Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Management

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of special approaches towards research on game ranches consistent with industrial and ethical principles.
• Evaluate practical aspects of Wildlife Science and Ecology in the design, implementation, and evaluation of Wildlife Management qualifications.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of international conventions such as the Bonn Convention, Montreal Protocol, Ramsar Convention, Basel Convention, and Cities Convention.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the dynamic nature of biological diversity at all levels of biological, phylogenetic, and evolutionary organization.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of heterogeneity and ecological dynamics within the game ranch, accommodating anthropogenic activities effectively.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Apply techniques relevant to ecological principles to manage and monitor game ranches.
• Assimilate the latest techniques and technology into appropriate game production systems related to game ranch management.
• Incorporate knowledge of farming with appropriate indigenous species.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ungulate nutrition and feeding.
• Identify and manage alien and problem plants effectively.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Demonstrate the application of tangible solutions and theory-driven arguments concerning the legislature around wildlife management.
• Understand that managerial functions and financial management are essential for fostering economic growth and social cohesion.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Use scientific language and nomenclature, giving and receiving feedback appropriate for unfamiliar and variable contexts.
• Communicate instructional information and study material in various ways, with an emphasis on peer-reviewed scientific literature.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Apply collaborative networking for maintaining infrastructure and equipment relevant to contemporary wildlife ranches and land management operations.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Approach and manage ethical and organizational dilemmas following professional and industrial standards and guidelines.
• Interact with people, communities, fauna, and flora, considering organizational behavior.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Base individual accountability and problem-solving on evidence and procedures.
• Refer to peer conduct and accountability to relevant organizational structures.

Integrated Assessment:

• Multidisciplinary approach to assessment.
• Incorporates formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Aligned with level descriptors and scope of practice.
• Takes place within an active learning environment following quality assurance policies and procedures.

Formative Assessment:

• Informs learners about progress continuously.
• Includes self and peer assessment.
• Supports development and feedback for improvement.
• Includes assignments, practical assessments, theory tests, and other applicable methods.

Summative Assessment:

• Takes place at the end of a learning experience.
• Assesses the level of competence achieved.
• Uses portfolios of evidence, presentations, tests, etc., for promotional purposes.

Overall, the assessment criteria focus on demonstrating knowledge, applying techniques, managing wildlife effectively, understanding legislature, using scientific language, communicating effectively, planning infrastructure maintenance, managing ethical dilemmas, and ensuring individual accountability. The integrated assessment approach ensures a comprehensive evaluation of learning outcomes.