Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• 1.1 Knowledge of the major national and international conventions and treaties pertinent to natural resources and conservation management is demonstrated and applied. Range of Conventions and Treaties must include:

  • The Convention on Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
  • The Antarctic Treaty.
  • The Montreal Protocol for the Protection of the Ozone Layer.
  • The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat.
  • The Convention on Biological Diversity.
  • The International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling.
  • The World Heritage Convention.

• 1.2 Knowledge of the persons/bodies responsible for the negotiation, implementation, and policing of the appropriate conventions is demonstrated.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• 2.1 Knowledge of the species within a biological unit is demonstrated.
• 2.2 Understanding of the dynamic nature of biological diversity at all levels of biological, phylogenetic, and evolutionary organization is demonstrated.
• 2.3 Knowledge of global diversity losses is demonstrated.
• 2.4 Knowledge of the genetics applicable to intra-species diversity is demonstrated and applied.
• 2.5 Knowledge of ethical and economic values including indirect value is demonstrated and applied.
• 2.6 Natural area assessment of a given region is demonstrated and applied.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• 3.1 Wilderness management and methods and strategies for care of rare and endangered species are effectively applied within a specified area.
• 3.2 The importance of ecotourism in the economy is explained and marketing products and production possibilities are identified.
• 3.3 Integrated environmental management methods are selected, evaluated, and applied.
• 3.4 An urban conservation management plan is drawn up, explained, and applied in a given area.
• 3.5 Knowledge of the restoration process is demonstrated and applied.
• 3.6 The principles of freshwater ecology in the management of local water resources are understood and applied.
• 3.7 The principles of aquaculture for the marine and coastal ecology are understood and applied within a selected area.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• 4.1 The term research is defined and discussed in relation to a nature conservation project.
• 4.2 Current research publications are consulted and analyzed to produce a credible researched paper.
• 4.3 Typical problems relating to nature conservation and/or technological research are described.
• 4.4 Papers for presentation at scientific and technological seminars are written and delivered.
• 4.5 Appropriate research methodology is applied.
• 4.6 Data and conclusions are effectively interpreted and presented.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• 5.1 An appropriate bush control method is selected and implemented effectively within a specified area.
• 5.2 The carrying capacity of the selected area is determined and accurately interpreted.
• 5.3 Appropriate soil conservation measures for the given area are selected, implemented, and effectively managed.
• 5.4 Knowledge of the ecology and population dynamics of animals within a specified area is demonstrated and applied.
• 5.5 Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the digestive systems of the animals found within the given area is demonstrated.
• 5.6 The principles of genetics as part of a game management plan are effectively applied in animal breeding within a given area.
• 5.7 Appropriate legislation is applied within the conservation program at all times.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• 6.1 Current conservation terminology is utilized in all record-keeping and correspondence.
• 6.2 Integrated writing and analytical reading skills are demonstrated in the interpretation and appropriate application of a wide range of data.
• 6.3 Interpersonal skills are demonstrated through effective communication with supervisor, peers, and subordinates.
• 6.4 Conflict resolution skills through negotiations are demonstrated.
• 6.5 A variety of routine and non-routine responsibilities are handled effectively, such as the efficient management of correspondence and a filing system.

Integrated Assessment:

Assessment is continuous and done through:

• Formative assessment: Assignments, written tests, practical tests, mini projects, research proposal, research project progress reports, reports, oral evaluation, presentations.
• Summative assessment: Written examinations, a research project report, practical examinations, and the presentation of a portfolio of work.