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To ensure quality tuition all modules will be conducted by professionals acknowledged in their specific fields of expertise. Assistance of a more practical nature will be given by NWP&TB appointees or other suitably-qualified training personnel.

The accent throughout the course will be on maximum student participation, in the "outdoor classroom". With this in mind, most training will be preceded by a short introductory lecture followed by practical training in the field, in either Borakalalo or Pilanesberg National Parks. Certain subjects, however, require visits to outside institutions.

Although the course consists of a different module each month, the entire Bushveld Mosaic program is structured around ecological principles, which permeate into every subject. Students are encouraged to integrate what they have learned in one module with what has been learned in the others, in order to develop a holistic overview of the environmental conservation picture.

Bushveld Mosiac Course material is provided at the beginning of the year. In order to maximise use of the time available over training weekend, course participants should find time to prepare adequately for the next module. It is strongly recommended that course participants take notes during the lectures AND in the field as question asked in test could stem from both sources. Additional reading will be required to complete the assignments as well as time spent in the field researching the ecosystems allocated.

The Curriculum subject, present in the next section, are linked to the specific outcomes in order to fulfill the requirements as detailed by Theta for individual Unit Standards.

To achieve any of the above-mentioned Declaration of Competence certificates in Tourism, additional time must be spent gaining the required practical experience and completing the required weapon handling courses.

Lecture: This usually precedes the fieldwork. Some modules require a separate lecture and this takes place in Johannesburg or Pretoria during the week preceding the module. The lecture is presented by a professional, who is an acknowledged expert in his specific field. Notes are provided for each module.

Fieldwork: Takes place on the same weekend as the lecture. All the venues are approximately two and a half hours drive from Johannesburg. Students are required to arrive on Friday night and camp in designated areas at Borakalalo or Pilanesberg National Parks. The one day modules take place either at Johannesburg or Pretoria.

Written Work: A test on the previous month's subject is usually written on the Friday night of the next module.

Two written assignments must be completed, one due in June and another in October. Staff from Tecknikon S.A. mark these assignments.

A practical assignment involving the interpretation of a specific ecosystem to children from the conservation clubs, takes place in July.

Although the course consists of a different module each month, the entire Bushveld Mosaic program is structured around ecological principals which permeate into every subject. Students are encouraged to integrate what they have learnt in one module with the knowledge previously acquired, in order to develop a holistic overview of the environment.

Ecology	Ulrich Oberprieler
Classification/Taxonomy	Ulrich Oberprieler
Ecology and Identification of Grasses	Dr. Mary Scholes
Wetlands and their importance	Wetland Education Team
Ecology and Identification of Trees	Dr. Leslie Brown
Veld Management	Dr. Bob Scholes
Geology/Geomorphology	Dr. Chris Lee/Dr. Jock Harmer
Mammals and Mammal Behavior	Ulrich Oberprieler
Invertebrates	Prof. Eric Holmr
Reptiles and Amphibians	Prof. Peter Fripp/Richard Newbury
Weather and Astronomy	Ian Wagstaff
Archaeology/Understanding the past	Francois Coetzee
Birds	Ulrich Oberprieler
Bush interpretation/Field Guiding	Alan Wedderburn
First Aid	Jenny Clarke
Conservation and Park Management	Gus van Dyk

We are committed to source the leading authorities in their chosen field and who are excellent communicators and teachers.

The written test paper includes a combination of multi-choice and short-answer questions.
These are based on the notes as well as information gained in the field. About one hour is allocated for the completion of the test.

This takes place on an ongoing basis. The training team members are available to answer queries or to assist in solving any individual problems.

Minimum criteria for a participant to qualify for a grade Bushveld Mosaic certificate are as follows:

	Attendance at not less than 90% of training weekends and lectures at other establishments.
	Attendance and participation at the practical project weekends/ Compulsory.
	An overall average mark for each test of not less than 65%.
	A mark of not less than 65% for each of the two written assignments/Compulsory.
	A mark of not less than 65% for the practical project.

Certificates will be issued in the following categories:

	65 - 74% - Pass
	75 - 84% - Pass with merit
	85% + - Pass with distinction

The programme is conducted in English and therefore a higher level of both spoken and written ability in the language is required for successful completion of the course. Own transport to and from venues is required.