Advance Certificate in Wildlife Conservation and Management

Duration : Minimum of 1 year

Course Fee : LKR 30,000/=

This programme is specially designed for adults who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in the principles and practice of Wildlife Conservation and Management

• to enhance their career growth or
• to enable students to pursue further studies in this field of study or
• to create awareness among enthusiastic conservationists.

This programme will cover basic scientific knowledge with respect to the understanding of biology, diversity, ecology of plants, animals and other living forms considered as wildlife, their conservation status and management of their habitats, techniques in assessing wildlife populations, their threats, habitat quality and social impact on wildlife. The courses in the programme of study have a considerable amount of practical training hours and a separate project study which involves theory, practice and applications.  The most significant feature is the attempt made to develop in learners’ techniques and skills of conservation and management of wildlife with social inputs from stakeholders of wildlife.

Admission

Obtained a minimum of six (06) Passes, at the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination or equivalent or a higher qualification

Or

Successfully completed a certificate programme in SLQF level 1 qualification

Or

Successfully completed a NVQ level 3 qualification in relevant field

Or

An equivalent or a higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of the Open University of Sri Lanka.