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This programme consists of 120 credits.
New Zealand Ecology and Wāhi Tapu (20 credits)
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the basic principles/concepts of ecology.
- Provide appropriate information to best represent a plant for identification purposes.
- Outline the whakapapa of wāhi tapu according to tangata whenua.
- Identify and explain the tikanga relating to the management of wāhi tapu and taonga tūturu, and apply basic heritage and recreation management principles in a conservation context.
- Gather primary data and establish patterns to make judgements about ecosystem health.
Mātauranga Māori (15 credits)
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Examine whānau, hapū and iwi systems and structures unique to a rohe.
- Select and apply a range of whakataukī/whakatauāki to conservation practice.
- Recognise the concept of tūrangawaewae and apply this to conservation practice.
- Understand and apply tikanga in various settings such as powhiri, mihi whakatau, and noho marae.
- Present a mihi/pepeha and select an appropriate waiata.
Weed Management (10 credits)
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss a range of weed control methods and the benefits of a quality weed management system.
- Explain the principles of monitoring and demonstrate a monitoring method for weed management.
- Discuss and demonstrate recording basic details of daily work, including performance reporting and results achieved.
- Demonstrate knowledge of NZS 8409:2004 and the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 in relation to agrichemicals.
- Prepare to apply, and apply, agrichemicals in accordance with NZS 8409:2004.
Vehicle Handling (15 credits)
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify hazards and maintain stability and traction in a LUV and/or quadbike.
- Safely trail equipment in a LUV and/or quadbike.
- Plan a route in accordance with terrain and weather conditions for a quadbike and/or LUV.
Kaitiakitanga and Rangatiratanga (10 credits)
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the provision in selected legislation, which supports whānau, hapū and iwi to manage te Taiao.
- Define rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga in relation to conservation practice.
- Describe the principles of kaupapa Māori in relation to the resolution of conservation.
- Apply the principles of rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, and kaupapa Māori to a project.
Risk Assessment and Conservation Technology (10 credits)
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Evaluate and apply risk management to group activities.
- Apply weather map information and basic weather principles to analyse the weather.
- Demonstrate proficient use of communications technology in the field.
- Use a GPS to navigate and track routes and manage GPS data in a conservation context.
- Use a range of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Communications and Legislation (15 credits)
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Select and apply appropriate communication and presentation tools for a conservation context.
- Identify stakeholders and stakeholder priorities in a conservation context.
- Apply relevant conservation legislation appropriately in a variety of conservation settings.
- Collect and process data and communicate findings in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Analyse conservation philosophy with reference to biodiversity, organisational culture, animal welfare, conservation priorities, and indigenous perspectives.
Animal Pest Trapping (10 credits)
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Survey pest animal populations and create a predator control plan.
- Evaluate the range of control methods.
- Demonstrate the technical specification for selected methods in a field situation for specific traps.
- Prepare, deploy, store, and dispose of toxins and bait for pest animals.
- Undertake pest control and document trap catch results in a field situation.
Chainsaws and Construction (15 credits)
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Use and maintain small, powered amenity machinery and equipment.
- Build and repair structures on remote sites.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Approved Code of Practice relating to chainsaw use.
- Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation.