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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Ecotourism Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
16821	National Certificate: Ecotourism Management
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Nature Conservation
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 9900/00	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2010-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to supply the eco-tourism with competent assistant tour guides who can, under supervision, assist in leading a group of eco-tourists on an ecotourism program. The qualifying learner will have a sound understanding of the eco-tourism industry and will be competent to identify and interpret eco-destinations whilst applying the principles of communications, ecology and nature conservation. The qualifying learner will furthermore be competent to perform basic administrative functions in an eco-tourism business.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

FETC or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification or Relevant workplace experience equivalent to a minimum of 5 years in the eco tourism industry.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to the learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specific outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the tourism industry as a whole and the field of ecotourism within this industry.

2. Assist a tour guide in leading an ecotourism program.

3. Perform administrative functions in an eco tourism business.

Specified outcomes:

1.1.. Provide an overview of the tourism industry.
1.2.- Profile the eco tourism industry and identify eco tourism destinations.

2.1. Guide eco tourists at an eco destination
2.2. Administer basic first aid.

3.1. Demonstrate knowledge of starting a small eco tourism business.
3.2.6. apply appropriate business communication skills and strategies.
3.3. Apply the principles of office administration.

Critical outcomes:

1. Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

2. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibility and effectively.

3. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.

4. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion.

5. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the problem-solving context does not exist in isolation.

6. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.

7. Exploring education and career opportunities.

8. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

9. Interpreting the laws of a country and structuring effective transactions within the framework of the law.

10. Demonstrating an understanding of the economic world in context as a dynamic interactive world that does not exist in isolation.
11. Looking at the environment as a macro basis rather than a micro basis in order to enhance the current environment as a whole.

12. Working effectively as part of a team or a group.

13. Demonstrating effective and responsible decision making.

14. Stimulating and developing thinking patterns involving creativity.

15. Interpreting information received via the media.

16. Remaining receptive and responsive to current trends and developments.

17. Using technology effectively and responsibly.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1. History of travel and tourism is described.

Awareness of impacts of tourism is demonstrated

Overview of the current tourism industry is accurate

Future trends are identified

1.2. An accurate profile of the eco tourism industry is produced.

Eco tourism destinations are identified.

2.1. Plants are identified and classified.

Animals are identified and classified.

Condition of animals is described

Soils and geology are identified and classified

Knowledge of basic astronomy is demonstrated and applied

Intercultural communication skills are applied

Communication technology is optimally utilised

Cultural sensitivity is demonstrated

Community participation is developed

The principles of group dynamics are applied

Health and safety principles are applied

Communication is effective

2.2. Basic first aid procedures are performed

3.1. Principles of entrepreneurship are demonstrated and applied

Feasible small business ideas are identified

Viability of business ideas is evaluated

Operational considerations are identified

Feasibility study is conducted

Business plan is compiled

Fresh water management principles are applied

Game farm management principles are applied

Eco tourism marketing principles are applied

Knowledge of basic business management principles is demonstrated and applied

3.2. Business communication skills are applied

Appropriate business communication strategies are applied

3.3. Principles of office administration are applied

Office administration is effective.

Integrated assessment:

Assessment is continuous and done on the following basis:

Formative assessment:

assignments

written tests

practical tests

projects

reports

oral evaluation

reports

presentations

Summative assessment:

written internal examination with external moderation

practical examination

final integrated portfolio assessment

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Articulation possibilities exist with other Technikons offering this qualification as well as private institutions and industry training. This qualification forms the foundation for the Diploma in Ecotourism Management.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Two internal moderators and one external moderator must moderate final integrated portfolio assessment.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The current SERTEC requirements regarding examiners apply.

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
shown in the table above.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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