i college of african wildlife management, mweka prospectus

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College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka - Academic Years 2012/13 - 2013/14

College of AfriCAn Wildlife MAnAgeMent, MWekA

ProsPeCtus 2012/2013 - 2013/14 ACAdeMiC YeAr

CeleBrAting 50 YeArs of exCellenCe in Wildlife MAnAgeMent And Wildlife

tourisM trAining

College of African wildlife Management, MwekaP.O. Box 3031, Moshi, KILIMANJARO - TANzANIA

Tel: +255 27 2756451 Fax: +255 732 975568E-mail: [email protected]: www.mwekawildlife.org

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College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka - Academic Years 2012/13 - 2013/14College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka - Academic Years 2012/13 - 2013/14

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the tABle of Contents

Foreword ............................................................................ xiii

1.0 Background of the College ............................................... 1

1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 1

1.2 Location and Climate ........................................................ 2

1.3 Vision .................................................................................. 4

1.4 Mission ................................................................................ 4

1.5 Core Values ......................................................................... 4

1.6 How the College Operates ................................................ 5

1.6.1 The Governing Body ......................................................... 5

1.6.2 College Management Committee .................................... 6

1.6.3 Academic Board ................................................................ 6

1.6.4 Trade Union (RAAWU) ................................................... 7

1.6.5 College Worker’s Council ................................................. 7

1.6.6 Student Organization ........................................................ 7

1.7 Student Welfare .................................................................. 8

1.7.1 Residence ............................................................................ 8

1.7.2 Postal, Banking and Email Services ................................ 9

1.7.3 Medical Services ................................................................ 10

1.7.4 Catering Services ............................................................... 11

1.7.5 Faith and Religious Services ............................................. 11

1.7.6 Social Services and Sports ............................................... 12

1.7.7 General Student Rules, Ethics and Regulations ............ 12

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1.8 Code of Ethics for Lecturers ............................................ 19

1.8.1 Important Definitions ....................................................... 20

1.8.2 Scope of CoEL .................................................................... 21

1.9 Training Programs Offered at the College ..................... 22

1.10 Application Process and Fee Structure ........................... 24

2.0 Training Program Details ................................................ 31

2.1 Basic Certificate in Wildlife and Tourism Management (NTA 4)........................................................ 31

2.1.1 Target Students .................................................................. 31

2.1.2 Program Duration ............................................................. 31

2.1.3 Program Objectives ........................................................... 31

2.1.4 Training Methodology ...................................................... 32

2.1.5 Program Assessment and Award ..................................... 32

2.1.6 Entry Qualifications .......................................................... 32

2.1.7 Program Modules for 2012/13 ......................................... 32

2.2 Technician Certificate in Tourism Hunting (NTA 5) ... 33

2.2.1 Target Students .................................................................. 33







2.3 Technician Certificate in Wildlife Management (NTA 5) . 36


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2.3.1 Target Students .................................................................. 36







2.4 Technician Certificate in Wildlife Tourism (NTA 5) .... 39

2.4.1 Target Students ................................................................... 39







2.5 Ordinary Diploma in Wildlife Management (NTA 6) ...... 42

2.5.1 Target Students ................................................................... 42







2.6 Ordinary Diploma in Wildlife Tourism (NTA 6) .......... 46


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2.6.1 Target Students ................................................................... 46







2.7 Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Management (NTA 8) ..... 49

2.7.1 Target Students ................................................................... 49

2.7.2. Program Duration ............................................................. 49




2.7.7 Program Courses for 2012/13........................................... 51

2.8 Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Tourism (NTA 8) ............. 53

2.8.1 Target Students .................................................................. 53





2.8.7 Program Courses for 2012/13 .......................................... 54

2.9 Postgraduate (PG) Diploma in Wildlife Management .. 58

2.9.1 Target Students .................................................................. 58


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3.0 General Award, Assessment and Examination Regulations ......................................................................... 62

3.1 Regulations for Certificates and Ordinary Diplomas ... 62

3.1.1 Award and Assessment Regulations for Certificates and Ordinary Diplomas ............................... 62

3.1.2. Grading System for Certificates and Ordinary Diplomas 71

3.1.3 Examination Regulations for Certificates and Ordinary Diplomas ........................................................... 75

3.2 Regulations for Bachelor Degrees and Postgraduate (PG) Diploma .................................................................... 80

3.2.1 Award and Assessment Regulations for Bachelor Degrees and PG Diploma ................................................ 80

3.2.2. Grading System for Bachelor Degrees and PG Diploma 90

3.2.3 Examination Regulations for Bachelor Degrees and PG Diploma ................................................ 92

3.3 Definitions for Key Examination Terminology ............. 98

4.0 College Academic and Administrative Staff .................. 101

5. Calendar of Activities (2012/13 Academic year) .......... 116


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figures

figure 1: Participants at one of the international workshops on wildlife management at the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka. ................................. 3

figure 2: Organizational structure of the College.................... 5

figure 3: Students participating in learning activities at the College. .............................................................. 8

figure 4: College’s dormitories. 9

figure 5: Students in uniforms at College’s field site called Kwakuchinja Camp between Tarangire and Lake

Manyara National Parks in northern Tanzania........ 15

figure 6: College’s Library .......................................................... 17

figure 7: Students participating in tourism hunting exercises near Selous Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania ....................................................... 34

figure 8: Students undertaking natural resource inventory in Arusha National Park, Tanzania ........................... 37

figure 9: Vehicles used in field training .................................... 40

figure 10: Some of the challenges encountered during field training ................................................................. 43


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tABles

table 1: Training Programs offered at the College ................ 23

table 2: Annual Tuition Fees for Programs offered at the College .................................................................... 25

table 3: Estimated Annual Compulsory Direct Costs to Students (Non-Tuition Costs) .................................... 27

table 4: Estimated Annual Optional Direct Costs to Students (Non-Tuition Costs) .................................... 28

table 5: Fees for Modular and Tailor-made Short Courses (food is excluded) ........................................................ 29

table 6: Modules for Basic Certificate Program in Wildlife and Tourism Management ......................................... 30

table 7: Modules for Technician Certificate Program in Tourism Hunting ......................................................... 33

table 8: Modules for Technician Certificate Program in Wildlife Management .................................................. 35

table 9: Modules for Technician Certificate Program in Wildlife Tourism .......................................................... 38

table 10: Modules for Ordinary Diploma Program in Wildlife Management for Year 1 ................................ 41

table 11: Modules for Ordinary Diploma Program in Wildlife Management for Year 2 ................................ 44

table 12: Modules for Ordinary Diploma Program in Wildlife Tourism for Year 1 ........................................ 45

table 13: Modules for Ordinary Diploma Program in Wildlife Tourism for Year 2 ........................................ 48


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table 14: Courses for Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Management for Year 1 ............................................... 49



table 17: Courses for Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Tourism for Year 1 ....................................................... 52

table 18: Courses for Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Tourism for Year 2 ....................................................... 55table 19: Courses for Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Tourism for Year 3 ....................................................... 56

table 20: Modules for PG Diploma in Wildlife Management...... 57

table 21: Award and assessment plans for Certificate and Ordinary Diploma Awards ......................................... 57

table 22: Percentage equivalents used to convert final module marks into letter grades ................................ 60

table 23: Standards used to convert letter grades into grade points .......................................................... 64

table 24: GPA for Semester 1 of the Technician Certificate in Wildlife Management .......................... 71

table 25: Classification system used to determine class/division ................................................................ 72

table 26: Award and assessment plans for Bachelor Degree and PG Diploma Awards .............................. 73

table 27: Percentage equivalents used to convert final module marks into letter grades ................................ 74

table 28: Classification system used to determine class/division ................................................................ 83


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ACronYMs used

ACB ……… Akiba Commercial Bank

AWlf ……… African Wildlife Leadership Foundation

BoA ……… Bank of Africa

CBet ……… Competence–Based Education Training

CBo ……… Community Based Organization

Ceo ……… Chief Examination Officer

Coe ……… Center of Excellence

Coel ………. Code of Ethics for Lecturers

CrdB ……… Cooperative and Rural Development Bank

drArC ……… Deputy Rector Academic Research and Consultancy

eAC ……… East African Community

eACso ……… East African Common Services Organizations

fAo ……… Food and Agriculture Organization

fZs ……… Frankfurt Zoological Society

gPA ……… Grade Point Average

hd ……… Higher Diploma

iuCn ……… World Conservation Union / International Union for Conservation of Nature

kCB ……… Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank


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kCMC ……… Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre

MAA ……… Mweka Alumni Association

nACte ……… National Council for Technical Education

nBC ……… National Bank of Commerce

ngo ……… Non–Governmental Organization

nMB ……… National Microfinance Bank

ntA ……… National Technical Award

nVA ……… National Vocation Award

oAu ……… Organization of African Unity

Pg ……… Postgraduate

rAAWu ……… Research, Academician and Allied Workers Union

uCB ……… Uchumi Commercial Bank

undP ……… United Nations Development Program

VetA ……… Vocation and Education Training Authority

WWf ……… World Wildlife Fund for Nature


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foreWord

The Prospectus describes the key features of the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka (CAWM) for prospective students and their potential supporters. It serves to attract potential (prospective) students to apply for programs offered by the College. It contains information about the College and the available training programs, including advice on how to apply and the benefits of accepting a place at the College. It also contains detailed information on the individual programs, examination and assessment regulations, the strengths of the academic staff, the campus, the special facilities, and the fees, as well as, the location and contact information for the College.

Production of the Prospectus this year coincides with the 50th anniversary of the College, which culminates on 24 June 2013. Formal training of African wildlife managers began at the College on 24 June 1963. Since its establishment 50 years ago, the College has celebrated significant achievements. It received the UNEP’s International Sasakawa Environment Prize in 1986 and has maintained a stringent academic discipline, its qualifications being justly renowned both within Tanzania and internationally. The College grew from 25 students from five African countries (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi and Cameroon) in the academic year 1963/64, to 502 students in 2011/12. For the past 50 years the College has trained over 5,000 wildlife managers from 52 countries worldwide (28 African countries and 24 other countries). The College is accredited by the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) of Tanzania, and the number of training programs has grown from two in 1963 to nine (eight NTA Level and one Postgraduate) in 2012. The College also offers a variety of short courses in wildlife management and wildlife tourism.

In order to celebrate its 50 years of existence, the College is planning to review achievements and past trends in wildlife management and wildlife tourism training in Africa. Through a conference on 22-24 June 2013, existing conditions in wildlife management and wildlife tourism training in Africa will be analyzed, and the College vision and mission redefined based on changing wildlife management and

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wildlife tourism scenarios. During the celebrations, the College also plans to review its strategic road map and instruments relevant to contemporary wildlife management and wildlife tourism markets, in order to foster and promote collaboration amongst key stakeholders of training in Africa.

Production of the Prospectus this year also coincides with the official recognition of the College by the East African Community (EAC) as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in wildlife management and wildlife tourism training in the region. This achievement makes the College the only CoE for the EAC in these fields. For this reason, prospective students should opt to receive this excellent training at Mweka.

I take this opportunity to officially inform friends of the College about this important event and key milestone in wildlife management and wildlife tourism training in Africa. It is my sincere hope that college alumni, stakeholders and sponsors will work with us to celebrate 50 years of excellence and existence of the college.

I thank you in advance for your continued support. Long live Mweka and Happy Diamond Jubilee!

Dr. Freddy Safieli ManongiActing rector

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1.0 Background of the College

1.1 introduction

The College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka (CAWM) was established by the College of African Wildlife Management Act, Number 8 of 1964. Chief Game Wardens and Directors of National Parks from Tanganyika, Kenya and Uganda, along with representatives of ministries responsible for wildlife in these three countries, a representative of the then East African Common Services Organization (EACSO) and a senior game warden from Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) laid down the formal establishment of the College and its training programs. On 24 June 1963, formal training began at Certificate and Ordinary Diploma levels for 25 wildlife managers from Tanganyika (which became Tanzania on 24 April 1964 after union with Zanzibar), Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon and Zambia. Prior to the establishment of the College, most employees of wildlife conservation areas in Sub-Saharan Africa had no formal training in wildlife management.

Establishment of the College came after the Arusha Manifesto, signed by the first President of Tanzania, Dr. Julius K. Nyerere, in September 1961 while he was the Prime Minister of Tanganyika. The Manifesto highlighted, among other conservation commitments, the need for trained manpower to protect and manage Africa’s natural heritage.

Since its establishment in 1963, the College has always retained its practical training standards and its regional and international nature in terms of student composition, the nature of its curriculum and its administration by the Governing Body. The Act provided for the creation of the Governing Body of the College. The composition of the original Governing Body was evidently regional in that all of the three East African nations (Kenya, Tanganyika and Uganda) were represented. They have remained active members of the Governing Body of the College ever since. The East African Common Services Organization (EACSO) and University of East Africa were also represented when the College was established in 1963. The World Conservation Union (IUCN) and World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) have also been

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active members at different times since the College was established. Others who have been members of the Governing Body at different tenures include, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)/Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS), the East African Community (EAC), the African Wildlife Leadership Foundation (now African Wildlife Foundation) and the Organization of African Unity (OAU).

The College’s curriculum and its training programs have continued to change practically to reflect the shifting African wildlife management paradigm, changing technological, climatic and socio-cultural aspects, and ecological, economic and financial conditions in Africa. These changing conditions have necessitated a change in the College curricula from pure wildlife management to curricula which also addresses other issues, such as wildlife-human interactions, wildlife tourism, trans-boundary conservation, wildlife economics, wildlife and religion, wildlife inventory for integrated planning and wildlife diseases. The College has always maintained academic staff with international experience in wildlife management training to put into practice the changing curricula of the College.

The College is a pioneer institution in the field of wildlife management training in Africa and has remained the leader in this field for the past 50 years. The number of students enrolled each year and demand for its graduates are clear testimonies that the College is the centre of excellence in wildlife management and wildlife tourism training in Africa. Due to its competitiveness, the number of students enrolled at the College each year has increased from 25 in the academic year 1963/64 to 502 in 2010/11. The number of long-term programs has also increased from two in 1963/64 to nine (eight NTA Level and one Postgraduate) programs in 2011/12.

In order to maintain its quality, the College is duly registered with the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE), with registration number REG/ANE/006 which was issued on 25 October 2002. Its training programs are also accredited by NACTE. The College always maintains up-to-date and appropriate training policies, strategic/business


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plans, operational structures and regulations to ensure that it remains relevant to the wildlife management and wildlife tourism markets.

1.2 location and Climate

The College is located on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, 14km north of Moshi municipality. Kilimanjaro International Airport is approximately 60km from the College. The College is situated approximately 545km north of Tanzania’s commercial city, Dar es Salaam. It is positioned approximately 90km from the East African Community (EAC) headquarters and the tourist destination city of Arusha, and seven National Parks, namely, Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, Mkomazi, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Arusha, and Saadani, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, all of which can be reached from Mweka by road within a few hours. Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks in Kenya are also within a two hour drive from the College.

There are two rainy seasons at Mweka: the short rains from October to December and the long rains from March to June. The College is at an altitude of 1,400m and temperatures can vary between seasons but generally range between 200C and 280C throughout the year.

Due to its calm weather, geographical location and access from and to the main entry points of Tanzania, the College campus has always been favored by wildlife and tourism experts for seminars, workshops, symposia and conferences (see Figure 1).


figure 1: Participants at one of the international workshops on wildlife management at the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka.

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1.3 Vision

The vision of the College in the next five years is: “To be a centre of excellence in providing technical and professional training, research, and consultancy services to address the challenges of wildlife and tourism management for sustainable wildlife development in Africa”.

1.4 Mission

The long-term mission of the College is to: “To provide high standards of relevant professional and technical training, knowledge and skills to meet the needs of African wildlife management and tourism organizations for qualified, competent and informed personnel”. This will be achieved through:

☐ Providing relevant skills and knowledge to wildlife and tourism managers through a diverse range of practical wildlife and tourism management training programs to influence the right attitude; and

☐ Carrying out research and consultancy work to enhance the College’s performance and sustainable development.

1.5 Core Values

The College will provide services to its students, sponsors and the general public while observing the following core values and principles:

☐ Delivering quality services efficiently☐ Committing to wildlife and biodiversity conservation principles☐ Committing to sustainable wildlife tourism principles☐ Adhering to professional ethics☐ Being client oriented☐ Being creative and innovative☐ Respecting the law and being loyal to the Government☐ Practicing honesty, fairness, accountability and transparency


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1.6 how the College operates

The College is organized into a distinctive structure, with College officers responsible for different College duties (see Figure 2). It also operates through its executives and committees. All functions of the College are organized into a Body (The Governing Body), Committees, Boards, Councils, Departments and Units. This structure helps the College operationalize its vision, mission, strategic objectives and service delivery targets. Other instruments that provide College executives with good governance principles include the Strategic Plan, Business Plan, Financial Regulations, Human Resources Regulations, Schemes of Service and other legal instruments.

1.6.1 The governing Body

The College’s Governing Body, whose Chairman is appointed by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania and other members being appointed by the Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, is the highest policy-making organ of the College. The current Governing Body draws representatives from the Office of the Prime Minister, the Wildlife Division, Tanzania National Parks, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, East African Community, Kenya Wildlife Service, Uganda Wildlife Authority, African Wildlife Foundation, World Wildlife Fund for Nature - Tanzania Office, and representatives from the Parliament of Tanzania


figure 2: Organizational structure of the College.

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The Governing Body operates through four committees: 1) Executive, 2) Management and Staff Development, 3) Planning and Finance and 4) Academic. This committee structure helps the Governing Body to transact its business with efficiency and effectiveness. The Governing Body meets quarterly to receive, discuss and deliberate on strategic issues brought to them by the management of the College. The Rector, who is the Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Academic Officer of the College, is the Secretary of the College Governing Body.

1.6.2 College Management Committee

The College Management Committee assists the Rector of the College in running day-to-day operations. The College’s regulations and guidelines help the Management Committee to transact its business on a daily basis. It submits quarterly reports to the Governing Body of the College. Management Committee meetings take place to consider reports from Deputy Rectors, Heads of Departments (Wildlife Management, Wildlife Tourism and Research/Consultancy) and Units (Finance, Library, and Human Resources and Administration), and the Chief Admissions Officer, Dean of Students, and Chief Examinations Officer.

1.6.3 Academic Board

The Academic Board controls the internal academic affairs of the College, including teaching, research and consultancy. It is ultimately responsible for the quality and standards of all courses offered by the College. It consists of the Deputy Rectors, Heads of Departments and all academic staff, and is chaired by the Rector. It is responsible for reviewing examination regulations and training quality procedures/processes, and submitting them to the Management Committee, and ultimately the Governing Body for approval. The operations of the Academic Board are governed by training quality standards set by the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE). The NACTE and Training Quality Compliance Coordinator (NTQCC) provide a strategic link between the College’s curricula and NACTE.


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NTQCC also serves as a link between students and College management in terms of the quality of training. Students participate in the administration of their academic affairs through a student organization which reports to the Academic NTQCC Board.

1.6.4 trade union (rAAWu)

Research, Academicians and Allied Workers Union (RAAWU) is a trade union or labor union for workers in research and academic institutions in Tanzania who are banded together to achieve common goals, such as better working conditions. RAAWU, through its leadership, bargains with the employer (College) on behalf of its members and negotiates employment contracts. This may include the negotiation of work rules and procedures, complaint procedures, rules governing recruitment and promotion of workers, benefits, workplace safety and policies. Principally, RAAWU was established for the purpose of protecting collective interests of College employees who are members. It ensures that the interests of its members are mainstreamed into the College decision-making processes for equity and to better staff performance and College productivity.

1.6.5 College Worker’s Council

The Worker’s Council links the Management Committee and RAAWU to ensure that College staff members are involved in the College’s development processes. Review and development of key management instruments are considered by the Worker’s Council before approval by the Governing Body. Therefore, the Worker’s Council serves to ensure that College staff members participate in the strategic development of the College and that principles of good governance are adhered to during the development of the main instruments governing the College.

1.6.6 student organization

The College of African Wildlife Management Student Organization (CAWMSO) constitutes a structure through which students become


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involved in the affairs of the College. The organization works in partnership with the College management, staff and student sponsors for the benefit of the College and its student community. It is a forum used by students to share ideas, interests and concerns within the student community and with the College management. In other words, it links the Governing Body, Management Committee and Academic Board to the student community. It also coordinates College-wide activities for students, including social events, community projects, and other student development activities. CAWMSO often serves to engage students in learning about democracy and leadership.

figure 3: Students participating in learning activities at the College


1.7 student Welfare

1.7.1 residence

Student hostel accommodation (see Figure 3) is available for about 400 students on a non-shared and shared occupancy basis. Rooms are allocated to students on a first-come, first-serve basis. For those who are not accommodated on campus, accommodation can be secured either in Moshi municipality (approximately 14km from the College) or at Mweka and Sungu villages adjacent to the College. Public transport between Mweka and Moshi is not very reliable, but students staying off-campus can organize themselves and arrange for transport from Moshi on terms to be decided by the group of students and owner of the transport facility.

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1.7.2 Postal, Banking and email services

Telephone, internet, photocopying and FAX services are available at the College at a reasonable cost. Computer facilities at the College provide students with access to the cable and wireless internet for training purposes. The College is in the process of allowing private firms to operate an internet cafe on the College campus in order to enhance the existing College-operated internet laboratory. Banking services are available and accessible in Moshi municipality.

The National Bank of Commerce (NBC), Akiba Commercial Bank (ACB), National Microfinance Bank (NMB), Bank of Africa (BOA), Standard Chartered Bank, Barclays Bank, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), Stanbic Bank, Exim Bank, Cooperative and Rural Development Bank (CRDB), Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank (KCB), Tanzania Postal Bank (TPB), Uchumi Commercial Bank (UCB) and many more banks exist in Moshi municipality. Students can access these bank services anytime during the week. Due to the vibrant nature of business in Moshi municipality, many more banks and financial institutions are envisaged in the near future. The College is also in negotiation with different banks to install ATM machines on or near the campus. The Post Office, Couriers (e.g. DHL and EMS) and money transfer companies (e.g. Western Union, mobile phone companies) are available locally at Mweka or in Moshi municipality.

figure 4: College’s dormitories


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1.7.3 Medical services

Medical care is provided at the College dispensary, staffed by a full-time doctor who is the Medical Officer, a health laboratory technician and a nurse. Students requiring medical attention report to the dispensary at the times posted on the dispensary notice board. Students who need emergency attention outside the posted times should report to the Medical Officer. If treatment outside College facilities is necessary, students will be referred to a hospital that offers consultancy services (e.g. Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC), Kibosho Designated District Hospital and Mawenzi Regional Hospital). There are several private hospitals in Moshi municipality and Moshi rural district. Students referred to hospitals for outpatient treatment must obtain a medical certificate from the hospital, and present this to the Medical Officer upon their return to campus.

College fees cover medical treatment that is provided by the College dispensary; however, they do not cover medical treatment provided outside of the College dispensary. Students are advised to take health insurance before or immediately after arriving at the College. Any medical expenses incurred outside the College dispensary will be the responsibility of the students themselves and will not be reimbursed by the College. Students are encouraged to join health insurance services like the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in order to cover their medical services outside the College dispensary, so that they are covered whenever and wherever they fall sick. As in most of Sub-Saharan Africa, malaria, typhoid and flu are very common diseases, and it is recommended that students take the necessary precautions. A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate may be required for visitors to Tanzania depending upon their country of origin. All foreign students should check in advance prior to departure from their home country, and be vaccinated against Yellow Fever if required.

HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic, and Tanzania and Mweka village are no exception to this devastating disease. The College has an HIV/AIDS workplace policy and strategic plan to support the global war against this pandemic. Since there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, the College


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provides guidelines for prevention of HIV transmission, voluntary testing and management of people living with HIV, and guidance on confidentiality and reduction of stigmatization.

1.7.4 Catering services

The College owns a cafeteria that is operated by a private company. Students can use this facility or use other facilities outside the College campus.

Students are responsible for administration of cafeteria services through CAWMSO. The students elect a Cafeteria Committee, who works with the cafeteria service providers on any matters relating to cafeteria services. Any complaints or suggestions regarding catering should be reported to the Cafeteria Committee, and the cafeteria service provider. The Dean of Students and Contract Manager for the College act as a link between the cafeteria service providers on matters relating to the contract between the service providers and the College. The College is not responsible for the provision of food or the effects of food taken by students on or off of the campus.

It is strictly prohibited to use College dormitories for cooking. Therefore, students are not allowed to keep any cooking facilities in their rooms. The College will undertake regular inspection in the dormitories to enforce this rule. Any student found guilty of keeping cooking facilities or cooking in dormitories will receive a penalty as determined by the College management.

1.7.5 faith and religious services

The College is a non-religious institution. However, the College acknowledges the positive role that faith and religion play in wildlife conservation and in the support of peace and human institutional stability. It recognizes that religions and religiosity have the capacity to change worldviews on sustainability issues, provide moral authority that can influence human attitudes and behavior toward sustainability, and have community-building capabilities with a large base of


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adherents and followers. Thus, the College will not interfere with any religious practices that uphold the values outlined above. However, the Law of the United Republic of Tanzania prohibits preaching or distribution of faith-based materials that are considered inflammatory and represent threats to public order.

1.7.6 social services and sports

The College has sports facilities for indoor and outdoor games, including a soccer (football) pitch, courts for lawn tennis, squash, basketball and volleyball, table tennis, darts and badminton. It will be important for students to bring sports gear. Students have access to satellite television for educational and entertainment purposes in the evenings and on weekends. Moshi municipality and its neighborhoods are also accessible to the students around the clock for social interactions and sports.

1.7.7 general student rules, ethics and regulations

The purpose of the College includes the advancement of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students, and the promotion of the general well-being of the College society. As a community, we share dedication to maintaining an environment that supports trust, respect, honesty, civility, free inquiry, creativity and open exchange of ideas. The College, therefore, strives to provide quality training and ensure that high standards of responsible communal life are established and maintained. Therefore, the College expects high levels of personal integrity and a sense of responsibility from its students while on- campus, during field training and in other places where there are high stakes. Student rules and regulations outlined in this document are intended to guide student conduct and behavior. They are intended to guard against actions and conduct that may be injurious to the learning environment, College community and future citizenry of the graduates. These rules are cited as the “College of African Wildlife Management Students’ Conduct Disciplinary Proceedings and Penalties”. In order to uphold the values outlined above, the College also maintains a code of ethics for all of the staff, including lecturers.


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☐ Academic Performance standards

The Academic Board of the College requires every student to achieve a set standard of performance in both academic and practical field training, in order to obtain College certificates, diplomas and/or degrees. If any student is unable or unwilling to meet these standards, a penalty will be given in accordance with the Assessment and Examination Regulations of the College. Assessment and Examination Regulations will be applied to enforce the set performance standards.

☐ hours of formal Classroom Work

The College maintains the following hours for classroom work, depending on annual course timetables:

Monday to Friday: 0800 hrs to 1000 hrs 1030 hrs to 1230 hrs 1400 hrs to 1600 hrs 1630 hrs to 1830 hrs

Days and time frames may change at any moment as will be determined by the circumstances.

☐ unacceptable Behaviors

Examples of unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to the following:

• conductthatdoes,orislikelyto,causedamageordefacementofproperty, or violence against persons

• drunkenness,causingdisorder,orusingillicitdrugs(seesectionon liquor and drugs)

• conductthatdoes,or is likelyto,obstructor interferewiththeholding of lectures, practical field training or any lawful function, such as meetings or social functions, authorized to take place


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• interferencewithanymechanical,electricalorotherinstallations

• theftcommittedwithinoroutsideoftheCollege

• beinginunauthorizedpossessionofanyCollegeproperty

• usingabusivelanguageagainstotherstudents,oranyemployeeor member of the College community

• forgingadocumentorofferingfalsedocuments

• failuretopayoutstandingdebtsofanykind

There are Student Rules and Regulations to guide student behavior and conduct to avoid such offenses

☐ limitation of College responsibility

Matters concerning salary, allowances, privileges and entitlement under the terms and conditions of service of any student must be dealt with by the student him/herself and his/her sponsor. The College takes every precaution to ensure the security of student property by providing lockable dormitories and general security guards. The College cannot accept responsibility for the loss of personal belongings.

☐ uniforms for field training safaris and dressing Code

The College uniform will be worn at all times during practical field training, and at times and places that will be determined by the College authorities. Students will not be allowed to participate in field training without wearing the standard uniform. Students are personally responsible for the purchase of a standard College uniform. In order to ensure that students have standard uniforms, the College will maintain samples of material, color and style for students to copy. Figure 5 shows students in uniform at a field training exercise.

Clothing, like any other aspects of human physical appearance, has a social significance, with different rules and expectations being valid depending on circumstance and occasion. Outside of field training


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programs, the College expects students to dress according to the occasion and within socio-cultural limits.

figure 5: Students in uniforms at College’s field site called Kwakuchinja Camp between Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks in northern Tanzania.


☐ Cleanliness and tidiness

All students are expected to support cleanliness of the College. Rubbish should be deposited in the receptacles provided, and not left lying around or thrown in lavatory sinks and toilets. Littering is strictly prohibited on the College campus, and at all field training sites.

☐ dormitories

College dormitories and bathrooms must be kept clean and tidy. Students must not conduct themselves in the dormitory blocks in a way likely to cause offense or annoyance to other students. At all times in the hostels, noise of any kind, including music, must be kept to levels acceptable by the majority of students. The College does not provide bedding in its dormitories. Students who choose to occupy the College dormitories are responsible for providing their own linens, pillows, towels and blankets.

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☐ laundry services

Students are responsible for washing their personal clothing at the places provided in the hostels. Students can utilize the College’s laundry facilities and services at costs published by the College management and posted on laundry notice boards.

☐ Being Away from the College

No permission is necessary for students who wish to be away from the College campus outside of class hours. However, to be away during class hours, students are required to apply for permission through their lecturers and the Dean of Students, depending on the nature of absenteeism. Lecturers will keep student attendance records. Unacceptable absenteeism during lectures will be treated in accordance with the Assessment and Examination Regulations. Students who wish to suspend their program for any reason must follow College procedures, including completion of clearance forms.

☐ Care of College Property

Students must take special care of College furniture, fittings, stores, equipment and other property kept at their disposal. Any shortages, breakages, damage or loss will be reported immediately to College authorities for follow-up.

☐ Museum specimens, Models and exhibits

College specimens, models and exhibits are valuable and fragile. Great care is required when handling them. They are not to be removed without the permission of a storekeeper or College technician.

☐ library

The Library operates in accordance with the Library Rules and Regulations. These rules are issued to students upon arrival at the College. Figure 6 shows areas of the College library.


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figure 6 : College’s Library

☐ fire Precautions

Students must ensure that they are conversant with fire drill procedures as laid down in the Fire Drill Orders. Fire care and extinguishing exercises will be carried out from time to time in accordance with those orders. Firefighting skills are imparted to students in order for them to participate in firefighting in the unexpected and highly unlikely event of a fire.

Students must take every precaution against starting fires, and must exercise care when using electrical gadgets, using matches and disposing of cigarette ends, in order to avoid setting fires accidentally. Also, students must be ready to professionally participate in the management of wildfires on-campus and in wildlife conservation areas.

☐ smoking Cigarettes and Pipes

Smoking cigarettes and pipes is not permitted in public places, particularly in hostel rooms, classrooms, the dining hall, library, workshops, offices, tents, lavatories, and other closed or semi-closed public places within the campus or at campsites during the field training safaris. Students should be conscious and aware that smoking cigarettes or pipes is harmful to their health, and the health of those around them.


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☐ Private social Activities, including sports

Organized sports are recognized as part of the College’s extra-curricular activities. An appointed Student Sports Committee is responsible for the running of sports and sporting activities in co-operation with the College authorities. The Dean of Students is the liaison officer between the management and students on sports and entertainment.

☐ Communication and Photocopying facilities

The College strives to maintain telephone, internet, photocopy and facsimile services on-campus. They are operated by the private sector and can be utilized for a fee. Mobile telephone services can be accessed on campus through various mobile telephone companies.

☐ Private Motor Vehicles and other Valuables

The College is not liable for the custody of private motor vehicles or any other valuables on the College campus. Students who bring their vehicles and other valuables are doing so at their own risk. Any student who brings his/her car onto campus must park the vehicle at designated parking sites for private vehicles.

☐ liquor and drugs

The use of alcoholic beverages is confined to designated sites, and to any other sites where prior arrangements have been made between the College authorities and the Student Council.

No drugs other than those prescribed by a qualified doctor for medical purposes may be in the possession of any student.

Possession, consumption, supply or sale of drugs, including narcotics, barbiturates, hallucinogens, marijuana and amphetamines, as well as every other substance not chemically distinguishable from them, is prohibited.


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The College management cooperates with Law Enforcement Officers to combat the use of illegal drugs. The College regularly demands students to be tested for the use of illicit drugs. Students who refuse to undertake random or systematic drug tests will be expelled from the College. Students who test positive for banned substances/illegal drugs will be expelled from the College.

☐ student Visitors

Students may have personal guests between 0600 hrs and 2200 hrs. A student is responsible for his/her guests, and must see that their guest(s) leave the campus by 2200 hrs. A student recipient of a guest will be charged US$50 a night if these hours are breached. College security guards are empowered to check physically on a regular basis to ensure these regulations are not breached.

All visitors must register at the main gate and obtain a Visitor’s Pass upon their arrival. A Visitor’s Pass must be countersigned by the recipient of a visitor and returned to the Security Officers at the main gate at the time of departure of the visitor.

1.8 Code of ethics for lecturers

This Code of Ethics for Lecturers (CoEL) is intended as a framework for creating a good, safe and stimulating learning environment, whereby lecturers respectfully adhere to their professional ethics as expected by the employer, students and College stakeholders. In order to create and maintain such an environment, it is important to establish a number of ethical guidelines that ensure professional lecturers act with conscious efforts to exemplify the highest ethical standards.

The CoEL is a policy applied by the College in the context of providing a safe and non-discriminatory workplace and study environment. The CoEL covers different aspects related to intimidation, aggression, violence and discrimination, sexual harassment and the related code of ethics, with the overall aim being to promote learning and enhance equity and good relationships between the College and its


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core stakeholders, the students. Also, the CoEL enhances the learning environment at the College, nurturing all students to fulfill their potential.

1.8.1 important definitions

standard Behavior

Standards of behavior and conduct viewed as desirable or proper in a general social context. These are also guidelines for lecturers in their attitude, behavior and actions in the implementation of their professional tasks.

undesirable Behavior or ethics

Behavior and conduct viewed as unwanted or improper in a general social context. Undesirable behavior includes any type of harassment, aggression, violence and discrimination, including sexual relationships with students. It also includes improper or unprofessional languages, gestures and dress, including hair styling.

lecturers

Lecturers include student counselors, researchers, student assistants, trainees, temporary staff and visiting staff, and staff who teach or supervise students (in groups or individually), or who assess student performance.

gift

A gift is money or anything that has value to someone who holds a certain position and which could influence his or her decision.

integrity Aspect

Integrity is earning and sustaining public trust by being honest, open and transparent in all dealings and acting in the best interest of College stakeholders.


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1.8.2 scope of Coel

The CoEL applies to all contact between lecturers and students of the College, both contact which takes place in the context of professional activities or study activities, and contact which takes place outside these contexts. It also includes behavior that prevents or promotes the learning process.

1.8.3 Professional Code of ethics for lecturers

The following codes of ethics will guide the conduct of lecturers at the College:

a) Lecturers will, at all times, demonstrate proper behavior in their contact with one another and with students. Treating one another in a respectful manner is a primary requirement of this ethical code of conduct.

b) Lecturers will show particular respect to students for differences relating to ethnic or national origin, religious-cultural conviction, gender, sexual preference and disability.

c) Lecturers will refrain from any undesirable behavior, in particular (sexual) harassment, aggression, violence and discrimination towards students.

d) Lecturers will be aware of their exemplary role and will promote the standards of behavior prescribed in the code of conduct, both in word and deed.

e) Lecturers will observe the necessary detachment in their relations with individual students and will keep these relations on a professional basis. They will not abuse the (good) relationship that exists between students and themselves.

f) In their relations with students, lecturers will be mindful of the disparity of their relationship in terms of dependence and authority.

g) Lecturers will ensure that mixing personal and professional relationships with students is avoided.


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h) Lecturers will avoid personal contact with individual students in situations or in places where this could give rise to the semblance of (sexual) harassment or abuse of power, or could cast doubt on the integrity of a respective lecturer.

i) Lecturers will not accept any form of gift (money or goods) from students.

j) Lecturers will appear professional in their dress, including hair styling. To this effect, lecturers will be provided with two types of professional (decent) uniform to be worn in field training and in the classroom environments. Lecturers are expected to dress their hair decently and properly in order to avoid disruption of the learning process.

k) Use of technological devices (e.g. mobile phones) or any gestures that can disrupt the learning process will be avoided during lectures or field training exercises. Technological devices or professional gestures that can enhance the learning processes are encouraged.

l) Non-professional languages and non-professional examples (which are offensive) will be avoided in class and during field training.

In the unlikely circumstance that a relationship of a personal or intimate nature develops between a lecturer and a student, if a lecturer accepts a gift from a student, or if any of these codes of ethics are breached, the College management will ensure appropriate actions are taken against the lecturer concerned.

1.9 training Programs offered at the College

The College offers eight different programs under the National Technical Award (NTA) system accredited by the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) of Tanzania, and one postgraduate training program. Table 1 provides a summary of the programs offered at the College.


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table 1: training Programs offered at the College.

Program name ntA level duration

Basic Certificate in Wildlife and NTA 4 6 monthsTourism Management

Technician Certificate in Tourism NTA 5 1 yearHunting

Technician Certificate in Wildlife NTA 5 1 yearManagement

Technician Certificate in Wildlife NTA 5 1 yearTourism

Ordinary Diploma in Wildlife NTA 6 2 yearsManagement

Ordinary Diploma in Wildlife Tourism NTA 6 2 years

Bachelor Degree in Wildlife NTA 8 3 yearsManagement

Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Tourism NTA 8 3 years

Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Not 1 yearManagement Applicable


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1.10 Application Process and fee structure

Prospective students may pick up an application at the College, or download one from the College’s website at www.mwekawildlife.org. Applications may also be obtained by telephoning Mweka at +255 (0) 272756451 or by sending an email request to the College at [email protected]. Completed applications may be delivered to Mweka by courier service (e.g. EMS, DHL or Federal Express) to the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, Kibosho Road, Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Kilimanjaro -Tanzania; or by postal service to the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, P.O. Box 3031, Moshi, Kilimanjaro - Tanzania. An application fee of US$10 (Certificates and Ordinary Diplomas) and US$20 (Bachelor Degrees and Postgraduate Diploma) must be paid to a College bank account or in-person at the College before an application can be processed. Application fees should be made directly to the College of African Wildlife Management bank account at NBC Ltd., Moshi Branch, PO Box 3030, Moshi, Tanzania, Account No. 017105002480, Swift Code: NLCBTZTX for foreign currency payments; and at CRDB Bank Ltd Moshi Branch, Account No. 01J1039905500 for payments made in equivalent Tanzanian Shillings. Application fees are subject to change annually to reflect changing economic and financial circumstances. Prospective students will be informed accordingly.

A summary of fees to be paid for the different programs and the conditions related to fees payments are described below. Table 2 provides a summary of the tuition fees which must be paid directly to a College bank account during registration. These fees cover tuition, Student Council (US$20), NACTE Annual Examinations (US$40) and residence permit.


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table 2: Annual tuition fees for Programs offered at the College.

Program tanzanian other students students (us$) (us$)

Basic Certificate in Wildlife and Tourism Management (NTA 4) 1,133 2,670

Technician Certificate in Tourist Hunting (NTA 5) 3,320 6,620

Technician Certificate in Wildlife Management (NTA 5) 2,225 5,300

Technician Certificate in Wildlife Tourism (NTA 5) 2,910 5,985

Ordinary Diploma in Wildlife Management 1st Year 2,525 5,700(NTA 6) 2nd Year 2,520 5,395

Ordinary Diploma in Wildlife Tourism (NTA 6) 1st Year 3,020 6,020

2nd Year 3,520 6,820

Bachelor Degree (NTA 8) in Wildlife Management 1st Year 2,875 6,175

OR Wildlife Tourism 2nd Year 3,200 6,400

3rd Year 3,500 7,000

Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management 2,875 6,175


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Fees for accommodation on College properties, as shown in Table 3, must be paid in full, or in two installments of 50% at the beginning of each semester, except for Basic Certificate accommodation fees where both accommodation and tuition must be paid in full at the beginning of the semester.

Payments for tuition and accommodation should be made directly to the College of African Wildlife Management bank account at NBC Ltd., Moshi Branch, PO Box 3030, Moshi, Tanzania, Account No. 017105002480, Swift Code: NLCBTZTX for foreign currency payments; and at CRDB Bank Ltd Moshi Branch, Account No. 01J1039905500 for payments made in equivalent Tanzanian Shillings. No student can be registered or allowed into College’s properties and programs without paying the College fees. College fees are subject to change annually to reflect changing economic and financial circumstances. Students and sponsors will be informed accordingly.

Table 3 provides a summary of estimated annual compulsory costs to students that are not included in the College tuition fees. These costs should be provided to the students by their sponsors. The listed items are compulsory for students to undergo training of the College. The listed items may be obtained from shops and stores country-wide, or may be ordered online.

Note that students will not be allowed to participate in the field training without standard uniforms (a sample can be obtained at the College) and field guide books of birds, mammals and plants of East Africa. Also, students will be required to bring their own beddings if they opt to stay in the College’s accommodation properties. You should also note these are estimated costs, except for accommodation.


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table 3: estimated Annual Compulsory direct Costs to students (non-tuition Costs).

items tanzanian other students students (us$) (us$)

Cafeteria Costs 800-1500 800-1500

Accommodation College property on campus (double shared rooms) 300 600

College property on campus (triple shared rooms) 250 500

College property on campus (self-contained shared quadrate rooms) 200 400

College property on campus (self-contained non-shared rooms) 500 1000

Off campus (private property outside the College campus) 400-800 400-800

Transport for off-campus students 400-600 400-600

Stationeries 50 50

Pair of binoculars* 50 50

Field guide books: birds, mammals and plants of East Africa1 100 100

Scientific calculator* 10-20 10-20

Field waterproof note book, writing pad and pencil 10 10

Uniform (shoes, green shirt and trousers)* 50-70 50-70

1-month field externship for Technicians Certificate in Wildlife Tourism students* 500 500


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Visa for Technician Certificate in Tourism Hunting to travel to Alvdalen, Sweden* 200 200

1-month field externship for Technicians Certificate in Tourism Hunting students* 500 500

Research Project for 3rd year Bachelor Degree Programs* 500 500

1-month field externship for Ordinary Diploma in Wildlife Tourism in (Year II)* 500 500

Beddings* 20-30 20-30

* These costs are incurred once during the course of the program (except possibly beddings).

Table 4 provides a summary of estimated annual costs to students on services and equipment that are not included in tuition fees, and are optional. These costs should be provided by sponsors to students. Camera and sports gears may be obtained in any outdoor store country-wide, or they may be ordered online. It is recommended that students have a laptop computer.

table 4: estimated Annual optional direct Costs to students (non-tuition Costs).

tanzanian other students students items (us$) (us$)

Camera 100 100

Stipend (for toiletries and other essentials) 300-600 300-600

Sports Gear 20 20

Laptop Computer 600-800 600-800

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Arrangements can be made for modular and tailor-made short courses, on a tailor-made basis as follows in Table 5. For modular and short courses, 100% of tuition and accommodation fees must be paid in advance. In the event that the College offers courses in collaboration with other institutions or courses include considerable travel for field training exercises, fees may vary.

table 5: fees for Modular and tailor-made short Courses (food is excluded).

Course definition tuition fees tuition fees and per student Accommodation per Week per student per (us$) Week (us$)

Modular Courses Students join on-going course modules 200 300

Short Courses on- Short courses campus (Tailor-made) that take place on-campus only 450 500 Short Courses Short courses off-campus/outreach that take place(Tailor-made) away from the College campus 750* Not Applicable

Short Courses on- Short courses campus and field- that take place oriented (Tailor-made) on campus with some days in the field 600 750

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* Also, for short courses done off-campus, participants or their sponsors will need to pay the costs of transport and full board accommodations for participating lecturer(s).

Table below provides a summary of short courses which will be delivered during the 2012/2013 academic year, and repeated during the 2013/2014 academic year.

table 6: short Courses offered by the College 2012/2013

Course name timing fees

Conservation Action Planning and Financial Reporting for 10-21 June 2013 US$ 450/weekWildlife Management Areas

Wildlife Inventory and Monitoring for Wildlife 13-24 May 2013 US$ 450/weekManagement Areas Tour Guiding and Interpretation 8-19 April 2013 US$ 450/week

Intelligence and Law Enforcementfor Modern-Day Poaching 17-18 June 2013 US$ 450/week

GIS and Conservation 1-12 July 2013 US$ 450/week

Ballistics and Applied Firearm 22 April-3 May 2013 US$ 450/week

Wildlife Tourism for Hotel and Tour Operator Managers 5-10 May 2013 US$ 450/week

Snake Capturing, Handling and Translocation 1-12 July 2013 US$ 500/week


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2.0 training Program details

2.1 Basic Certificate in Wildlife and tourism Management (ntA 4)

2.1.1 target students

The College offers a Basic Certificate in Wildlife and Tourism Management which is designed for those who want to enter NTA Level 5 training or work in the lower ranks of Wildlife or Natural Resource Management Agencies, NGOs and private sector organizations. This program is jointly taught by the Departments of Wildlife Management and Wildlife Tourism.

2.1.2 Program duration

The Basic Certificate Program is a six-month program. The program runs twice each academic year, from July to December and January to June. Students may also attend these modules over a longer period of time to suit their own needs.

2.1.3 Program objectives

This program aims to provide basic knowledge, skills, attributes and attitudes that will enable graduates to work in governments, NGOs, local communities, the private sector and international agencies to support in the management of wildlife and tourism industries. The Basic Certificate in Wildlife and Tourism Management therefore takes both national and international perspectives on board. It is designed to provide students with essentials of basic understanding of the Wildlife and Tourism Management sectors through field practical training in protected areas. After completion of the program, graduates will have acquired skills and knowledge to support them in undertaking wildlife and tourism management initiatives in both private and public sectors. This program also lays the foundation for NTA Level 5 training offered by the College.

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2.1.4 training Methodology

Training approaches include lectures, interactive structured lectures, directed and self-directed study, seminars, tutorials, student presentations, and field and College-based practical training exercises. Students participate in safari module.

2.1.5 Program Assessment and Award

Students must gain 120 credits to be eligible for the Basic Certificate Award. These credits are gained through passing all assessed Basic Certificate modules. In order to pass Basic Certificate modules, students must achieve a final module mark of not less than 50% (continuous work assessment and final examination), and in addition, pass the final examination by at least 50%. Module assessment is based on a mixture of practical exercises, written assignments, group and individual exercises, reports and a final examination. Module continuous work assessment is 60% and the final examination is 40% of the final module mark, unless stated otherwise.

2.1.6 entry Qualifications

The minimum entry qualification required for admission is an Ordinary Level Secondary Certificate (or equivalent) with at least three (3) passes.

2.1.7 Program Modules for 2012/13

Modules offered for 2012/13 are shown in the Table below. The College reserves the right to modify module offerings where necessary.


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table 7: Modules for Basic Certificate Program in Wildlife and tourism Management.

Code Module title Credits

WMB 04101 Introduction to Basic Communication Skills 6

WMB 04102 Conservation Geography 10

WMB 04103 Basic Mathematics 10

WMB 04104 Basics of Wildlife Management 10

WMB 04105 Wildlife Biology: Plants 8

WMB 04106 Wildlife Biology: Animals 24

WMB 04107 Introduction to Wildlife Ecology 12

WMB 04108 Basics of Wildlife Tourism and Hunting 16

WMB 04109 Basics of Resource Interpretation 8

WMB 04210 Introduction to Law Enforcement and Anti-Poaching 16

2.2 technician Certificate in tourism hunting (ntA 5)


The Technician Certificate in Tourism Hunting is designed for those who want to enter NTA Level 6 or work in lower ranks of wildlife or natural resource management agencies, NGOs and private sector organizations. This program is jointly taught by the Departments of Wildlife Management and Wildlife Tourism.


The Technician Certificate in Tourism Hunting is a one-year program. The program runs from August to June each academic year. The


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second semester of this program corresponds with hunting season in Tanzania so that students are able to attend hunting exercises during the last sessions of the program.


This program aims to provide knowledge, skills, attributes and attitudes that will enable graduates to be registered as professional hunters in the Sub-Sahara African region. In addition, the program aims to develop discipline, communication skills, an ability to understand and follow instructions and professionalism in Technician Certificate graduates. In order to achieve these objectives, students may have an opportunity to travel to Alvdalen, Sweden for a tourist hunting program.


Training approaches include lectures, interactive structured lectures, directed and self-directed study, seminars, tutorials, student presentations, field and College-based practical training exercises. Students participate in safari modules.


figure 7: Students participating in tourism hunting exercises near Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania.


Students must gain 120 credits to be eligible for the Technician Certificate Award. These credits are gained through passing all assessed Certificate modules. In order to pass Technician Certificate modules,

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students must achieve a final module mark of not less than 50% (continuous work assessment and final examination), and in addition, pass the final examination by at least 50%. Module assessment is based on a mixture of practical exercises, written assignments, group and individual exercises, reports and a final examination. Module continuous work assessment is 60% and the final examination is 40% of the final module mark, unless stated otherwise.


The minimum entry qualification required for admission is EITHER an Ordinary Level Secondary Certificate (or equivalent) with at least five (5) passes and with at least two (2) credits in science subjects in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and English OR a Certificate in Wildlife Management from Pasiansi Wildlife Training Institute OR Allied Basic Certificates accredited by NACTE or Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) OR a Basic Certificate in Wildlife and Tourism Management from Mweka.



table 8: Modules for technician Certificate Program in tourism hunting.


WTCH 05101 Basic Communication Skills 6

WTCH 05102 Basic French 6

WTCH 05103 Principles of Tourism Hunting (with Safari) 6

WTCH 05104 Physical Resources Interpretation 6

WTCH 05105 Biological Resources Interpretation 24


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WTCH 05106 Tourism Hunting Intermediaries 6

WTCH 05107 Wilderness Skills (Safari) 6

WTCH 05208 Human Societies 6

WTCH 05209 Hunting Skills (with Safari) 6

WTCH 05210 Use of Firearms (with Safari) 12

WTCH 05211 Tourism Hunting Entrepreneurship 6

WTCH 05212 Basic Statistics 6

WTCH 05213 Introduction to Wildlife Laws 6

WTCH 05214 Trophy Processing 6

WTCH 05215 Basic Vehicle Maintenance and Driving 6

WTCH 05216 Basic Administration and Supervision Skills 6

2.3 technician Certificate in Wildlife Management (ntA 5)


The Technician Certificate in Wildlife Management is designed for those who want to enter NTA Level 6 or work in lower ranks of wildlife or natural resource management agencies, NGOs and private sector organizations. This program is taught by the Department of Wildlife Management.


The Technician Certificate in Wildlife Management is a one-year program. The program runs from August to June each academic year.


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The program aims to provide students with training in the basic aspects of wildlife management ranging from wildlife biology and ecology to management approaches, in particular working with local communities. In addition, the program aims to develop discipline, communication skills, an ability to understand and follow instructions and professionalism in Technician Certificate graduates.



figure 8: Students undertaking natural resource inventory in Arusha National Park, Tanzania.


Students must gain 120 credits to be eligible for the award of Technician Certificate. These credits are gained through passing all assessed Technician Certificate modules. In order to pass Technician Certificate modules, students must achieve a final module mark of not less than 50% (continuous work assessment and final examination), and in addition, pass the final examination by a minimum 50%. Module assessment is based on a mixture of practical exercises, written assignments, group and individual exercises, reports and a


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final examination. Module continuous work assessment is 60% and the final examination is 40% of the final module mark, unless stated otherwise.


The minimum entry qualification required for admission is EITHER an Ordinary Level Secondary Certificate (or equivalent) with at least five (5) passes and with at least two (2) credits in science subjects in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and English OR a Certificate in Wildlife Management from Pasiansi Wildlife Training Institute OR Allied Basic Certificates accredited by NACTE or Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) OR a Basic Certificate in Wildlife and Tourism Management from Mweka.



table 9: Modules for technician Certificate Program in Wildlife Management.


WMC 05101 Basic Communication Skills 6

WMC 05102 Identification of Mammals 6

WMC 05103 Identification of Birds 6

WMC 05104 Identification of Fish, Invertebrates, Amphibians and Reptiles 9

WMC 05105 Identification of Plants 6

WMC 05106 Elements of Physical Resources 6

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WMC 05107 People and Conservation (with Safari) 6

WMC 05108 General Ecology (with Safari) 9

WMC 05109 Anti-Poaching and Law Enforcement (with Safari) 6

WMC 05210 Introduction to Firearms 9

WMC 05211 Introduction to Wildlife Management (with Safari) 12

WMC 05212 Basic Statistics 6

WMC 05213 Conservation Areas Management 6

WMC 05214 Infrastructure Management 6

WMC 05215 Tourism and Tour guiding 6

WMC 05216 Basic Administration 6

WM 5) 05217 Basic Financial Skills 9

2.4 technician Certificate in Wildlife tourism (ntA 5)


The Technician Certificate in Wildlife Tourism is designed for those who want to enter NTA Level 6 or work in lower ranks of wildlife or natural resource management agencies, NGOs and private sector organizations. This program is taught by the Department of Wildlife Tourism.


The Technician Certificate in Wildlife Tourism is a one-year program. The program runs from August to June each academic year.

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This qualification is intended for persons who will guide tourists and interpret natural, cultural and historical areas for tourist. Also the qualification is aimed at providing knowledge, skills and attitudes that would enable graduates to conduct professional hunting and guiding. In addition, the program aims to develop discipline, communication skills, an ability to understand and follow instructions and professionalism in Certificate graduates.



figure 9: Vehicles used in field training.


Students must gain 120 credits to be eligible for the award of Technician Certificate. These credits are gained through passing all assessed Technician Certificate modules. In order to pass Technician Certificate modules, students must achieve a final module mark of not less than 50% (continuous work assessment and final examination), and in addition, pass the final examination by at least 50%. Module assessment will be based on a mixture of practical exercises, written assignments, group and individual exercises, reports and a final


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examination. Module continuous work assessment is 60% and the final examination is 40% of the final module mark, unless stated otherwise.


The minimum entry qualifications required for admission is EITHER an Ordinary Level Secondary Certificate (or equivalent) with at least five (5) passes and with at least two (2) credits in science subjects: Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography and English OR a Basic Certificate in Wildlife Management from Pasiansi Wildlife Training Institute OR Allied Basic Certificates accredited by NACTE or Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) OR a Basic Certificate in Wildlife and Tourism Management from Mweka.



table 10: Modules for technician Certificate Program in Wildlife tourism.


WTC 05101 Basic Communication Skills 6

WTC 05102 Foreign Language 9

WTC 05103 Principles of Wildlife Tourism 6

WTC 05104 Physical Resources Interpretation 6

WTC 05105 Introduction to Tourism Intermediaries 6

WTC 05106 Wildlife Resource Interpretation: Animals (with Safari) 12

WTC 05107 Wildlife Resource Interpretation: Plants (with Safari) 6

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WTC 05208 Basic Field Skills (Safari) 9

WTC 05209 Human Societies 3

WTC 05210 Wildlife Ecology (with Safari) 6

WTC 05211 Protected Areas Interpretation (with Safari) 6

WTC 05212 Basic Firearm Skills 6

WTC 05213 Basic Tourism Entrepreneurship 6

WTC 05214 Basic Tourism Statistics 6

WTC 05215 Introduction to Tourism and Wildlife Laws 6

WTC 05216 Basic Vehicle Maintenance and Driving 9

WTC 05217 Basic Administration and Supervision Skills 12

2.5 ordinary diploma in Wildlife Management (ntA 6)


The Ordinary Diploma in Wildlife Management is designed for those who want to enter NTA Level 7 or work in middle ranks of wildlife or natural resource management agencies, NGOs and private sector organizations. This program is taught by the Department of Wildlife Management.


The Ordinary Diploma is a two-year program. The program runs from August to June for two academic years.


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This qualification aims to provide in-depth training in a wide variety of subject areas relating to wildlife management in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the multi-disciplinary nature of wildlife management. The program builds upon Technician Certificate level training by developing knowledge and skills in wildlife biology, ecology and management approaches, as well as providing a more detailed focus on ecological monitoring, community conservation, wildlife utilization, planning and administrative functions. In addition, the program aims to develop analytical and critical skills, independence, self-discipline and professionalism in Ordinary Diploma graduates.



figure 10: Some of the challenges encountered during field training.


Students must gain 240 credits to be eligible for the award of Ordinary Diploma. These credits are gained through passing all assessed Ordinary Diploma modules. In order to pass Ordinary Diploma modules, students must achieve a final module mark of not less than 45% (continuous work assessment and final examination), and in


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addition, pass the final examination by at least 45%. Module assessment is based on a mixture of practical exercises, written assignments, group and individual exercises, reports and a final examination. Module continuous work assessment is 60% and the final examination is 40% of the final module mark, unless stated otherwise.


The minimum entry qualification required for admission is EITHER an Advanced Level Secondary Certificate (or equivalent) with at least one (1) principle pass and with two (2) subsidiaries in either Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture and Nutrition. OR Technician Certificate in Wildlife Management/Tourism from Mweka or other recognized wildlife management training institutions.



table 11: Modules for ordinary diploma Program in Wildlife Management for Year 1.


WMD06101 Communication skills 6

WMD06102 Invertebrate Biology 6

WMD06103 Vertebrate Biology 15

WMD06104 Plant Biology 9

WMD06105 Introductory Biostatistics 6

WMD06106 Biodiversity Assessment Techniques (with Safari) 27

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WMD06207 Wildlife Ecology (with Safari) 9

WMD06208 Range Ecology (with Safari) 9

WMD06209 Behavioral Ecology (with Safari) 9

WMD062010 Tourism Management 12

WMD062011 Conservation Strategies and Policies 6

WMD062012 Wilderness Skills (Safari) 6

table 12: Modules for ordinary diploma Program in Wildlife Management for Year 2.


WMT063013 Wildlife Management Techniques 12

WMD063014 Ballistics (with Safari) 6

WMD063015 Wildlife Utilization (with Safari) 15

WMD063016 Community Conservation (with Safari) 9

WMD063017 Conservation Education 9

WMD064018 Principles of Research 12

WMD064019 Administration in Conservation 9

WMD064020 Wildlife Economics and Finance 15

WMD064021 Principles of Protected Area Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment 18

WMD064022 Wildlife Law Enforcement (with Safari) 9

WMD064023 Managing Infrastructure in Protected Areas 6

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2.6 ordinary diploma in Wildlife tourism (ntA 6)


The Ordinary Diploma in Wildlife Tourism is designed for those who want to enter NTA Level 7 or work in middle ranks of wildlife or natural resource management agencies, NGOs and private sector organizations. This program is taught by the Department of Wildlife Tourism.


The Ordinary Diploma in Wildlife Tourism is a two-year program. The program runs from August to June for two academic years.


This qualification is intended for persons who will be informed about hospitality and be able to guide wildlife tourists by interpreting natural, cultural, aesthetic and historical areas. The program also aims at providing knowledge, skills, attributes and attitudes that will enable graduates to administer professional hunting and tour guiding. In addition, the program aims to develop discipline, communication skills, an ability to understand and follow instructions and professionalism in Ordinary Diploma graduates. The holder of the qualification will be able to apply skills and knowledge in a range of activities, some of which are non-routine and be able to assume operational responsibilities.




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Students must gain 240 credits to be eligible for the award of Ordinary Diploma. These credits are gained through passing all assessed Ordinary Diploma modules. In order to pass Ordinary Diploma modules, students must achieve a final module mark of not less than 45% (continuous work assessment and final examination), and in addition, pass the final examination by at least 45%. Module assessment is based on a mixture of practical exercises, written assignments, group and individual exercises, reports and the final examination. Module continuous work assessment is 60% and the final examination is 40% of the final module mark, unless stated otherwise.


The minimum entry qualification required for admission is EITHER an Advanced Level Secondary Certificate (or equivalent) with at least one (1) principle pass and with two (2) subsidiaries in either Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture and Nutrition. OR Technician Certificate in Wildlife Management/Tourism from Mweka or other recognized wildlife management training institutions.




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table 13: Modules for ordinary diploma Program in Wildlife tourism for Year 1.


WTD06101 Communication Skills 6

WTD06101 Biology of Vertebrates 27

WTD06101 Biology of Invertebrates 12

WTD06101 Biology of Plants 12

WTD06101 Physical Resource Interpretation 9

WTD 06124 Ballistics (with Safari) 6

WTD 06202 Foreign Language I 9

WTD 06204 Tourism Interpretation and Guiding (with Safari) 6

WTD 06205 Cultural and Political Systems 9

WTD 06210 Principles of Ecology (with Safari) 9

WTD 06211 Behavioral Ecology (with Safari) 12

WTD 06213 Tourism Intermediaries 9

WTD 06223 Tourism Statistics 9

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table 14: Modules for ordinary diploma Program in Wildlife tourism for Year 2.


WTD 06303 Foreign Language II 12

WTD 06312 Tourism Management (with Safari) 24

WTD 06314 Campsites Management (with Safari) 6

WTD 06315 Tourism Hospitality 6

WTD 06322 Tourism Marketing 24

WTD 06416 Tourism Entrepreneurship 12

WTD 06417 Managing Tourism Infrastructure (with Safari) 6

WTD 06418 Tourism Policies and Laws 6

WTD 06419 Administration in Tourism 6

WTD 06420 Principles of Research 12

2.7 Bachelor degree in Wildlife Management (ntA 8)


This Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Management is designed for wildlife managers, researchers, and planners who will work within wildlife and natural resource management sectors, including government, NGOs, and private organizations and companies with interests in wildlife conservation and management.

2.7.2. Program duration

The Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Management is a 3-year program. The program runs from October to June for each academic year.

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This qualification aims to produce wildlife professionals who are competent in both theoretical knowledge and field practical skills in wildlife management, meeting the main objective of Competence–Based Education Training (CBET). In addition, the program aims to equip students with the problem-solving skills that enable Bachelor Degree graduates to work in different environments at the wildlife management policy level.


Training approaches include lectures, interactive structured lectures, directed and self-directed study, seminars, tutorials, student presentations, field and College-based practical training exercises. Students participate in safari modules, and, at the end of their third year, conduct a Research Project.


Students must gain 480 credits to be eligible for the award of the Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Management. These credits are gained through passing all assessed Bachelor Degree courses. In order to pass Bachelor Degree courses, students must achieve a final course mark of not less than 40% (continuous assessment and final examination), and in addition, pass the final examination by at least 40%. Course work assessment is based on a mixture of practical exercises, written assignments, group and individual exercises, reports and examinations. Course continuous work assessment is 60% and the final examination is 40% of the final module mark, unless stated otherwise. If a student successfully completes the first two years of the program, but fails to complete the third year, then they will be awarded a Higher Diploma (NTA 7) in Wildlife Management.


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least two(2) principle passes in the following science subjects: Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Nutrition and Mathematics with a minimum aggregate point of 3.5 OR minimum second class ordinary diploma in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Tourism, Fisheries, Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Bee keeping OR related discipline from institutions recognized by NACTE

2.7.7 Program Courses for 2012/13


table 15: Courses for Bachelor degree in Wildlife Management for Year 1.

Code Course title Credits

WMU 07101 Communication Skills in Conservation 9

WMU 07102 Computer Applications in Conservation 9

WMU 07103 Principles of Biology 42

WMU 07104 Principles of Chemistry 12

WMU 07205 Principles of Geology 18

WMU 07206 Comparative Animal Systems 24

WMU 07207 Comparative Plant Systems 15

WMU 07208 Animal Systematics and Inventory (with Safari) 27

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WMU 07311 Conservation Biology (with Safari) 12

WMU 07312 Conservation Geography 24

WMU 07313 Wilderness Skills in Conservation (Safari) 12

WMU 07414 Conservation Law and Enforcement 27

WMU 07415 Contemporary Conservation and Society Issues 12

WMU 07416 Principles of Wildlife Management (with Safari) 27

WMU 07417 Research Methods 36

WMU 07418 Quantitative Methods 9

WMU 07419 Fundamentals of Wildlife Tourism 9



WMU 08501 Applied Ecology 6

WMU 08502 GIS and Remote Sensing in Conservation 9

WMU 08503 Habitat Management 15

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WMU 08505 Organizational Management 6

WMU 08506 Tourism Management 9

WMU 08607 Protected Area Planning and Management (with Safari) 27 WMU 08608 Advanced Research Methods (with Safari) 39

2.8 Bachelor degree in Wildlife tourism (ntA 8)


This Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Tourism is designed for wildlife tourism managers, researchers, and planners who will work within wildlife and natural resource-based tourism sectors, including government, NGOs, and private organizations and companies with interests in wildlife-based tourism.


The Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Tourism is a 3-year program. The program runs from October to June for each academic year.


This qualification aims to produce wildlife tourism professionals who are competent in both theoretical knowledge and field practical skills in wildlife tourism management, meeting the main objective of Competence–Based Education Training (CBET). In addition, the program aims to equip students with the problem-solving skills that enable Bachelor Degree graduates to work in different environments at the wildlife tourism management policy level.

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Training approaches include lectures, interactive structured lectures, directed and self-directed study, seminars, tutorials, student presentations, field and College-based practical training exercises. Students participate in safari modules and, at the end of their third year, conduct a Research Project.


Students must gain 480 credits to be eligible for the award of the Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Tourism. These credits are gained through passing all assessed Bachelor Degree courses. In order to pass Bachelor Degree courses, students must achieve a final course mark of not less than 40% (continuous assessment and final examination), and in addition, pass the final examination by at least 40%. Course work assessment is based on a mixture of practical exercises, written assignments, group and individual exercises, reports and examinations. Course continuous work assessment is 60% and the final examination is 40% of the final module mark, unless stated otherwise. If a student successfully completes the first two years of the program, but fails to complete the third year they will be awarded a Higher Diploma (NTA 7) in Wildlife Tourism.


The minimum entry qualification required for admission is EITHER anAdvanced Level Secondary Certificate (or equivalent) with at least two(2) principle passes in the following subjects: Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Nutrition, English, History and Mathematics with a minimum aggregate point of 3.5 OR minimumsecond class ordinary diploma in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Tourism, Fisheries, Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Bee keeping OR related discipline from institutions recognized by NACTE.

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table 18: Courses for Bachelor degree in Wildlife tourism for Year 1.


WTU 07101 Communication Skills in Conservation 9

WTU 07102 Foreign Language I 9

WTU 07105 Introduction to ICT 9

WTU 07106 Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics 21

WTU 07107 Introduction To Biological Classification (with Safari) 42

WTU 07204 Development Studies 3

WTU 07108 Introduction To Physical Resources For Tourism 24

WTU 07211 Wildlife Ecology (with Safari) 33

WTU 07214 Resource Interpretation for Tourism (with Safari) 6

WTU 07216 Tourism Management/ Intermediaries 12

WTU 07217 Tourism Law and Institutions 6

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WTU 07101 Communication Skills in Conservation 9

WTU 07102 Foreign Language I 9

WTU 07105 Introduction to ICT 9

WTU 07106 Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics 21

WTU 07107 Introduction To Biological Classification (with Safari) 42

WTU 07204 Development Studies 3

WTU 07108 Introduction To Physical Resources For Tourism 24

WTU 07211 Wildlife Ecology (with Safari) 33

WTU 07214 Resource Interpretation for Tourism (with Safari) 6

WTU 07216 Tourism Management/Intermediaries 12

WTU 07217 Tourism Law and Institutions 6

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WTU 07303 Foreign Language II 6

WTU 07309 Biological Resources Inventory (with Safari) 48

WTU 07310 Conservation Biology (with Safari) 27

WTU 07312 Tourism Outdoor Skills (Safari) 15

WTU 07413 Development Of Tourism Business Plan 6

WTU 07415 Management Of Tourism Operations (with Safari) 36

WTU 07418 Tourism Marketing 18

WTU 07419 Research Methods 30



WTU 08503 Tourism Entrepreneurship 30

WTU 08504 Tourism Policy and Planning 15

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WTU 08602 Organizational Management 9

WTU 08606 Tourism Economics 6

WTU 08607 Community-Based Tourism (with Safari) 9

WTU 08608 Advanced Research (with Safari) 36

2.9 Postgraduate (Pg) diploma in Wildlife Management


The PG Diploma in Wildlife Management is designed for students who already hold a relevant undergraduate degree qualification and are seeking careers as upper rank managers within wildlife or natural resource management agencies, NGOs or private sector organizations.


The PG Diploma is a one-year program. The program runs from August to June each academic year. PG Diploma students will take a combination of compulsory PG Diploma level modules and optional Ordinary Diploma level modules. Students may also attend these modules over a longer period of time to suit their own needs.


This qualification aims to provide students with the flexibility to develop the knowledge and skills they require relating to their own particular interests. The program is structured around both compulsory and optional modules and develops analytical and critical skills, independence, self-discipline and professionalism in PG Diploma graduates.

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Training approaches include lectures, interactive structured lectures, directed and self-directed study, seminars, tutorials, student presentations, field and College-based practical training exercises. PG Diploma students undertake a Self-Managed Study module, participate in PG Tutorials and have the opportunity to select optional safari modules if they wish. At the end of the second semester, students conduct a Research Project.


Students must gain 120 credits to be eligible for the PG Diploma Award. These credits are gained through passing all assessed PG Diploma modules. In order to pass PG Diploma level modules, students must achieve a final module mark of not less than 40% (continuous work assessment and final examination), and in addition, pass the final examination by at least 40%. Module continuous work assessment is based on a mixture of practical exercises, written assignments, group and individual exercises, reports and a final examination. Module continuous work assessment is 60% and the final examination is 40% of the final module mark, unless stated otherwise.


The minimum entry qualification required for admission is a recognized University undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences or selected social science subjects AND at least one year of work experience in wildlife management or a related field.


Modules offered for 2012/13 are shown in the Table below. The College reserves the right to modify module offerings where necessary. A minimum of five students will be required to run PG Diploma modules. If the five student minimum is not met, students will select modules from the optional Ordinary Diploma module list.


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Module title Credits

Biodiversity Conservation 6

Habitat Management 6

Trans-frontier Conservation 6

Wetland and Marine Conservation 6

Managing Professional Hunting 6

Land Use Planning for Conservation 6

GIS and Conservation 6

Project Planning for Conservation 6

Conflict resolution and Management in Conservation 6

Participatory Planning and Community Conservation 6

Eco tourism Planning and Management 6

Conservation Enterprise Planning and management 6 Safari 1: Biodiversity Habitat Conservation and Management 6

Safari 2: Conservation Planning and Conflict management 6

Optional Modules Selected from Ordinary Diploma (NTA 6) in Wildlife Management As (with 50% pass mark)* selected

Postgraduate Tutorials Module** 3

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Optional Modules Selected from Ordinary Diploma (NTA 6) in Wildlife Management As (with 50% pass mark)* Selected

Advanced Research Methods 9

Research Project (with Safari) 22

PG Tutorials Module** 3

PG Self-Managed Study Module** 4.5

* For PG Diploma students, the minimum passing final module mark and minimum passing final examination mark for the PG Diploma modules is 40%, however, when taking Ordinary Diploma modules, the minimum passing final module mark is 50% and the minimum passing final examination mark is 50%.

** The PG Tutorials Module (6 credits) and PG Self-Managed Study Module (9 credits) run throughout the academic year.

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3.0 general Award, Assessment and examination regulations

The Award, Assessment and Examination Regulations administered by the College are reviewed annually to reflect changing dynamics for quality training in wildlife and tourism management. These regulations are subject to change as determined by the Governing Body of the College or as dictated by the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).

3.1 regulations for Certificates and ordinary diplomas

3.1.1 Award and Assessment regulations for Certificates and ordinary diplomas

3.1.1.1 Any student starting a Basic or Technician Certificate (Certificate) or Ordinary Diploma (Diploma) program on a full-time continuous basis at the beginning of an academic year will automatically be registered as a Full-Time Student for the relevant program. Any student starting a Certificate or Diploma program on a full-time continuous basis within an academic year after the first assessed module has been completed (other than Full-Time Students who arrive late for reasons acceptable to the Academic Board), will automatically be registered as a Part-Time (Continuous) Student for the relevant program. Any student taking a Certificate or Diploma module on a part-time non-continuous basis, with the intention to complete other course modules at a later date, will automatically be registered as a Part-Time (Intermittent) Student for the relevant program. Any student taking a Certificate or Diploma module as an assessed short course, even if no intention to complete other course modules at a later date is expressed, will automatically be registered as a Part-Time (Intermittent) Student for the relevant course. Any Full-Time Student who fails to pass or complete the required number of credits (including sitting for supplementary final examinations), by the end of the program (in accordance with the specified timetable for Full-Time Students), will

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automatically have their registration status changed to that of a Part-Time (Intermittent) Student, backdated to the date of their original registration.

3.1.1.2 All students must pass all assessed modules within their respective program, in order to be eligible for the program award. The total number of credits necessary for each program award is as follows:

Certificate Awards: 120 credits Ordinary Diploma Awards: 240 credits

Students admitted into a program and awarded transfer credits, from other courses towards the program award, will only need to pass the additional assessed modules necessary for them to reach the credit totals specified above.

3.1.1.3 All students must accumulate all module credits required to achieve a program award within a maximum period of three and five consecutive academic years for Certificates and Ordinary Diplomas, respectively, starting from the academic year within which they registered, regardless of when this registration date falls within the academic year. No credits accumulated outside of these maximum periods will be counted towards a program award. Any student may cancel their previous registration and change their registration date to a later date (as long as they pay the required fees upon re-registering) if they so wish, in which case, credits achieved previous to the new date of registration will not count towards a program award.

3.1.1.4 In order to pass a module, a student must achieve a minimum final module mark of 50% for Certificates, and 45% for Diplomas. For those modules that include a final examination, students must also pass the final examination by at least 50% for Certificate and 45% for Diploma modules (see Table below). To be allowed to sit for the final examination,


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Full-Time and Part-Time Students must attend at least 75% of module class sessions, and must achieve a sufficient continuous work assessment percentage to be allowed to sit for the final examination (see section 3.1.1.10). For modules that include a final examination, continuous work assessment is 60% and the final examination is 40% of the final module mark, unless stated otherwise. For modules that do not have a final examination, continuous work assessment is 100% of the final module mark. Under these circumstances, a student must receive a sufficient continuous work assessment mark necessary to achieve the minimum final module mark for Certificates and Diplomas, as described in the Table below.

table 23: Award and assessment plans for Certificate and ordinary diploma Awards.

Program Award required Module Assessment Minimum Mark Minimum final number Continuous final on final exam Module Mark** of Credits Assessment* exam*

Basic Certificate 120 60% 40% 50% 50%

Technician Certificates 120 60% 40% 50% 50%

Ordinary Diplomas 240 60% 40% 45% 45%

* The percentage contribution of the continuous work assessment and the final examination to final module mark may vary between modules, within the program limits. For any one module, the type, number and percentage contribution of each continuous work assessment exercise will be based on the assessment plan for that particular module. For each module, each continuous assessment exercise and the final examination will be awarded a mark, expressed as a percentage (rounded up to one decimal place when the value of the second decimal place is 0.05 or greater) of the marks achieved out of the total marks available.


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** A student’s final module mark is calculated based on the continuous work assessment mark, and the final examination mark (when applicable). For each module, the final module mark awarded to a student will be given as the whole number percentage (rounded up when the value of the first decimal place is 0.5 or greater) of the marks achieved out of the total marks available.

3.1.1.5 For each module, the contribution of the mark awarded for each continuous assessment exercise to the overall continuous work assessment and the final examination to the final module mark will be based on the assessment plan for that particular module. Continuous assessment may consist of any combination of marked exercises, such as field practical exercises, case studies, group work, discussion papers, tests, quizzes or assignments, as specified in the module assessment plan. However, for any one module, group work assessment will constitute no more than 10% of the final module mark regardless of the number of group work assessment exercises included in the module assessment plan. For each module, students should be informed of the overall module assessment plan and continuous work assessment plan at as early a date as possible and, in any case, not later than the date of the first assessed exercise.

3.1.1.6 For any continuous assessment exercise, without prejudicing a student’s rights under regulations in section 3.1.1.11, students have a maximum of seven days to draw marking errors to the attention of the relevant lecturer.

3.1.1.7 Students failing to submit a continuous assessment exercise, without offering any explanation acceptable to the relevant Module Coordinator, will receive a mark of 0% for the continuous assessment exercise in question. Students that submit continuous assessment exercises late, without offering any explanation acceptable to the relevant module Coordinator, will be penalized 5.0% for each full day or part day after the due date of submission. Any continuous


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assessment exercise submitted after marks for the same exercise have been returned to other students will receive a mark of 0%.

3.1.1.8 If a student achieves a final module mark of 50% or above for a Certificate and 45% or above for a Diploma module, then he/she will be awarded all the credits available for that module, as indicated. If a student fails to achieve the final module mark required to pass a module, fails to meet the minimum required mark for continuous work assessment, or fails to pass the final examination by 50% for Certificate and 45% for Diploma modules, they will be awarded no credits for that module. There will be no compensation of marks scored in one module for another.

3.1.1.9 A student failing any module(s) (except those referred to in sections 3.1.1.10, 3.1.1.12, 3.1.1.15, 3.1.1.16, and 3.1.1.17), will be required to take a supplementary examination in the failed module(s) at the end of the academic year in which the module was taught, provided the student is not disqualified from taking the supplementary examination under regulations below. To be awarded a Certificate or Diploma, a student must pass the supplementary final examination by 50% and 45%, respectively. The supplementary examination will carry the same percentage of the final module mark as the final examination in the original module assessment plan. The mark awarded for the supplementary examination will be added to the student’s existing continuous assessment mark. If the student scores a lower mark in the supplementary final examination than they scored in the original final exam, their final module mark will be based on the original final exam score. Regardless of the mark achieved in the supplementary examination, the maximum final module mark that a supplementing student may be awarded is 50% for the Basic and Technician Certificates, and 45% for the Ordinary Diplomas (equal to a C grade). A student failing to pass a module after a supplementary examination will have


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the option to repeat the failed module within 3 years from publication of the results in accordance with section 3.1.1.3. Fees for a repeated module will be paid in accordance with the current fee schedule. The current module assessment plan will apply; however, if the number of credits to be awarded for the module has changed, the previously designated number of credits for the module will be awarded. A student may only repeat any given module once, including the chance to supplement the repeated module. If the student fails the supplement of the said module, he/she will be discontinued from further studies.

3.1.1.10 Any student with a percentage mark for their continuous work assessment of less than percentage required to meet the minimum module mark, as outlined in the assessment plan, in modules with final examinations, will not be allowed to take the final examination, Under these circumstances, the only option for the student is to repeat the module when it is next offered; all conditions for repeat modules apply, as described above.

3.1.1.11 A student who, for any reason, is not satisfied with his/her marks/grades for a specific module and subsequent explanations from the Head(s) of the Department(s) and Chief Examinations Officer (CEO), may lodge a written appeal to the Deputy Rector Academic, Research and Consultancy (DRARC) within seven (7) working days after the publication of the provisional final module mark. The appeal should include copies of all assessed work previously returned to the student and should stipulate clearly the nature of grievances and include all possible proofs of the mishandling or mistreatment of his/her results. The DRARC will forward the written appeal to an Independent Examiner, to look into the examination answer scripts and other assessed work again and/or probe for any other reasons or causes behind the appeal. The Independent Examiner will submit a report to the DRARC, who will submit the report to


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the Academic Board for discussion, when a final ruling will be made based on and guided by the Independent Examiner’s report, and in conformity with the standing examination regulations. Submission of an appeal should be accompanied with a copy of payment receipt in the amount of US$50 to cover administrative costs.

3.1.1.12 A student failing any module without a final examination will be required to repeat the module when it is next offered; all conditions for repeat modules apply, as described above.

3.1.1.13 If a student needs to repeat or complete a module that has subsequently been allocated a lower number of credits, the Academic Board may award the student the number of credits that were originally allocated for the module when the student first failed the module or failed to complete the module.

3.1.1.14 If a student needs to repeat or complete a module that has subsequently been removed from the relevant program, the Academic Board may identify an alternative module or set of relevant assessed assignments equivalent to the number of credits allocated to the original module. In the case of a repeating student, the student will be considered to be completing the module for the first time and, should they fail the module, would therefore be eligible to repeat the module.

3.1.1.15 If a student is unable to complete a module for reasons acceptable to the Academic Board, the Academic Board will have the right to require the student to sit for a special examination, attend the module at a later date, award a pass mark based on a student’s average performance in other modules or choose any other course of action deemed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

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cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of less than 2.0, based on completed modules only, and including all supplementary results from Semester 1 and Semester 2 (or only Semester 2 in the case of January enrollment), at the end of the academic year will be immediately discontinued from the program and become ineligible for the award. The student will not have the option to take further supplementary examinations or repeat any failed module(s). A Full-Time Student registered for the Diploma program in year 2, who achieves a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0, based on completed modules only for Diploma years 1 and 2 results combined, and including all supplementary results for Semester 1 of year 2, at the end of the academic year will be immediately discontinued from the program and become ineligible for the award. See section 3.1.2 for a description of how a GPA is calculated.

3.1.1.17 A Part-Time (Continuous) Student or a Part-Time (Intermittent) Student with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 (see section 3.1.2), based on completed modules only, as long as those modules have a minimum credit allocation of 40 total credits, and including any available Semester 1 and Semester 2 supplementary results, at the end of any academic year will be immediately discontinued from the program and become ineligible for the award. The student will not have the option to take further supplementary examinations or repeat any failed module(s).

3.1.1.18 Any student(s) found guilty of copying any piece of written assessed work from another student will automatically be awarded 0% for that piece of work. Whether or not copying has occurred will, in the first instance, be the decision of the Head of the Department (if the Head of Department is the staff member responsible for marking the work) or CEO, based on the evidence of the written work. The staff member responsible for marking the assessed work will, if they suspect copying has taken place, request the Head of the Department to consider the evidence and make a decision. If


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the Head of the Department is satisfied that there is sufficient evidence of copying, the student(s) concerned, the CEO, the Module Coordinator and the relevant module lecturer will be informed in writing of the decision. All students, regardless of whom copied from whom, will be awarded 0% for the piece of work. Students, not satisfied with the decision of the Head of Department, have the right to appeal to the CEO within two days of the decision by the Head of the Department. The final decision on whether or not copying has taken place will rest with the CEO (or the Deputy Rector Academic, Research and Consultancy if the CEO is the member of staff responsible for marking the work) who will also communicate this decision in writing to all concerned. Any student found guilty of copying work three times will automatically fail their program and be expelled from the College.

3.1.1.19 Students graduating will be supplied with a program

Certificate or Diploma. An additional copy of the program Certificate/Diploma may be requested and, if the CEO is satisfied that a student has good reason for requesting a further copy, a copy will be supplied on payment of US$50/copy. Official course transcripts, listing the course modules taken by a student and the marks/grades awarded for each module, will also be supplied. The first copy of an official course transcript will be supplied free of charge; thereafter, official course transcripts will be supplied on payment of US$50/copy.

3.1.1.20 Once a student has graduated, failed the module or been

discontinued from the module, the College will keep their examination answer booklets for exactly two years after the date of the publication of final exam results. Thereafter, booklets will be destroyed.

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student and the marks/grades awarded for each completed module.

3.1.1.22 The College reserves the right to amend these regulations at any time after ensuring adequate notice is given to all students.

3.1.2. grading system for Certificates and ordinary diplomas

3.1.2.1 Letter grades are awarded for program modules and are based on the final module mark (Final Score), expressed as a whole number percentage. The grade awarded is based on the following standards:

table 24: Percentage equivalents used to convert final module marks into letter grades.

letter grade letter grade final Module Mark definitions Certificates ordinary diplomas

A Excellent 80-100% 75-100%

B+ Very Good Not Applicable 65-74%

B Good 65-79% 55-64%

C Average 50-64% 45-54%

D Poor 40-49% 35-44%

F Failure 0-39% 0-34%

I Incomplete - -

Q Disqualified - -

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table 25: standards used to convert letter grades into grade points.

letter grade Points Per letter grade

Certificates ordinary diplomas

A 4 5

B+ Not Applicable 4

B 3 3

C 2 2

D 1 1

F 0 0

3.1.2.3 The Grade Point Average (GPA) for the student overall is then calculated in the following way. The grade point for each module is multiplied by the number of credits assigned to for the same module to produce a module credit grade point score for each of the completed modules. The module credit grade point score for all of the modules, in a given program, are then added together to produce a total credit grade point score for the completed modules overall, which is then divided by the total number of credits (i.e. the number of credits assigned to the all of the completed modules in the program) to produce a cumulative, and ultimately a final, GPA. The GPA is rounded up one decimal place when the value of the second decimal place is 0.05 or greater. The following provides a hypothetical example of how a GPA is calculated.

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table 26: gPA for semester 1 of the technician Certificate in Wildlife Management

Module title final letter grade number Module Module grade Points of Credit Mark Credits grade Point score*

Basic Communication Skills 73% B 3 6 18

Identification of Mammals 73% B 3 6 18

Identification of Birds 75% B 3 6 18

Identification of Fish, Invertebrates, Amphibians and Reptiles 83% A 4 9 36

Identification of Plants 65% B 3 6 18

Elements of Physical Resources 80% A 4 6 24

People and Conservation (with Safari) 87% A 4 6 24

General Ecology (with Safari) 85% A 4 9 36

Anti-Poaching and Law Enforcement (with Safari) 60% C 2 6 12

totals - - - 60 204

* Module Credit Grade Point Score = Grade Points x Number of Credits for the Module


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In this example, the total number of credits for the completed modules during Semester 1 is 60 credits; the sum of all module credit grade point scores gives a total module credit grade point score of 204 for all completed modules. The GPA for program modules completed thus far, equals the total grade point score of 204, divided by the total number of credits awarded for the completed modules, which is 60. Thus, the cumulative GPA is 204/60 and equals 3.4.

3.1.2.4 At the end of the program, each student’s final GPA is calculated and the student is awarded a class/division based on the GPA classification system shown in the table below. For the example given above, the class/division of Second Class is awarded for a GPA of 3.4 in the Technician Certificate program.

table 27: Classification system used to determine class/division.

Class/division final grade Point Average (gPA) of Award Certificates ordinary diplomas

First Class (I) 3.5-4.0 4.4-5.0

Second Class (II A) Not Applicable 3.5-4.3

Second Class (IIB) Not Applicable 2.7-3.4

Second Class (II) 3.0-3.5 Not Applicable

Third Class (III) 2.0-2.9 2.0-2.6

Fail 0.0-1.9 0.0-1.9

3.1.2.5 All students will be graded according to their cumulative performance across academic years within the maximum period of a given program. At the completion of all modules in a program, a final GPA for the student is calculated. Students admitted into a program and awarded transfer credits from


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other courses, towards the program award, will be graded only on those additional assessed modules necessary for them to reach the required credit total. For those students who join the Ordinary Diploma (year 2) by qualifying with a 2-year Certificate, the Diploma program GPA will be based solely on credits accrued during the second year of their Diploma program.

3.1.3 examination regulations for Certificates and ordinary diplomas

In addition to applying to all final examinations, the following regulations, where appropriate, also apply to continuous module assessment tests and quizzes.

3.1.3.1 Each student will be provided with an examination number for each semester. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that his or her examination number is not lost and that no other person is aware of his or her examination number.

3.1.3.2 Any student who does not attend any final examination, without notice or reasons acceptable to the Academic Board, will be deemed to have failed the final examination and awarded an examination mark of 0%. Any student who intends to be absent from a final examination must, if at all possible, ensure that a written notice, explaining the reasons for the intended absence, is submitted to the CEO at least five days prior to the start of the final examination. If the CEO is of the opinion that the stated reasons for the intended absence are unlikely to be acceptable to the Academic Board, the CEO has the duty to inform the student, if time allows, in writing before the start of the final examination. If it is not possible for the student to ensure that a written explanation for the intended absence, is submitted to the CEO prior to the start of the final examination, the student must, if at all possible, ensure that such a written notice is submitted to the CEO at the earliest possible time after the final examination


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and certainly no later than the date of publication of the provisional results for the final examination. The CEO will then submit the details of the case to the Academic Board for a decision on whether the reason for absence was an acceptable one.

3.1.3.3 Students will not be permitted in examination rooms for one hour before the start and one hour after the end of a final examination. Signage will be posted designating rooms to be used for final examinations, indicating that they are out of bounds to students.

3.1.3.4 Students must only enter and leave an examination room through the entrance designated by the invigilators. Invigilators have the right to search any student as they enter the examination room.

3.1.3.5 All students will need to be in their seats a minimum of five minutes before the scheduled start of the final examination. During this time, the invigilators will make all necessary announcements.

3.1.3.6 Any student who comes late into the examination room will not be allowed to compensate for the lost time.

3.1.3.7 No student will be allowed to leave an examination room within the first 30 minutes after the start of the final examination.

3.1.3.8 Any student arriving more than 30 minutes after the start of the final examination will not be allowed access to the examination room.

3.1.3.9 On entering and while inside the examination room, students are not permitted to speak to anyone other than the invigilators. If students need to attract the attention of the invigilators, they should raise their hand and speak only to


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the invigilators. Any student who contravenes this regulation will immediately have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from their final examination mark. A further breach of this regulation will result in the student being deemed to have failed the final examination and awarded a mark of 0%. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.

3.1.3.10 Each student must provide him/herself with pencils, pens, a ruler, calculator, a rubber/eraser and a pencil sharpener. Students may bring a written copy of their examination number into the examination room. Any other articles will only be allowed into the examination room following consultation with the invigilators or the CEO. No bags and mobile phones are allowed in an examination room at any time. No student is allowed to carry on his or her person written notes.

3.1.3.11 Any student wishing to take an English language dictionary into a final examination must first make an official written request to the CEO, who will make a decision after consultation with the relevant Head of the Department and Module Coordinator. If the CEO decides to allow the use of the dictionary, the student must hand in the dictionary to the CEO no later than 24 hours before the start of the final examination. The dictionary will be checked by the CEO and then handed to the invigilator who will give it to the student at the start of the examination and collect it again at the end of the examination before returning it to the CEO.

3.1.3.12 All rough notes made by a student during a final examination must be made in the official examination answer booklet and crossed out afterwards. Under no circumstances must any student remove any pages from an examination answer booklet. If any student is found to have removed any page from an examination answer booklet, they will have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from their final examination mark


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for each missing page. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.

3.1.3.13 Any student wishing to use the toilet during an examination must raise their hand to attract the attention of an invigilator, who will escort the student out of the examination room. The student must leave all jackets and coats in the examination room and the invigilator will remain with the student at all times and have the right to ask the student to empty the contents of their pockets or make any other search of the student that they feel is reasonable. Only one student will be allowed to leave the examination room to use the toilet at any time.

3.1.3.14 Any student who cheats during the final examination, by copying from other students or otherwise, will have this brought to his/her attention immediately by the invigilator and will have his/her case reported to the CEO by the relevant invigilator. Such a contravention of examination regulations, if considered to have been proved beyond a reasonable doubt by the Academic Board, is punishable by total failure of the relevant course and immediate expulsion from the College. That student will completely have lost his/her eligibility to enroll again as student.

3.1.3.15 No student will be allowed to leave the examination room during the last 20 minutes of the final examination so that there are minimal disturbances to the other students.

3.1.3.16 If a student leaves the examination room, during any final examination, without permission, he/she will not be allowed to return to the examination room and will have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from the final examination mark. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.


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3.1.3.17 At the end of the final examination, all students will be asked by the invigilator to stop writing and the invigilator will subsequently give the necessary instructions. Timing of the final examination will be based on a clock present in the examination room. Any student who continues writing after they have been asked by the invigilator to stop, will have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from the final examination mark. A further breach of this regulation will result in the student being deemed to have failed the final examination and awarded a mark of 0%. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.

3.1.3.18 Students must ensure that, for all final examinations, their correct examination number appears on all used examination answer booklets. Students should not write their name on their examination answer booklet. If it is discovered during assessment that a student has written an incorrect number on their examination answer booklet, the student will be penalized. Lecturers and/or invigilators will remind the students during the examination to write the correct number on the examination booklet.

3.1.3.19 Students must ensure that all questions to be marked are correctly listed on the front of examination answer booklet. If a student answers more than the required number of questions in a final examination, the marker will mark only the required number in the order that they are written in the examination answer booklet. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that any answers not intended for marking are completely crossed out and not listed on the front of the examination answer booklet.

3.1.3.20 At the end of the final examination, all students must remain seated until the invigilator has collected all the examination answer booklets. Every student is obliged to safeguard his/her work and hand-in the right booklet, as other materials


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will not be accepted after the student has left the examination room. Any student who leaves their seat, after he/she has been asked by the invigilator to stay seated, will have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from the final examination mark. A further breach of this regulation will result in the student being deemed to have failed the final examination and awarded a mark of 0%. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.

3.1.3.21 Students are only allowed to take the final examination question paper out of the examination room. Any other writing materials should be crossed out and left in the room. Any student who is caught carrying any other written material out of the examination room will have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from the final examination mark. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.

3.1.3.22 Any student who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Heads of the Department(s) and CEO may submit a written appeal to the Academic Board through the DRARC. The written appeal must reach the DRARC no later than one week after the decision is made by the CEO. In all cases, the final decision regarding the student’s complaint will rest with the Academic Board.

3.1.3.23 No student will be allowed to enroll in the next level program without satisfying all the requirements of their current program. Diploma year one students will not be allowed to continue with diploma year two classes without satisfying all of the requirements of diploma year one.

3.2 regulations for Bachelor degrees and Postgraduate (Pg) diploma

3.2.1 Award and Assessment regulations for Bachelor degrees and Pg diploma


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3.2.1.1 Any student starting a Bachelor Degree or PG Diploma program on a full-time continuous basis at the beginning of an academic year will automatically be registered as a Full-Time Student for the relevant program. Any student starting a Bachelor Degree or Postgraduate Diploma program on a full-time continuous basis within an academic year after the first assessed module has been completed (other than Full-Time Students who arrive late for reasons acceptable to the Academic Board), will automatically be registered as a Part-Time (Continuous) Student for the relevant program. Any student taking a Bachelor Degree or PG Diploma course/module on a part-time non-continuous basis, with the intention to complete other course modules at a later date, will automatically be registered as a Part-Time (Intermittent) Student for the relevant program. Any student taking a Bachelor Degree or PG Diploma module as an assessed short course, even if no intention to complete other course modules at a later date is expressed, will automatically be registered as a Part-Time (Intermittent) Student for the relevant program. Any Full-Time Student who fails to pass or complete the required number of credits (including sitting for supplementary final exams), by the end of the program period (in accordance with the specified timetable for Full-Time Students), will automatically have their registration status changed to that of a Part-Time (Intermittent) Student, backdated to the date of their original registration.

3.2.1.2 All students must pass all assessed courses/modules within their program, in order to be eligible for the program award. The total number of credits necessary for each program award is as follows:

Bachelor Degree Awards: 480 credits PG Diploma Awards: 120 credits

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rules. PG Diploma students will combine the credits achieved from the compulsory and optional modules selected from the Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6) in Wildlife Management (with 50% pass mark), according to PG Diploma program regulations program.

Students admitted into a program and awarded transfer credits, from other courses toward the program award, will only need to pass the additional assessed course/modules necessary for them to reach the credit totals specified above.

3.2.1.3 All students must accumulate all module credits required to achieve the program award within a maximum period of five and three consecutive academic years for Bachelor Degrees and the PG Diploma, respectively, starting from the academic year within which they registered, regardless of when this registration date falls within the academic year. No credits accumulated outside of this maximum period will be counted towards the program award. Any student may cancel their previous registration and change their registration date to a later date (as long as they pay the required fees upon re-registering) if they so wish, in which case, credits achieved previous to the new date of registration will not count towards a program award.

3.2.1.4 In order to pass a module in the Bachelor Degree programs, a student must achieve a minimum final module mark of 40%. For modules that include a final examination, Bachelor Degree students must also pass the final examination by at least 40% (see Table below). In order to pass a module in the PG Diploma program, a student must achieve a minimum final module mark of 40% for PG Diploma modules and 50% for Ordinary Diplomas modules. For those modules that include a final examination, PG Diploma students must also pass the final examination by at least 40% for PG Diploma modules and 50% for Ordinary Diploma modules (NTA 6). A summary table is provided below. If a student achieves


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the minimum final module mark as stated above and, for those modules that include a final examination, a passing mark in the final examination as stated above, they will be awarded all the credits available for the module in question, as indicated on the official course timetable. If a student fails to achieve the final minimum module marks as stated above, they will be awarded no credits for the module. Under these circumstances, a student must receive a sufficient continuous work assessment mark necessary to achieve the minimum final module mark.

table 28: Award and assessment plans for Bachelor degree and Pg diploma Awards.

Program Award Credits Continuous final Minimum Minimum Assessment* exam* Mark on final final exam Module Mark**

Bachelor Degrees 480 60% 40% 40% 40%

Postgraduate Diploma 120 60% 40%/50% 40% 40%/50%

* The percentage contribution of the continuous work assessment and the final examination to final module mark may vary between modules, within the program limits. However, continuous assessment will constitute no less than 60.0% of the final module mark and a final examination will constitute no more than 40.0% of the final module mark. For any one module, the type, number and percentage contribution of each continuous work assessment exercises will be based on the assessment plan for that particular module. For each module, each continuous assessment exercise and the final examination will be awarded a mark, expressed as a percentage(rounded up to one decimal place when the value of the second decimal place is 0.05 or greater) of the marks achieved out of the total marks available.


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** A student’s final module mark is calculated based on the continuous work assessment mark, and, the final examination mark (when applicable). For each module, the final module mark awarded to a student will be given as the whole number percentage (rounded up when the value of first decimal place is 0.5 or greater) of the marks achieved out of the total marks available. For PG Diploma students, the minimum passing final module mark and minimum passing final examination mark for the PG Diploma modules is 40%, whereas the minimum passing final module mark and minimum passing final examination mark is 50% for Ordinary Diploma modules.

3.2.1.5 For each module, the contribution of the mark awarded for each continuous assessment exercise to the overall continuous work assessment and the final examination to the final module mark will be based on the assessment plan for that particular module. Continuous assessment may consist of any combination of marked exercises, such as field practical exercises, case studies, group work, discussion papers, tests, quizzes or assignments, as specified in the module assessment plan. However, for any one module, group work assessment will constitute no more than 20.0% of the final module mark regardless of the number of group work assessment exercises included in the module assessment plan. For each module, students should be informed of the module assessment plan at as early a date as possible and, in any case, not later than the date of the first assessed exercise.

3.2.1.6 For Bachelor Degree and PG Diploma students submitting a research dissertation as part of the assessment for the Research Project, the dissertation will be marked by both the internal supervisor and an External Examiner and the final mark awarded will be the average of the two marks given.

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errors to the attention of the relevant lecturer.

3.2.1.8 Students failing to submit a continuous assessment exercise, without offering any explanation acceptable to the relevant Module Coordinator, will receive a mark of 0% for the continuous assessment exercise in question. Students that submit continuous assessment exercises late, without offering any explanation acceptable to the relevant Module Coordinator, will be penalized 5.0% for each full day or part day after the due date of submission. Any continuous assessment exercise submitted after marks for the same exercise have been returned to other students will receive a mark of 0%.

3.2.1.9 If a student achieves or exceeds the final module mark for courses/modules as described above, then he/she will be awarded all of the credits available for that module, as indicated. If a student fails to achieve the final module mark required to pass a module, fails to meet the minimum required mark for continuous work assessment or fails to pass the final examination under the Bachelor Degree or PG Diploma regulations, they will be awarded no credits for that module. There will be no compensation of marks scored in one module for another.

3.2.1.10 A student failing in any module(s), (except those referred to in 3.2.1.11, 3.2.1.13, 3.2.1.16, 3.2.1.17 and 3.2.1.18), will be required to take a supplementary examination in the failed module(s) at the end of the academic year in which the module was taught, provided the student is not disqualified from taking the supplementary examination under regulations below. To be awarded the Bachelor Degree or PG Diploma, a student must pass the supplementary final examination by 40% for Bachelor Degree and PG Diploma (PG Diploma modules), and 50% for PG Diploma (Ordinary Diploma modules). The supplementary examination will carry the same percentage of the final module mark as the


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final examination in the original module assessment plan. The mark awarded for the supplementary examination will be added to the student’s existing continuous assessment mark. If the student scores a lower mark in the supplementary final exam than they scored in the original final exam, their final module mark will be based on the original final exam score. Regardless of the mark achieved in the supplementary examination, the maximum final module mark that a student may be awarded is 40.0% (equal to a C grade) for Bachelor Degree programs, and for the PG Diploma program, 40% and 50% (equal to a C grade) for a PG Diploma modules and Ordinary Diploma modules, respectively Students that fail a supplementary examination will be awarded a final module mark based on their continuous assessment marks and their highest final exam/supplementary final exam score up to a maximum of mark of 39% and 49%(equal to a D grade) for a PG Diploma modules and Ordinary Diploma modules, respectively. A student failing to pass a module after a supplementary examination will have the option to repeat the failed module within 3 years from publication of the results in accordance with section 3.2.1.3. Fees for a repeated module will be paid in accordance with the current fee schedule. The current module assessment plan will apply; however, if the number of credits to be awarded for the module has changed, the previously designated number of credits for the module will be awarded. A student may only repeat any given module once, including the chance to supplement the repeated module. If the student fails the supplement of the said module, he/she will be discontinued from further studies.

3.2.1.11 Any student with a percentage mark for their continuous work assessment of less than that percentage required to meet the minimum final module mark, as outlined in the assessment plan, in course/modules with final examinations, will not be allowed to take the final examination. Under these circumstances, the only option for the student is to repeat the course/module when it is next offered; all conditions for


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repeat modules apply, as described above.

3.2.1.12 A student who, for any reason, is not satisfied with his/ her results for a specific module or the course overall and subsequent explanations from the Head of the Department and the Chief Examinations Officer (CEO) may lodge a written appeal to the DRARC within two days after the publication of the provisional final module mark or overall course results. The appeal should include copies of all assessed work previously returned to the student and should stipulate clearly the nature of grievances and include all possible proof of the mishandling or mistreatment of his/her results. The DRARC will forward the written appeal to an Independent Examiner, who will be invited to look into the examination answer scripts and other assessed work again and/or probe for any other reasons or causes behind the appeal. The Independent Examiner will submit a report to the DRARC, who will then table the report for discussion to the Academic Board, which will then make a final ruling based on and guided by the Independent Examiner’s report and in conformity with the standing examination regulations. Submission of an appeal should be accompanied with a copy of payment receipt of US$50 as costs for administration.

3.2.1.13 A student failing any course/module without a final examination, or the Research Project will be required to repeat the module when it is next offered; all conditions for repeat modules apply, as described above.

3.2.1.14 If a student needs to repeat or complete a module that has subsequently been allocated a lower number of credits, the Academic Board may award the student the number of credits that were originally allocated for the module when the student first failed the module or failed to complete the module.


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3.2.1.15 If a student needs to repeat or complete a module that has subsequently been removed from the relevant course timetable, the Academic Board may identify an alternative module or set a relevant program of assessed assignments equivalent to the number of credits allocated to the original module. In the case of a repeating student, the student will be considered to be completing the module for the first time and, should they fail the module, would therefore be eligible to repeat the module.

3.2.1.16 If a student is unable to complete a module, for reasons acceptable to the Academic Board, the Academic Board will have the right to require the student to sit for a special examination, attend the module at a later date, award a pass mark based on a student’s average performance in other modules or choose any other course of action it deems to be reasonable under the circumstances.

3.2.1.17 A Full-Time Student that achieves an overall grade point average (GPA) of less than 2.0 (see section 2), based on completed modules only and including all Semester 1 supplementary results, at the end of the academic year will immediately be discontinued from the program and become ineligible for the award. The student will not have the option to take further supplementary examinations or repeat in any failed module(s).

3.2.1.18 A Part-Time (Continuous) Student or a Part-Time (Intermittent) Student that achieves an overall grade point average (GPA) of less than 2.0 (see section 2), based on completed modules only, as long as those modules have a minimum credit allocation of 40 credits, and including any Semester 1 and Semester 2 supplementary results that are available, at the end of any academic year will immediately be discontinued from the program and become ineligible for the award. The student will not have the option to take further supplementary examinations or repeat in any failed module(s).


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3.2.1.19 Any student(s) found guilty of copying any piece of written assessed work from another student will automatically be awarded 0% for that piece of work. Whether or not copying has occurred will, in the first instance, be the decision of the Course Coordinator (or CEO if the Course Coordinator is the staff member responsible for marking the work) based on the evidence of the written work. The member of staff responsible for marking the assessed work will, if they suspect copying has taken place, request the Course Coordinator to consider the evidence and make a decision. If the Course Coordinator is satisfied that there is sufficient evidence of copying, the student(s) concerned, the CEO, the Module Coordinator and the relevant Module Lecturer will be informed in writing of the decision. All students, regardless of whom copied from whom, will be awarded 0% for the piece of work. Students, who are unhappy with the decision of the Course Coordinator, have the right to appeal to the CEO within two days of the Course Coordinators decision. The final decision on whether or not copying has taken place will rest with the CEO (or the DRARC if the CEO is the member of staff responsible for marking the work) who will also communicate this decision in writing to all concerned. Any student found guilty of copying work three times will automatically fail their course and be expelled from the College.

3.2.1.20 Students graduating will be supplied with a program Degree or Diploma. A further copy of the Degree/Diploma may be requested and, if the CEO is satisfied that a student has good reason for requesting a further copy, a copy will be supplied on payment US$50/copy. Official course transcripts, listing the courses/modules taken by a student and the marks/grades awarded for each of the courses/modules will also be supplied. The first copy of an official course transcript will be supplied free of charge; thereafter official course transcripts will be supplied on payment of US$50/copy.


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3.2.1.21 Once a student has graduated, failed the course/module or been discontinued from the program, the College will keep their examination answer booklets for exactly two years after the date of the publication of final course marks. Thereafter, all booklets will be destroyed.

3.2.1.22 Any student who fails their program or who leaves the College at any time before completing their program shall be supplied with an official course transcript, listing the courses/modules taken by the student and the marks/grades awarded for each completed course/module.

3.2.1.23 The College reserves the right to amend these regulations at any time after ensuring adequate notice is given to all students.

3.2.2. grading system for Bachelor degrees and Pg diploma

3.2.2.1 Letter grades are awarded for program course/modules and are based on the final module mark (Final Score), expressed as a whole number percentage. The grade awarded is based on the following standards:

table 29: Percentage equivalents used to convert final module marks into letter grades.

letter letter grade final Course/Module Markgrade definitions Pg diploma Bachelor Pg diploma ordinary degrees Modules diploma Modules

A Excellent 80-100% 80-100% 80-100%

B+ Very Good 70-79% 70-79% 75-79%

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C Average 50-59% 50-59% 60-69%

D Poor 40-49% 40-49% 40-60%

F Failure 0-39% 0-39% 0-39%

I Incomplete - - -

Q Disqualified - - -

3.2.2.2 Letter grades awarded for each course or module are then converted into grade points on the basis of the following standard:

Points Per Letter Grade: A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1; E = 0

3.2.2.3 The Grade Point Average (GPA) for the program overall is then calculated in the following way. The grade point for each course/module is multiplied by the number of credits assigned for the same course/module to produce a course/module credit grade point score for each of the completed courses or modules. The course/module credit grade point scores for all of the course/modules, in a given program, are then added together to produce a total credit grade point score for the completed courses/modules overall, which is then divided by the total number of credits (i.e. the number of credits assigned to the all of the completed modules in the program) to produce a cumulative, and ultimately a final, GPA. The GPA is rounded up one decimal place when the value of the second decimal place is 0.05 or greater. Section 3.1.2.3 of these regulations provides an example of how a GPA is calculated.

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table 30: Classification system used to determine class/division.

Class/division final gPA final gPAof Award Bachelor degrees Pg diploma

First Class (I) 4.4-5.0 4.4-5.0

Second Class (II A) 3.5-4.3 3.5-4.3

Second Class (IIB) 2.7-3.4 2.7-3.4

Third Class (III) 2.0-2.6 2.0-2.6

Fail 0.0-1.9 0.0-1.9

3.2.2.5 All students will be graded according to their cumulative performance across academic years within the maximum period allowed under 3.2.1.2 above. Students admitted into a program and awarded transfer credits, from other courses towards the award, will be graded only on those additional assessed modules necessary for them to reach the required credit total.

3.2.3 Examination Regulations for Bachelor Degrees and PG Diploma

In addition to applying to all final examinations, the following regulations, where appropriate, also apply to continuous module assessment tests and quizzes.

3.2.3.1 Each student will be provided with an examination number for each semester. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that his or her examination number is not lost and that no other person is aware of his or her examination number.

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Board, will be deemed to have failed the final examination and awarded an examination mark of 0%. Any student who intends to be absent from a final examination must, if at all possible, ensure that a written notice, explaining the reasons for the intended absence, is submitted to the CEO at least five days prior to the start of the final examination. If the CEO is of the opinion that the stated reasons for the intended absence are unlikely to be acceptable to the Academic Board, the CEO has the duty to inform the student, if time allows, in writing before the start of the final examination. If it is not possible for the student to ensure that a written explanation for the intended absence, is submitted to the CEO prior to the start of the final examination, the student must, if at all possible, ensure that such a written notice is submitted to the CEO at the earliest possible time after the final examination and certainly no later than the date of publication of the provisional results for the final examination. The CEO will then submit the details of the case to the Academic Board for a decision on whether the reason for absence was an acceptable one.

3.2.3.3 Students will not be permitted in examination rooms for one hour before the start and one hour after the end of a final examination. Signage will be posted designating rooms to be used for final examinations, indicating that they are out of bounds to students.

3.2.3.4 Students must only enter and leave an examination room through one entrance, indicated by the invigilators. Invigilators have the right to search any student as they enter the examination room.

3.2.3.5 All students will need to be in their seats a minimum of five minutes before the scheduled start of the final examination. During this time, the invigilators will make all necessary announcements.


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3.2.3.6 Any student who comes late into the examination room will not be allowed to compensate for the lost time.

3.2.3.7 No student will be allowed to leave an examination room within the first 30 minutes after the start of the final examination.

3.2.3.8 Any student arriving more than 30 minutes after the start of the final examination will not be allowed access to the examination room.

3.2.3.9 On entering and while inside the examination room, students are not permitted to speak to anyone other than the invigilators. If students need to attract the attention of the invigilators, they should raise their hand and speak only to the invigilators. Any student who contravenes this regulation will immediately have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from their final examination mark. A further breach of this regulation will result in the student being deemed to have failed the final examination and awarded a mark of 0%. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.

3.2.3.10 Each student must provide him/herself with pencils, pens, a ruler, calculator, a rubber/eraser and a pencil sharpener. Students may bring a written copy of their examination number into the examination room. Any other articles will only be allowed into the examination room following consultation with the invigilators or the CEO. No bags and mobile phones are allowed in an examination room at any time. No student is allowed to carry on his or her person written notes.

3.2.3.11 Any student wishing to take an English language dictionary into a final examination must first make an official written request to the CEO, who will make a decision after consultation with the relevant Head of the Department and


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Module Coordinator. If the CEO decides to allow the use of the dictionary, the student must hand in the dictionary to the CEO no later than 24 hours before the start of the final examination. The dictionary will be checked by the CEO and then handed to the invigilator who will give it to the student at the start of the examination and collect it again at the end of the examination before returning it to the CEO.

3.2.3.12 All rough notes made by a student during a final examination must be made in the official examination answer booklet and crossed out afterwards. Under no circumstances must any student remove any pages from an examination answer booklet. If any student is found to have removed any page from an examination answer booklet, they will have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from their final examination mark for each missing page. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.

3.2.3.13 Any student wishing to use the toilet during an examination must raise their hand to attract the attention of an invigilator, who will escort the student out of the examination room. The student must leave all jackets and coats in the examination room and the invigilator will remain with the student at all times and have the right to ask the student to empty the contents of their pockets or make any other search of the student that they feel is reasonable. Only one student will be allowed to leave the examination room to use the toilet at any time.

3.2.3.14 Any student who cheats during the final examination, by copying from other students or otherwise, will have this brought to his/her attention immediately by the invigilator and will have his/her case reported to the CEO by the relevant invigilator. Such a contravention of examination regulations, if considered to have been proved beyond a reasonable doubt by the Academic Board, is punishable by total failure of the


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relevant course and immediate expulsion from the College. That student will completely have lost his/her eligibility to enroll again as student.

3.2.3.15 No student will be allowed to leave the examination room during the last 20 minutes of the final examination so that there are minimal disturbances to the other students.

3.2.3.16 If a student leaves the examination room, during any final examination, without permission, he/she will not be allowed to return to the examination room and will have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from the final examination mark. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.

3.2.3.17 At the end of the final examination, all students will be asked by the invigilator to stop writing and the invigilator will subsequently give the necessary instructions. Timing of the final examination will be based on a clock present in the examination room. Any student who continues writing after they have been asked by the invigilator to stop, will have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from the final examination mark. A further breach of this regulation will result in the student being deemed to have failed the final examination and awarded a mark of 0%. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.

3.2.3.18 Students must ensure that, for all final examinations, their correct examination number appears on all used examination answer booklets. Students should not write their name on their examination answer booklet. If it is discovered during assessment that a student has written an incorrect number on their examination answer booklet, the student will be penalized. Lecturers and/or invigilators will remind the students during the examination to write the correct number


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on the examination booklet.

3.2.3.19 Students must ensure that all questions to be marked are correctly listed on the front of examination answer booklet. If a student answers more than the required number of questions in a final examination, the marker will mark only the required number in the order that they are written in the examination answer booklet. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that any answers not intended for marking are completely crossed out and not listed on the front of the examination answer booklet.

3.2.3.20 At the end of the final examination, all students must remain seated until the invigilator has collected all the examination answer booklets. Every student is obliged to safeguard his/her work and hand-in the right booklet, as other materials will not be accepted after the student has left the examination room. Any student who leaves their seat, after he/she has been asked by the invigilator to stay seated, will have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from the final examination mark. A further breach of this regulation will result in the student being deemed to have failed the final examination and awarded a mark of 0%. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.

3.2.3.21 Students are only allowed to take the final examination question paper out of the examination room. Any other writing materials should be crossed out and left in the room. Any student who is caught carrying any other written material out of the examination room will have a penalty mark of 20.0% subtracted from the final examination mark. This penalty will be indicated on the student’s final examination script by one of the invigilators and confirmed by the CEO.

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to the Academic Board through the DRARC. The written appeal must reach the DRARC no later than one week after the decision is made by the CEO. In all cases, the final decision regarding the student’s complaint will rest with the Academic Board.

3.2.3.23 No student will be allowed to enroll in the next level program without satisfying all the requirements of their current program. Bachelor Degree year one students will not be allowed to continue with Bachelor Degree year two or year three classes without satisfying all of the requirements of Bachelor Degree year one and year two, respectively.

3.3 definitions for key examination terminology

These Assessment and Examination Regulations contain a number of terms, some of which, in an attempt to assist the reader in understanding the regulations, are defined or explained below.

Continuous work assessment - the assessment of a student’s performance, for any particular course or module, by way of a series of assessed exercises other than a final examination; for example, assignments or practical field exercises scheduled throughout the duration of the course ormodule.

Course – specific subjects, taught and assessed separately from other subjects, which are part of the Bachelor Degree program; for example, the Wildlife Ecology course in the Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Tourism. A course is taught over a several month period.

Course assessment - the overall means of assessing student performance for all work in a given course.

Course assessment plan - the overall set of continuous assessment exercises and a final examination plan that will be used to assess the performance of a student for a particular course.


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final course mark - the final mark, expressed as a percentage, for a course awarded to a student after taking into account the continuous work assessment mark and, where applicable, the final examination mark.

final module mark - the final mark, expressed as a percentage, for a module awarded to a student after taking into account the continuous work assessment mark, and where applicable, the final examination mark.

final examination - an examination set, on a specific subject given at the end of the module or course following the completion of all teaching for that subject.

grade Point Average (gPA) - a score calculated by dividing the total credit grade point score achieved by a student by the number of credits available for the completed modules or courses in a program, for use in determining a cumulative and final GPA and awarding a award class/division to a student.

grade point score - the value assigned to a particular letter grade for use in calculating a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) for a program.

group work assessment - a method of assessing students through work assigned to groups of students, as opposed to individual students, where each student in a group receives the same mark as awarded to the other group members.

Module - specific subjects, taught and assessed separately from other subjects, which are part of the Certificate and Diploma programs; for example, the Identification of Plants module In the Technician Certificate program. A module is taught over a three week period.

Module assessment - the overall means of assessing student performance for all work in a given module.


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Module assessment plan - the overall set of continuous assessment exercises and a final examination plan that will be used to assess the performance of a student for a particular module.

Module credit grade point score - the score calculated by multiplying a student’s Grade Point score by the number of credits assigned for a particular module, for use in calculating a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA).

total credit grade point score - a score calculated by summing all the module credit grade point scores achieved by a student for a complete program, for use in calculating a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA).


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4.0 College Academic and Administrative staff strengths

This following section provides a list of staff of the College and academic/professional strengths. 4.1 Acting rector of the College and senior lecturer

Freddy S. Manongi PhD (Rural Social Science: Religion and Ecology), Bangor University, Wales, United Kingdom; MSc. (Conservation Biology), University of Cape Town, South Africa; BSc. (Zoology and Wildlife Ecology), University of Dar es Salaam; Ordinary Diploma (Wildlife Management), CAWM/Mweka; Certificate (Conservation Project Planning), University of Bradford, England; Certificate (Wildlife Management) CAWM/Mweka.

4.2 Acting deputy rector Academic, research and Consultancy

and senior lecturer

Edward K. Msyani MSc. (Wildlife Management and Control), Reading University, UK; BSc (Zoology and Wildlife Ecology), University of Dar es Salaam; Diploma in Fisheries Kunduchi Fisheries Institute - TZ.; Certificate in Fisheries, Mbegani Fisheries Institute

4.3 Acting deputy rector Planning, finance and Administration and senior lecturer

Omoury A. MSc. (Ecology), Western Michigan Chambegga University, USA; BSc. (Zoology and

Wildlife Ecology), University of Dar es Salaam; PGD (Ecology), Colorado State University, USA

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4.4 Wildlife tourism department

Kokel L. Head of MSc. (Natural Resources Manage- Melubo Department, ment), University of Dar es Salaam; Lecturer & Chief BSc. (Geography & Environme- Examinations ntal Studies), University of Officer Dar es Salaam

Didacus B. Lecturer MSc. (Tourism Planning & Kasunga Development), University

of Surrey, England; B.Com. (Marketing) University of Dar es Salaam; Diploma (Tourism Management), Klessheim Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management Salzburg – Austria; Cert. (Materials Management), NBMM-T; Certificate in Classification and Grading of Tourism Facilities (Pretoria – South Africa)

Obeid J. Assistant MSc. (Management of Natural Mahenya Lecturer Resources in Sustainable

Agriculture), Sokoine University of Agriculture; BA. (Education), University of Dar es Salaam (Currently on a PhD Study Leave – Norway)

Fidelcastor F. Tutorial BTTM. (Travel and Tourism Kimario Assistant Operations Management), Moi

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Richard A. Tutorial MSc Marketing Management, Kisasembe Assistant Mzumbe University; BA.

(Cultural Anthropology & Tourism), Tumaini University Iringa; Ordinary Diploma (Education), Mpwapwa Teachers College

4.5 Wildlife Management department

Edward K. Head of MSc. (Wildlife Management and Msyani Department Control), Reading University, & Senior UK; BSc (Zoology and Wildlife Lecturer Ecology), University of Dar es

Salaam; Diploma in Fisheries Kunduchi Fisheries Institute - TZ; Certificate in Fisheries, Mbegani Fisheries Institute

Reginald T. Senior MSc. (Ecology), Western Mwaya Lecturer Michigan University, USA; BSc. - (Zoology and Wildlife

Ecology), University of Dar es Salaam; Diploma in Fisheries Kunduchi Fisheries Institute – TZ

Thadeus M. Senior MSc. (Wildlife Management / Binamungu Lecturer Control), Reading, UK; BSc.

(Wildlife Ecology and Zoology), UDSM; Dipl. (Forestry), Olmotonyi; Certificate (Forestry), Olmotonyi; Certificate (Wood Utilisation), Italy (currently on secondment to African Wildlife Foundation, Arusha)


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Baker M. Senior MSc. (Conservation Biology), Masuruli Lecturer Kent University, UK; BSc.

(Agriculture) – Sokoine University of Agriculture (currently on a PhD Study Leave – Canada)

Baldwin A. Lecturer MSc. (Wildlife Ecology), Western Mwakamela Michigan University, USA;

BSc. - Zoology and Wildlife Ecology, University of Dar es Salaam; PGD in Environmental Education, Strachyclade –UK; Ordinary Diploma (Fisheries) Kunduchi Fisheries Institute

Pius F. Dean of MSc. (Environmental Law and Malata Students Kent University – UK; & Lecturer Coordinator) BSc. (Zoology and (Armoury Wildlife Ecology), University of Conservation), Dar es Salaam; Diploma

(Beekeeping), Tabora; Certificate (Beekeeping), Olmotonyi – Arusha; Certificate (Law ) - University of Dar es Salaam. Certificate (Moving Target Shooting), Sweden. Certificate (Basic Tracking Skills), Mweka.

Alex W. Lecturer MSc. (Wildlife Management & Kisingo Conservation), University of Reading, UK; Diploma

(Endangered Species Manage-ment), .University of - Kent, UK; BSc. (Wildlife Management) Sokoine University of Agriculture; Certificate (Climate


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Change & Biodiveristy), University of Dar es Salaam. Certificate (Basic Tracking Skills), Mweka (currently on a PhD Study Leave – Canada)

Teresia R. Assistant MA. ( Community Economic Olemako Lecturer Development), Southern New Hampshire University USA PGD (Wildlife Management),

CAWM/Mweka Adv. Diploma (Community Economic Develo-pment) Tengeru (currently on a PhD Study Leave – Norway/SUA)

Lazaro J. Assistant MSc. (Natural Resources Mangewa Lecturer Assessment and Management), University of Dar es Salaam; BSc. (Wildlife Management),

Sokoine University of Agriculture; Certificate (Wildlife Management & Conservation), Tokyo – JICA Centre); Certificate (Participatory Planning & wildlife Management Areas Concept in Tanzania, CAWM/Mweka

Hamad I. Assistant MSc. (Ecology of Drylands), Ben Dulle Lecturer – Gurion, University, Israel; BSc. (Chief (Zoology and Wildlife Ecology), Admissions University of Dar es Salaam; Officer) Ordinary Diploma (Wildlife

Management), CAWM/Mweka (currently on a PhD Study Leave - Germany)


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Oliver C. Assistant MSc. (Environmental Science, Nyakunga Lecturer Environmental Planning and

Management), UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands; BSc. (Zoology and Wildlife Ecology) University of Dar es Salaam; Ordinary Diploma (Wildlife Management), CAWM/Mweka (currently on a PhD Study Leave – Italy)

Felix A. Principal BSc. (Agriculture & Wildlife Lyimo Instructor Science), New Mexico State (Study Area University, USA Coordinator)

Philipo H. Tutorial BSc. (Urban and Regional Malley Assistant Planning) - University of Dar es

Salaam; Certificate in Disaster Management at UCLAS. MSc., Land Management, Ecological Conservation, Cranfield University, England. Certificate (Basic Tracking Skills), Mweka.

Alodia K. Tutorial BSc. (Geography and Environ- Machumu Assistant mental Studies) University

of Dar es Salaam; MSC (Environmental Planning and Management, UNESCO IHE THE NERTHERLANDS)

Elibariki H. Tutorial BSc. (Wildlife Management), Shilla Assistant Sokoine University of Agriculture

(SUA). (currently on MSc. Study Leave Australia)


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Gideon I. Tutorial BSc. (Wildlife Management), Alfred Assistant Sokoine University of Agriculture

(SUA).(Currently on MSc. Study Leave - Norway)

Beatrice E. Tutorial BSc. (Wildlife Management), Benjamin Assistant Sokoine University of Agriculture

(SUA). (Currently on MSc Study Leave – Norway)

Henry K. Tutorial BSc. (Wildlife Management), Njovu Assistant Sokoine University of Agriculture

(SUA).(Currently on MSc. Study Leave – Norway)

Elizabeth K. Tutorial BSc. (Wildlife Management), Mtui Assistant Sokoine University of

Agriculture (SUA). (Currently on MSc. Study Leave – Norway)

Neema R. Tutorial BSc. (Wildlife Management), Kinabo Assistant Sokoine University of Agriculture

(SUA)

Gastor J. Tutorial BSc. (Wildlife Management), Lyakurwa Assistant & Sokoine University of Agriculture Deputy Chief (SUA) Examinations Officer Peter Tutorial BSc. Wildlife Management Genda Assistant and Conservation, Makerere

University, Uganda

Joshua M. Senior Certificate in Herbarium, Mushi Biodiversity Dar es Salaam Technician


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Julius V. Biodiversity BSc (Wildlife Management), Lasway Technician SUA Billy J. Biodiversity Certificate in Wildlife Munisi Technician Management (CAWM), Diploma

in Nature Conservation – TUT, South Africa

4.6 research and Consultancy department

Ladislaus W. Senior MSc. (Wildlife Management Kahana Lecturer & Control), Reading University, Head of UK; BSc. (Zoology and Wildlife Department Ecology), University of

Dar es Salaam; Diploma (Fisheries), Kunduchi; Diploma (Environmental Management), Galilee - Israel; Certificate in Fisheries, Nyegezi - Mwanza;

Certificate (Professional Develo-pment & Environmental Educa-

tion) - Bath University, UK.

4.7 kwakuchinja study site staff

Augustine D. Principal Certificate from Pasiansi Wildlife Mwageni Ranger 1 Management

Paulo P. Senior Primary School Education Salfu Ranger 1 Michael W. Senior Primary School Education Chaulla Ranger 1 Nassoro A. Senior Primary School Education Kapinga Ranger 1


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Joseph L. Senior Primary School Education Naibala Ranger 1 & Driver 4.8 Public relations unit

Richard A. Acting Principal MSc Marketing Management, Kisasembe Public Relations Mzumbe University; BA. Officer (Cultural Anthropology

& Tourism), Tumaini University Iringa; Ordinary Diploma (Education), Mpwapwa Teachers College

4.9 information and Communication technology unit (iCt)

Joseph F. ICT BengCo(Bachelor of Engineering Mramba Administrator in Computer Engineering),DIT:

F.T.C(Full technician Certificate in Computer Engineering),DIT.,

Simon T. System BSc.(Information Technology) Kiondo Administrator Stefano Moshi Memorial

University College; Dip. ICT, (Stephano Moshi Memorial University College)

Sydney L. ICT Rothbletz Technician F.T.C. (DIT-DSM)

4.10 library department

Beatus M. Librarian I; B.A (Library & Information Kisangija Head of Library Studies), Tumaini University- Department DSM; Diploma (Library &

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Bagamoyo Pwani); Certificate. National S/keeping, National Board of Materials Management (NBMM)

Yusuph H. Senior Ordinary Diploma (Library & Kopwe Library Information Studies), SLADS Assistant II Bagamoyo Pwani); Certificate

(Library & Information Studies National Central Library, Dar es Salaam

Mary R. Senior Ordinary Diploma (Library & Njau Library Information Studies), SLADS Assistant II Bagamoyo Pwani); Certificate

(Library & Information Studies), National Central Library, Dar es Salaam

Ziada A. Senior Ordinary Diploma (Library & Mbano Library Information Studies), SLADS Assistant II Bagamoyo Pwani); Certificate

(Library & Information Studies), National Central Library, Dar es Salaam

Judith E. Library Ordinary Diploma (Library & Mbowe Assistant I Information Studies), SLADS

Bagamoyo Pwani); Certificate (Library & Information Studies), National Central Library, Dar es Salaam

John S. Assistant Dip. Lib. & Doc. (SLADS- Mwamba Librarian Bagamoyo-Pwani), Cert. Lib.

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Nuru H. Assistant Certificate in Library; Diploma Mwelinde Librarian in Librarianship and

Documentation

4.11 finance department and Accounting unit

Peter E. Senior ADA (IFM-DSM) Mghwira Assistant Accountant, Acting Bursar Herman S. Assistant ADA (IFM-DSM) Kimbwereza Accountant

Salutary J. Assistant PGD. Acc. (IFM-DSM); B.Com. Adrian Accountant Accounts, University of Dar es

Salaam

Leocardia G. Assistant AD. (Co-operative Accounts), Siyumba Accountant Co-operative College-Moshi-

MuCCOBS

Cecilia P. Assistant ADA (Masoka Mgt Training Sosoma Accountant Institute-Moshi)

Efrem E. Assistant ADA (IFM-DSM) Ndesoma Accountant

Edwin M. Assistant BBA(SAUT – Mwanza); Diploma Mihangwa Accountant (Business Administration), CBE –Dar es Salaam

4.12 supplies unit David P. Assistant Ordinary Diploma (Materials Kyara Supplies Management), DSA - Officer Dar es Salaam.


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4.13 Procurement Management unit

Peris S. Assistant Bachelor Degree, Procurement Ayo Supplies Management, NBMM, Officer Dar es Salaam

Grace C. Member Bachelor Degree, Procurement Swai of PMU Management (MuCCOBS),

Tanzania

4.14 human resources and Administration department

Nsairo G. Principal Advanced Diploma (Transport Nkini Human Management), NIT-DSM; Resources and Masters of Business Administra- Administration tion (Finance and Banking), Officer I Mzumbe University, Tanzania

Richard A. Senior Human Diploma (Human Resources Njau Resources and Management), KIM/CSC, Administration DSM/Nairobi; Certificate Officer (Management Development),

CSD/British Council, DSM; Certificate (Training of Trainers), IDM, Mzumbe; Certificate (Application of Work Study for Industrial Safety), NIP, DSM; Certificate (Training Methods), University of Bradford, U.K

Moshi O. Administrative Diploma in Secretarial Studies Yusuf Secretary I from TPSC Dar es Salaam

Phebe H. Administrative Cert. Secretary-ship (Temple Kisare Secretary I College Nairobi) Certificate,

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Monica C. Office Diploma in Secretarial Studies Samagwa Management from TPSC, Dar es Salaam Secretary

Tusibilege H. Office Diploma in Secretarial Studies Mbetwa Management from TPSC, Dar es Salaam Secretary

Betsy J. Senior Office Certificate in Secretarial Studies Jimmy Attendant

4.15 Medical services unit Neema F. Assistant Advanced Diploma in Medicine Lema Medical Officer (Ifakara, TTCIH)

Magdalena E. Senior Nursing Diploma (Nursing & Midwifery), Shayo Officer Tanga Certificate(Ophthalmic

Nursing Assistant), (Mvumi Hospital -Dodoma)

Mary E. Senior Diploma (Medical Laboratory), Maria Laboratory Muhimbili Medical Centre- Technician Dar es Salaam.

4.16 transport and Workshop unit Gerald F. Senior Certificate (Auto Electronic), Urio Mechanic I Morogoro; Certificate (Generator

Repair M/Benz, H/Duty Trucks), D.T. Dobbie Dar es Salaam; Certificate (Planned Maintenance Diesel, Petrol Engine Overhaul), D.T. Dobbie Nairobi.


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Sosthenes M. Senior Certificate (Mechanics Grade III), Mwandu Mechanics Tanga; Certificate (Diesel

Engine and Maintenance) (Iringa); Certificate (M/Benz Trucks), D.T. Dobbie

Dar es Salaam.

Renatus J. Senior Driver Driving License Grade C Chuwa

Gaspar J. Senior Driver Driving License Grade C Mdawa

Peter M. Senior Driver Driving License Grade C Guga

Marungu M. Senior Driver Driving License Grade C Maiso

Edward N. Senior Driver Driving License Grade C & Trade Shirima Test Grade 1

Paschal A. Senior Driver Driving License Grade C & Trade Nyasa Test Grade 1

Stephen A. Driver 1 Driving License Grade C Mtera

Samwel S. Driver 1 Driving License Grade C Mwigwa Juma S. Driver 1 Driving License Grade C Mfutakamba


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4.17 estates unit

Ngina M. Housekeeper Certificate (Housekeeping and Materu Laundry), Hotel and Tourism

Training Institute - Dar es Salaam

Adelard M. Senior Certificate (Minor Electrical Kauki Artisan I Domestic Service) VETA, Moshi


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5. CAlendAr of ACtiVities (2012/13 ACAdeMiC YeAr)

5.1 ACAdeMiC seMesters And grAduAtion

Semester 1 (20 weeks) 6th Aug. to 21st Dec. 2012 Semester 2 (22 weeks) 07 Jan to 07 June 2013Graduation 2011/12 27 October 2012Graduation 2012/13 2nd November 2013End of Academic Year 2012/13 07th June 2013

(remaining students leave the campus by 08th June 2013)

end of semester i 21th December, 2012 Preparation for semester I 10th- 14th Dec., 2012Examinations Semester I Final Examinations 17th -21th Dec., 2012End of Basic Certificate /Departure 21st December, 2012

Preparation for semester II Examinations i) (Diploma in Wildlife Mgt, I 27th-31stMay 2013 (Diploma in Wildlife Mgt, year II, 20th – 24th May 2013 Diploma in Wildlife Tourism Year I 03rd -07th May 2013 ii) Certificate W/life Mgt 10th - 14 th June 2013iii) Diploma W/life Tourism year II 20th – 24th May 2013iv) Certificate Tourism Hunting 01st - 05th June 2013v) Certificate W/life Tourism 24th -28th June 2013vi) Basic Certificate 13th -17th May 2013v) Bachelor Degrees (Wildlife Tourism & Management) Semester I Start 03 October 2011Bachelor Degrees Semester 1 end 05 February 2012

Calendar of Activities for the 2012/13 - 2013/14 Academic Year

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Bachelor Degrees Semester 1 Final Examination 13-17 February 2012Bachelor Degrees Preparation for examinations Semester I 06-10 February 2012Bachelor Degrees Semester II start 27 February 2012Bachelor Degrees Semester II end 08 July 2012Bachelor Degrees Semester II Examination preparation 09-13 July 2012Bachelor Degrees Semester I1 Final Examination 16-20 July 2012Bachelor Degrees Preparation for supplementary Examinations Semester II 23-27 July 2012Bachelor Degrees Semester I Supplementary Examination 30July-03August 2012 Semester II Final Examinationsi) (Diploma in Wildlife Mgt, (Diploma in Wildlife Mgt, year I & II, Advanced & Postgraduate Diploma, Diploma in Wildlife Tourism Year I) 28May- 2nd June 2013 ii) Certificate W/life Mgt 04th-8th June 2013iii) Diploma W/life Tourism year II 07th-12th May 2013iv) Certificate Tourism Hunting 18th- 22th June 2013v) Certificate W/life Tourism 04th -08th May 2013vi) Basic Certificate 17th -21st May 2013

5 .2 BreAks And PuBliC holidAYs

Christmas/New Year Break 22th Dec 2012 to 06th January 2013End of Academic Year Break for Dip. I 07th June to 05th August 2012Farmers Day 08th August 2012Nyerere Day 14th October 2012Independence Day 09th December 2012


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Christmas Day 25th December 2012 Boxing Day 26th December 2012 New Years Day 01st January 2013Zanzibar Revolution 12th January 2013Good Friday 29th March 2013Easter Sunday 31st March 2013Easter Monday 01st April 2013Karume Day 07th April 2013Union Day 26th April 2013May Day 01st May 2013Trade Day 07th July 2013

N.B. The College observes Muslim public holidays. However, these holidays are not included above as they are observed depending on moon sightings and dates are not yet confirmed.

5.3 CourseWork AssessMent, exAMinAtions And suPPleMentAries And rePeAt Modules

Dates for continuous assessment exercises and final examinations for specific modules will be indicated in the Module Outlines provided at the start of each module.

Semester I Provisional Results 10th February 2013

semester i supplementary examinationsi) (Diploma in Wildlife Mgt, year I 10th-14th June 2013 (Diploma in Wildlife Mgt, II, 10th-14th June 2013 Diploma in Wildlife Mgt, year II 03th - 07th June 2013 Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife 03th - 07th June 2013 Diploma in Wildlife Tourism Year I) 24th - 28th June 2013ii) Certificate W/life Mgt 24th- 28th June 2013iii) Diploma W/life Tourism year II 10th-14th June 2013iv) Certificate Tourism Hunting 15th - 19thJune 2013v) Certificate W/life Tourism 08th – 12th July 2013


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vi) Basic Certificate 24th -28th Dec 2012 Semester I and II Provisional Results 28th June 2013

Semester II Supplementary Examinations 20th June to 19th July

2013 i) (Diploma in Wildlife Mgt, I 17th- 21st June 2013 (Diploma in Wildlife Mgt, year II 10th-14th June 2013

Postgraduate Diploma, Diploma in Wildlife 17th- 21st June 2013 Diploma in Wildlife Tourism Year I) 01st-05th July 2013 ii) Certificate W/life Mgt 01st-05th July 2013 iii) Diploma W/life Tourism year II 17th- 21st June 2013 iv) Certificate Tourist Hunting 22nd - 26th June 2013 v) Certificate W/life Tourism 15th -19th July 2013 vi) Basic Certificate 19th -23th June 2013

*Depending on the availability of Lectures

5.4 MAJor students eVents

Students’ Council elections 05th September 2012 Dinner Dance 08th June 2013

5.5 on CAMPus And field PrACtiCAl trAining

Practical exercise training may be taken within modules in classrooms, laboratory or outside classroom on campus.

However, field safari training aim to provide training in practical skills, often related to subject matter covered in earlier covered parts of modules, or the integration of knowledge acquired in other modules. The detailed plans for safari modules will be given before the safari. The following safari modules are scheduled:


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six –Months Basic Certificate

sAfAri 1: Field Identification and 26thNov. - 03th Dec. 2012 Ecology

sAfAri 2: Field Identification and 29thApril to 06th May 2013 Ecology

technician Certificate in Wildlife Management

sAfAri 1: Field Identification and 26thNov. - 03th Dec. 2012 Ecological Monitoring Ngorongoro Conservation

Area

sAfAri 2: Basic Field Skills 07th to 14th January 2013 Arusha National Park

sAfAri 3: Wildlife Management & 01st to 08 th April 2013 Tourism Mkomazi National Park

technician Certificate in Wildlife tourism

sAfAri 1: Wildlife Resource 12th to 19th Nov. 2012 Identification Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

sAfAri 2: Basic Field Skills 07th to 14th January 2013

sAfAri 3: Protected Area 27th May -03th June 2013 Interpretation Pangani Arusha and

Serengeti National Parks

sAfAri 3: Field attachment / 15th July - 29 th Aug. 2013 Intensive field safari


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technician Certificate tourism hunting

sAfAri 1: Ecology of Hunting 01st to 15th October 2013 Selous Game Reserve

sAfAri 2: Wilderness skills 07th to 14th January 2013 Arusha N. Park

sAfAri 3: Hunting Camps & 17th to 25th June 2013 Animal Tracking Pangani Arusha and

Serengeti National Parks

sAfAri 3: Field attachment/ Intensive field safari 23th July- 03th Aug. 2013

diploma i Wildlife Management

sAfAri 1: Biodiversity Assessment 12th to 19th Nov. 2013 Techniques Saadani National Park

sAfAri 2: Wilderness Skills 21st Jan to 28th Jan 2013 Kilimanjaro National Park

sAfAri 3: Conservation Ecology & Management 08th – 22nd April 2013 Arusha & Serengeti

National Parks & Pangani

diploma i tourism Management

sAfAri 1: Natural Resource Inventory 22th to 05th Oct. 2012 Saadani National Park

sAfAri 2: Wilderness Skills 21st Jan to 28th Jan 2013 Kilimanjaro National Park

sAfAri 3: Conservation Ecology & 08th – 22nd April 2013 Management Arusha & Serengeti

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diploma ii Wildlife Management

sAfAri 4: Community Conservation 01th to 15th Oct. 2012 and Wildlife Utilization

sAfAri 5: Law enforcement* 29th October 2012 Inter-module diploma ii Wildlife tourism

sAfAri 4: Tourism Operation 22th Oct- 05th 2012

sAfAri 5: Tourism Planning 18th -25 th March 2013

Bachelor degree in Wildlife tourism

sAfAri 1: Introduction to Biological Classification 21st -28th Jan 2013

sAfAri 2: Ecology & Physical resources 17th – 24th June 2013

Bachelor degree in Wildlife Management

sAfAri 1: Biological Science 21st -28th Jan 2013 sAfAri 2: Animal & plant systems 08th – 15th July 2013

Bachelor degree in Wildlife tourism year ii

sAfAri 3: Conservation Biology and Resource Inventory 14th -28th Jan 2013

sAfAri 4: Tourism operations and Marketing 08th – 15th April 2013

Bachelor degree in Wildlife Management year ii

sAfAri 1: Biology and Geography 21st -28th Jan 2013


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sAfAri 2: Wildlife management & Law enforcement 15th – 22th July 2013

5.6 reseArCh ProJeCts

For Bachelor Degree and PG Diploma students, a research project provides further training in practical field skills.

The seminar presentation and projects are scheduled as follows:

Diploma II (Seminar presentation) 22th April to 06th May 2013

Postgraduate Diploma 16th April to 14th May 2013

5.7 trAining diVision Meetings

Committees within the Training Division meet according to a schedule consistent with the Terms of Reference for each committee. Extra-ordinary meetings of any committee may be called at any time.

College Academic Board

Lecturer workload planning workshop 2012/2013 12-14th July 2012 First quarter examinations & results meeting 08th October 2012 Second quarter Meeting 09th January 2013 Third quarter Meeting 10th April 2013

Wildlife Management department

First Quarter Meeting 03th October 2012

Second Quarter Meeting 12th December 2012

Third Quarter Meeting 10th April 2013

Fourth Quarter Meeting 12th June 2013


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Wildlife tourism department

First Quarter Meeting 03th October 201 2




research and Consultancy department





library Committee

First Quarter Meeting 26th September 2012


Third Quarter Meeting 08th March 2013

Fourth Quarter Meeting 17th May 2013

Admissions Committee


Second Quarter Meeting 01st March 2012

Third Quarter Meeting 17th May 2013


Joint Admissions Committees (NACTE) 26th June 2013


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College newsletter editorial Committee (CneC)

First Quarter Meeting 14th September 2012



Fourth Quarter Meeting 22nd May 2013

iCt Committee

Quarter Meeting 14th September 2012



Fourth Quarter Meeting 22nd May 2013

5.8 MAnAgeMent Meetings

The College’s management meetings will take place according to the schedule that is outlined on this document. In this context, management meetings include all other committees outside the Training Division and Governing Body.

All Workers’ Meetings

First Meeting 11th July 2012Second Meeting 07th January 2012

rAAWu Meetings

First quarter meeting 01st July 2012

Second quarter meeting 10th October2012

Third quarter meeting 02nd January 2013

Fourth Quarter meeting 12th April 2013


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Management Committee Meetings

First Meeting 03rd July, 2012

Second Meeting 27th July, 2012

Third Meeting 10th August, 2012

Fourth Meeting 24th August, 2012

Fifth Meeting 14th September, 2012

Sixth Meeting 26th September, 2012

Seventh Meeting 10th October, 2012

Eighth Meeting 26th October, 2012

Ninth Meeting 16th November, 2012

Tenth Meeting 23rd November, 2012

Eleventh Meeting 12th December, 2012

Twelfth Meeting 26th December, 2012

Thirteenth Meeting 11th January, 2013

Fourteenth Meeting 25th January, 2013

Fifteenth Meeting 14th February, 2013

Sixteenth Meeting 22nd February, 2013

Seventeenth Meeting 13th March, 2013

Eighteenth Meeting 29th March, 2013

Nineteenth Meeting 12th April, 2013

Twentieth Meeting 26th April, 2013

Twenty first Meeting 10th May, 2013

Twenty Second Meeting 24th May, 2013

Twenty third Meeting 12th June, 2013

Twenty fourth Meeting 26th June, 2013


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Worker’ Council

First Quarter Meeting 15th August, 2012

Second Quarter Meeting 11th December, 2012

Third Quarter Meeting 08th April, 2013

Fourth Quarter Meeting 20th June, 2013

executive Committee of the Workers Council

First Meeting 25th July 2012

Second Meeting 27th August 2012

Third Meeting 26th September 2012

Fourth Meeting 05th October 2012

Fifth Meeting 16th November 2012

Sixth Meeting 26th December 2012

Seventh Meeting 25th January 2013

Eighth Meeting 22nd February 2013

Ninth Meeting 21st March 2013

Tenth Meeting 25th April 2013

Eleventh Meeting 23rd May 2013

Twelfth Meeting 20th June 2013

student’s Council


Second quarter Meeting 09th January 2013

Third Quarter Meeting 03rd April 2013

Fourth Quarter Meeting 15th May 2013


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human resources

First Meeting 26th July 2012

Second Meeting 08th August 2012

Third Meeting 05th September 2012

Fourth Meeting 03rd October 2012

Fifth Meeting 02nd November 2012

Sixth Meeting 07th December 2012

Seventh Meeting 02nd January 2013

Eighth Meeting 07th February 2013

Ninth Meeting 05th March 2013

Tenth Meeting 09th April 2013

Eleventh Meeting 05th June 2013

finance Committee


Second Quarter Meeting 07th January 2013


Fourth quarter 29th May 2013

Budget planning and finance Committee


Second Quarter Meeting 09th January 2013

Third Quarter Meeting 03rd April 2013

Fourth quarter 2nd May 2013


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5.9 goVerning BodY Meetings

The College’s Governing Body and its Committees (Executive Committee, Management and Staff Development Committee, Academic Committee, Planning and Finance Committee) will meet according to the following schedule:

First and Second Quarter 2012/2013 Meeting 26th to 29th Oct. 2012

Third Quarter 2012/2013 Meeting 17th to 18th Jan. 2013

Fourth Quarter 2012/2013 Meeting 23rd to 25th May 2013

The Executive Committee of the Governing Body will meet at any time and as will be determined by the Governing Body.


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