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Environmental Sciences

Practical Training

The practical skills component of the programmes, horticulture and nature conservation is offered in the form or compulsory practical contact courses.  The contents of these courses are based on the requirements of the different industries and relate to subject content.  Practicals are offered in co-operation with the specific industry.  In addition to Unisa lecturers, experts from industry are appointed as guest lecturers to offer certain modules of the practical courses.  The practical training is assessed during the course.  Students must attend and pass all the prescribed practicals in order to be awarded the relevant qualification.

Please note that NO NOTIFICATIONS for practical contact courses will be sent out.  However students will receive letters with the final arrangements for the practical after registration.

  • In line with the Memorandum Of Agreement between Rand Water and UNISA, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a student to attain post graduate qualifications and participate in research. Valid until the 18 January 2010. For more information click here (PDF)