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Three-year Diploma in Applied Natural Resource Management set to fly following full accreditation and registration on the National Qualifications Framework
28 May 2025
The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) is proud to announce that its flagship Diploma in Applied Natural Resource Management has now received all formal accreditations and its official registration number from the relevant national regulatory bodies. We will enroll our first group of 1st year students in January 2026 and encourage interested parties to keep an eye on our website and communications platforms for further updates and application details.
This milestone follows a rigorous multi-year process to ensure the programme meets the highest academic and professional standards. With accreditation secured from the Council on Higher Education (CHE) at the end of 2024, and with the recent and subsequent registration of the qualification by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) – Qualification ID 124088, the College is pleased to confirm that the Diploma is now fully recognised as a nationally registered qualification at NQF Level 6.
The three-year Diploma has been developed to respond to the real-world needs of protected area managers and conservation practitioners working across southern Africa. It blends academic learning (two years online with annual practical blocks at the SAWC campus) with intensive field-based application (3rd year fully applied), ensuring graduates are equipped with both the knowledge and practical skills required to manage natural resources effectively and holistically.
This registration not only strengthens the credibility of the programme but also unlocks further opportunities for learners to access recognised pathways for advancement in the conservation sector.
The College wishes to thank all stakeholders and partners who contributed to this important achievement and looks forward to continuing to train Africa’s conservation leaders of the future.
The three-year Diploma has been developed to respond to the real-world needs of protected area managers and conservation practitioners working across southern Africa. It blends academic learning (two years online with annual practical blocks at the SAWC campus) with intensive field-based application (3rd year fully applied), ensuring graduates are equipped with both the knowledge and practical skills required to manage natural resources effectively and holistically.
This registration not only strengthens the credibility of the programme but also unlocks further opportunities for learners to access recognised pathways for advancement in the conservation sector.
The College wishes to thank all stakeholders and partners who contributed to this important achievement and looks forward to continuing to train Africa’s conservation leaders of the future.
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