUC1501 prior to 2014 need not register for EUP1501. Due to module code and name changes EMP3701 is equivalent to NCA3701, students who have already passed NCA3701 must not register for EMP3701
First level
| Module | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Group A. Compulsory | |
| ANS1501 – Animal Studies I | Co-requisite:PSO1501 (or XSO1501) & COC1501 |
| CEC1501 – Conservation Ecology I | |
| CIN1501 – Conservation Interpretation I | |
| COA1501 – Conservation Administration I | |
| COC1501 – Contact Course I | Co-requisite:ANS1501 (or XNS1501) & PSO1501 (or XSO1501) |
| CVM1501 – Conservation Resource Management I | |
| EUP1501 – Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions | |
| FOC1501 – Fundamentals of Conservation I | |
| PSO1501 – Plant Studies I | Co-requisite:ANS1501 (or XNS1501) & COC1501 (for 98024 Nature Conservation only) |
| SSC1501 – Soil Science I | |
Second level
| Module | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Group A. Compulsory | |
| ANS2601 – Animal Studies II | Pre-requisite:ANS1501 (or XNS1501) or ANS101T |
| CEC2601 – Conservation Ecology II | Pre-requisite:CEC1501 (or XEC1501) or CEC131S |
| CIN2601 – Conservation Interpretation II | Pre-requisite:CIN1501 (or XIN1501) or COM1501 Co-requisite:COC2603 or COC3602 |
| COC2602 – Contact Course II | Pre-requisite:COC1501 or DNA011B Co-requisite:CEC3701 Recommendation:CVM2601 |
| CVM2601 – Conservation Resource Management II | Pre-requisite:HBB121R or CVM1501 Recommendation:Should be taken together with or follow on COC2602 |
| NCA2603 – Nature Conservation Application IA | Pre-requisite:COC1501 Recommendation:That all first level modules be completed before registering for this module. |
| NCA2604 – Nature Conservation Application IB | Pre-requisite:COC1501 Recommendation:That all first level modules be completed before registering for this module. |
| NCA2605 – Nature Conservation Application IIA | Pre-requisite:COC1501 Recommendation:That all second level modules be completed or registered for before registering for this module. |
| NCA2606 – Nature Conservation Application IIB | Pre-requisite:COC1501 Recommendation:That all second level modules be completed or registered for before registering for this module. |
| PSO2601 – Plant Studies II | Pre-requisite:PSO1501 (or XSO1501) or PSO141Q |
Third level
| Module | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Group A. Compulsory | |
| ANS3701 – Animal Studies III | Pre-requisite:ANS2601or ANS211S |
| CEC3701 – Conservation Ecology III | Pre-requisite:CEC2601or CEC211Q Co-requisite:COC2602 Recommendation:CVM2601 |
| COC3601 – Contact Course III | Pre-requisite:COC1501 Co-requisite:CVM3701 & PSO3701 |
| COC3602 – Contact Course IV | Co-requisite:CIN2601 |
| CVM3701 – Conservation Resource Management III | Pre-requisite:CVM2601 Co-requisite:PSO3701 & COC3601 |
| EMP3701 – Ecological Management Plan | Pre-requisite:COC3601 |
| GGH3708 – Environmental Awareness and Responsibility | |
| NCA3601 – Nature Conservation Application IIIA | Pre-requisite:COC1501 Recommendation:That all third level modules be completed or registered for before registering for this module. |
| NCA3602 – Nature Conservation Application IIIB | Pre-requisite:COC1501 Recommendation:That all third level modules be completed or registered for before registering for this module. |
| PSO3701 – Plant Studies III | Pre-requisite:PSO2601 or PSO281Z Co-requisite:CVM3701 & COC3601 |