Agriculture and Nature Conservation Nature Conservation

Cultural Heritage Resources Management Field Implementation Training

SAQA US 252460 | NQF 2 | Credits 5 | Duration 2 Days
From $832 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the practical skills and knowledge required to implement cultural heritage resources management in the field. It focuses on the identification, documentation, and protection of heritage resources in compliance with South African heritage legislation. Learners will gain hands-on experience in field surveys, site recording, and stakeholder engagement.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply relevant heritage legislation and policies to field implementation of cultural heritage resources management.
  • Conduct field surveys to identify and document cultural heritage resources using appropriate methods and tools.
  • Implement site protection measures and monitoring plans to preserve heritage resources.
  • Engage with stakeholders and communities to promote awareness and collaborative management of heritage resources.
  • Evaluate the condition and significance of heritage sites to prioritize conservation actions.
  • Demonstrate ethical practices and professional conduct in cultural heritage field operations.

Target Audience

This course is designed for heritage practitioners, field workers, site managers, and conservation officers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of cultural heritage resources. It is also suitable for graduates in heritage studies or archaeology seeking practical field implementation skills.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Cultural Heritage Resources Management

Objectives:
• Understand the legislative and ethical framework for heritage resources management in South Africa
• Identify key categories of cultural heritage resources and their significance
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of heritage practitioners and authorities
• Explain the principles of site assessment and documentation
• Recognise the importance of community engagement in heritage management

Topics:
• Overview of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999)
• Categories of heritage resources: tangible, intangible, and living heritage
• Heritage impact assessments and their regulatory requirements
• Site documentation: mapping, photography, and record-keeping
• Stakeholder identification and community consultation principles
• Ethics and professional conduct in heritage work
• Introduction to risk assessment for heritage sites

Day 2: Field Implementation and Practical Application

Objectives:
• Apply field survey techniques to locate and document heritage resources
• Use standardised recording forms and GPS technology for site data capture
• Conduct a basic heritage impact assessment (HIA) for a sample project
• Develop mitigation measures for potential impacts on heritage resources
• Prepare a concise heritage management report based on field data

Topics:
• Field survey methods: transects, grid systems, and random sampling
• Use of GPS and GIS in heritage resource mapping
• Completing SAHRA-recommended site recording forms
• Impact assessment matrix: significance, severity, and mitigation
• Writing heritage management recommendations
• Case studies of heritage management in development projects
• Integration of community input into management plans

Practicals

6 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

The practicals provide hands-on experience in field survey techniques, site documentation, and data analysis. Learners will apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, including GPS mapping, completing recording forms, and preparing a heritage impact assessment report.

Practical Activities
  • Field Survey and Site Documentation — Learners conduct a simulated field survey using GPS devices and standardised forms to locate and record heritage features on a designated site. (3h)
  • Heritage Impact Assessment Simulation — Learners analyse a development scenario, assess potential impacts on documented heritage resources, and propose mitigation measures in a group exercise. (3h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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Training Discounts
Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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