NQF Level: 6
Credits: 467
Duration: 3 Year
Entry requirements: NQF Level 4 or Experience in related field
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Environmental Science Technician, who will be capable to execute environmental management functions and natural resources management practices in accordance with the regulatory framework for sustainable quality life, health and wellbeing.
Career path and job opportunities
❖Environmental Science Technician
❖Environmental inspector
❖Environmental health officer
❖Environmental health manager
❖Environmental management officer
❖Environmental consultant
❖Environmental specialist
Module Title
Module Code
Credits
KNOWLEDGE MODULES
Environmental Regulatory Framework
314102000-KM-01
17
Environmental Pollution
314102000-KM-02
5
Environmental Ethics
314102000-KM-03
7
Environmental monitoring and assessment
314102000-KM-04
14
Environmental Communication and reporting
314102000-KM-05
15
Sustainable Integrated Waste Management
314102000-KM-06
24
Air Quality Monitoring and Control
314102000-KM-07
29
Natural Resource Conservation
314102000-KM-08
23
PRACTICAL SKILLS MODULE
Apply standard operating procedures for taking samples
314102000-PM-01
5
Measure air pollution
314102000-PM-02
10
Apply standards and legal codes to monitor compliance
314102000-PM-03
5
Apply sustainable waste management practices to minimize the impact of anthropogenic activities on the environment
314102000-PM-04
5
Apply Waste Management Regulatory Framework to ensure compliance
314102000-PM-05
5
Implement the waste management hierarchy
314102000-PM-06
5
Monitor anthropogenic activities for potential emission sources
314102000-PM-07
5
Implement the air quality regulatory framework
314102000-PM-08
10
Evaluate and apply risk control measures to minimise risks
314102000-PM-09
5
Control / Minimise / prevent/ mitigate the impact of environmental risks
314102000-PM-10
5
Maintain working conditions of monitoring and assessment equipment to ensure serviceability
314102000-PM-11
5
Consolidate and compile a concise technical report in accordance with specific occupational settings
314102000-PM-12
8
Uphold the principles of ethical conduct and behaviour
314102000-PM-13
5
Assess the status of ecosystem
314102000-PM-14
10
Monitor and analyse overexploitation, habitat destruction and possible loss of biodiversity
314102000-PM-15
10
WORK EXPERIENCE MODULES
Application of standard operating procedures
314102000-WM-01
6
Sampling processes
314102000-WM-02
16
Assessment of the status of the eco-system
314102000-WM-03
16
Compliance monitoring
314102000-WM-04
32
Application of innovative sustainable waste management practices
314102000-WM-05
32
Application of the waste management regulatory framework
314102000-WM-06
4
Implementation of the waste management hierarchy
314102000-WM-07
4
Compliance monitoring to establish emissions’ inventory
314102000-WM-08
32
Application of the air quality regulatory framework
314102000-WM-09
4
Monitoring and analysis of the exploitation of biota and destruction of habitat
314102000-WM-10
32
Risk control measures
314102000-WM-11
32
Maintenance of monitoring and assessment equipment
314102000-WM-12
4
Compilation of a technical report
314102000-WM-13
16
Principles of ethical conduct and behaviour
314102000-WM-14
5