PERFORM CONSERVATION GAURDIANSHIP

we had a case of poaching on the farm where a blue wildebeest was poached ,we had to search the area for any further evidence and also to see if we can find tracks etc.while we where in the area we found the guts of the blue wildebeest which was taken out by the poachers .also found shoe prints in the sand and tyre marks of the vehicle ..we learned a lot about poaching ...

while  i was at the wild life center we had to slaughter 2 antelopes .one was a blesbuck and one a rooihartebeest
which was killed due to old age or illness or injury .so we slaughtered them for  meat for the animals ..

COLLECT FIELD SPECIMENS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

COLLECT FIELD SPECIMENS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
US//252451

SO 1
AC 1 - LIST

1. preserving them
2. placing them in formalin

there is also many more ways in which you can collect specimens or catch specimens by placing small traps in which you catch them for research  .also by using nets .for the various type of animal you want to collect etc.

AC 2 - selection is made of appropriate data collection methods

1. by making notes 
2. writing it in a record book to keep track of what you have collected already 
3. by marking it on gps and keeping the location (co-ordinates)

list made of what data is needed for example : colour, size ,type etc.

AC 3 - records is made of all the data that you have collected ,the data is then
written down in a book or logged on a system where you can then see the records about each specimen as well as keep treck of them

 S0 2
AC 1 - the correct map type of the area is used for locating the specimen you want to collect data on
as with the wrong map type you will locate it .by also using a gps to find the co ordinates of the location where that specimens are or using compass to find the right direction .

SO 3
AC 1 - the correct specimen are collected and the correct data is taken from the specimen
as you are working with ,the specimen gets prepared by using the correct methods also by using the
right procedures

AC 2 - when collecting a specimen at an exact location a marking should be placed so that you can know where you get the specimen as well as the correct place to find that kind of specimen

AC 3 - when environmental date is recorded you can use the following to keep track of it ,

1. weather conditioning 
2. by taking pictures of the area 
3. tree diameter 

AC 5 - when live specimen was collected and all research is done the animal should be released
in the area of origin .and which he prefers then .this way there is no additional information you will require .

SO 4
AC 1 - when collecting live specimen and you want to transport them in a safe way make sure that you do so according to the size of the animal .also what you will need to keep it from getting injured etc .
like when transporting game like zebra you will need a big truck with separate compartments where a max of 5 zebras will go in .where you can transport them safely .without injuries .etc

AC 2 -dead species are suitably preserved without harming them .as this can be done by placing animals in formalin .or by pinning animals on polystyrene with needles and to use them for education purposes .

AC 4 - make sure that you keep all the information for a certain specimen with that specimen at all the times to prevent your information getting lost .

AC 5 - specimens are delivered to desired location also given to the right personnel which is handling the specimen  
 

IGNITE,CONTROL AND EXTINGUISH FIRES IN A CONSERVATION AREAS .

IGNITE AND CONTROL FIRES IN A CONSERVATION AREA
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this morning we had a fire drill meeting which we do every fire season just to make sure that everyone knows what to do where to go .and what needs to be done when the alarm goes off ..
they sound the alarm where we then need to run to the maintenance store .to go and get things ready,
when everyone is then  there we then sort out the clothing for each person that is going out to fight the fire
this is clothing such as

1. helmets 
2. masks
3. jackets 
4. pants 
5. protection skin shirt(second skin) 
6. correct shoes 

once that is done they all get their gear on and then the teams are placed out ,and everyone gets told
with who and where they are going with ..and the vehicle's drivers are also chosen .

CONTROL NON DANGEROUS DAMAGE CAUSING ANIMALS

NON DAMAGE CAUSING ANIMALS
US/252459

today we went to search for nyala's which we can spray with amipor to prevent them getting
sick from ticks that climb into their ears and onto their necks ,that can cause illness
we also dipped the cows today for the same reason .it also gave us a chance to follow and find them by using spoor signs .and also by identifying different animals .
at the wild life center we also slaughtered an impala which was found in the veld ,so we had to skin it take ot the insides and then we had to cut of all the meat as it was still fresh and use able so we could take it and use it to feed the animals .

COMBAT PROBLEM PLANTS

combat problem plants
us//252453

today we went to go and deal with combat problem plants that occurs in our area
and that is taking over a big space for where grazing could have been .
so today we are going to take out and harvest sickle bush .which we can then also use
for erosion control in certain areas .
we also went to take out bull rush in the boys house dam as it is starting to cover the dam almost completely and we needed to take it out..

CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE WORKPLACE

O.H.S.
US//110064

safety and security in the workplcae is a very important factor .as you are working with many
different things that can either be a danger or a potential threat to guest or customers
that you are working with ...
these could be things like when dangers or hazards  are spotted they need to be reported
if not make sure that it is marked safely so that other persons can see it clearly .,things like

• open electrical wire
• suspicious persons
• suspicious items
• hazards on the floors like ( holes ,pipes etc )

Protective clothing is also one of the most important factors in the working environment
as without that clothing there would have been many injuries and problems but by wearing them they
make it more safe .protective clothing is

1. a mask
2. gloves
3. headgear
4. glasses
5. safety shoes etc

also fire extinguishers need to be clearly marked and all the workers should know whre they are

ORIENTATE AND NAVIGATE ,USE AND CREATE MAPS IN CONSERVATION AREA

Orientate, navigate, use and create maps in a conservation area...

Unit standard 252456

SO 1

AC 1 - routes marked on maps needs to be clear so that everyone can understand them and not struggle to read the markings .signs and directions needs to be clear .

 

AC 2 - Clearly discernible reference points are made on the map to indicate correct direction.

 

AC 3 - It's important to use the correct terms when communicating for direction.
as it is easy for people to get lost as they can easily hear the wrong words when you give them directions etc

 

AC 4 - THE DIRECTIONS YOU NEED TO GIVE NEEDS TO SUIT THE situation also the way that the person is going or to where the person is going .clear markings need to be given also certain points that can make it easier like windmills etc

 

S0 2

AC 1 - A GPS is used to make it much easier to find specific destinations for example. A VACATION PLACE'S NAME ETC

 

SO 3

AC 1 - It's much more sufficient to use the appropriate maps for each purpose or task to each location..

 

AC 2 - Using a compass is another alternative to direct direction such as a GPS.IT IS ALSO A EASY WAY DO EXAMINE MAPS ETC

 

AC 3 - the correct type of map is needed to find specific locations or markings .also for the correct information

 

AC 4 - when making maps make sure that is mistake free so that you dont need to change it again at alater stage .as it may cause disruption and confusion for people that has the older map

 

AC 5 -  maps are very cleary explained and understood by all

 

SO 4

AC 1 - simple easy maps are drawn just to show quick interist points on a place also easier to point out the info on the map

 

AC 2 - make sure that a suitable scale is chosen for `your map so that is easy to find your way around and  to work with co ordinates

 

AC 3 - Simple keys are used to make it easier to identify important locations on the map.

 

AC 4 - It's important to make sure all the detailed information is to be found on each map,for others immediate understanding of all the information given.

 

 

 

 

AIDS / HIV

AIDS / HIV
US // 13915

AIDS = Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

How Aids Is Transmitted:

·         Unprotected sexual intercourse

·          Blood to Blood Transfusion

·         Mother to unborn Child

·         Sharing a razor blade

How to Prevent Aids:

·         To obstain

·         Only have injections and vaccinations at a clinic or hospital

·         Do not share a razor

·         Use condom when having Sexual intercourse

 

The progression of disease varies widely among individuals. This state may last from a few months to more than 10 years

aids IS ONE OF THE MORE SERIOUS ILLNESSES THAT PEOPLE CAN GET .THIS DISEASE IS

ONE THAT YOU CANNOT EASILY GET RID OF ONCE YOU HAVE IT .IT IS ALSO THE ONE DISEASE THAT KILLS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR YOUNG AND OLD .The  AIDS /HIV virus destroys the cells that are the primary infection fighters, a type of white blood cell called CD4 cells.

WITHOUT THESE CELLS IN YOUR BODY YOU ARE SLOWLY GETTING WEAKER BY EACH DAYAND LOSING MORE AND MORE CD 4 CELLS

OPERATE A PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM

OPERATE A PRSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM
US // 116932

SO 1
AC 1 - the computer is powered up the normal starting button on the computers power source box .

AC 2 - when errors are experienced it is dealt with the correct methods by removing the error or by simply using the right program to controll the error

AC 3 - when starting the computer it wil load for example: windows xp is loading will show on the screen where you give it a minute just to switch on completely afterwards you can then use your pc

AC 4 - if password is promted make sure that you enter all the correct details otherwise you can lock the computer

AC 5 - shut down by pressings windows button then seecting the shut down option , after doing so give it time and it will atomatically switch off

AC 6 - switch off by following all the correct steps that you get with the computers manuel ..

it is really easy to use a computer as you get learned to play games and so on on it from a young age also now adays in school kids also learn to work with computers .so it is really easy when you have first learned it .

IMPLEMENT CULTURE HERITAGE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ON THE FIELD

CULTURE HERITAGE ANAGEMENT
US// 252460

SO 1
AC 1 - it is how you handle cultural history products or how you explain and protect resources that is from cultural history .also how you manage cultural resource management to save artifacts from older cultures

AC 3 - culture heritage and nature conservation is almost part of ne and another as many cultural sites is in a party of nature like nature reserves and older game reserves etc

S0 2
AC 1 - sites are easily identified where you can go to and learn more about cultureal history .
like in certain farms there are ''kopies '' that you can climb on which will have old cultural markings on them..

AC 2 - this could be thins like dances and older cultural happenings

AC 3 - it is important to protect and preserve cultural findings as this items can mean a lot in the future and can also be used to research on them and find out maybe what it was or was used for .

SO 3
AC 2 - this happens because these sites are not protected and controlled there is to many human activities happening in that area so it starts to detoriate ,because there is no control over the area .

SO 4
AC 1 - a total is decided on how many geust are allowed in cukltural sites per day .so by managing that in a way it stays longer and cultural heritage gets destibuted all over to a lot of people .

DEMOPNSTRATE THE ABILITY TO WORK TOGETHER IN A TEAM

DEMENSTRATE THE ABILITY TO WORK IN A TEAM
US // 244605

SO 1
AC 1 - reasons why people work together in teams is that they want to finish work more faster
as well as the job is done better as each different person adds a different skill or technique on how to do a certain part of the work ..people work in teams almost everywhere ,workers that builds houses , people working together on farms etc .

AC 2 - work could be too much for one person to complete in the certin time given so he gets people that could help and make the job faster and complete it in time

AC 3 - differnet risk are available when working in groups as everyone wants to be the leader which can then lead to conflict in a team or to a negative atmosphere .which then can have consequences on everyone .

SO 2
AC 1 - every person has his own characteristics which can be added to a group that can be of use ..it is also things like where one is a better leader and another a better co ordinator etc .

AC 2 - groups are so devided that they place all different people in the group with different attributes
so that there are no clashes between them and the work are done better .all of the people in a specific group understands each other that is why they work so good together

AC 3 - behaviour is imprtant as things like being friendly ,happy ,willing ,helpfull etc is things that improves a teams relatonship hugely .

SO 3
AC 1 - each person that gets divided into a group has a certain role to play in the group that either can lead to success or failure .

SO 4
AC 1 - when managing a group certain techniques are required to handle conflict in a group,to which you can either deal with the problem on your own or get  someone in a higher posision to deal with it ,

AC 3 - communication is very important as mis understandings can lead to conflict and the wrong work being done ..

IDENTIFY AND MONITOR OCAL WILD LIFE WORKBOOK

IDENTIFY , MONITOR LOCAL WILD LIFE
US // 252462

SO 1
AC 1 - it is always necassary to monitor and identify your animals as you want to know if there
is something new happening or if there is problems in the area with some animals .by monitoring activities
you can see what the animals are mostly up to and if there is other activity around them like new borns
etc ..

AC 2 - There is many different ways to monitor wildlife that you can make use of
like ,looking at animal spoor and seeing what they are doing etc .. by giving some of the animals
a tag ,which you can then see where the animal is and what area they prefer etc .

SO 2
AC 1 - species  are identified by using their common name when talking about them and not their scientific names

AC 2 - different spoor markings of different animals needs to be identified to know whether you are talking abou the correct animal .you need to know your spoor identification .need to be able to tell from spoor which animal is which

AC 3 - simple keys are used to identify species like , their colour their size spoor .horned ,unhorned etc
.
AC 4 - different animals habitats can be identified and explained .also the reasons for why the habita are as it is .etc.

S0 3
AC 1 - accurate counts are made of animal species as well as lant species to see where you are over populating and by doing so you can solve it by eithr catching game or selling out to other farms

AC 2 - information needs to be recorded on a data base or needs to be written down to keep track of all tha animals and population .

AC 3 - a decent report is wriiten with all the information on according to the data that you collected

SO 4
AC 1 - maps are used to see in which area certain species are ,that data is also written and marked on the map to keep track and meet orgasisational requirements

SO 5
AC 1 - information and certain facts given about each animal is to make sure that wild life is getting promoted .