Conservation and Wildlife Technology & Innovation

  • The textbook Wildlife Technology & Innovation: How Innovative Solutions Help Conserve and Protect Wildlife (97 pages) provides a comprehensive exploration of technological advancements in Namibian wildlife conservation. Spanning six modules, it covers radio communication, digital literacy, wildlife forensics, drone technology, and artificial intelligence, with Module 6 focusing on AI applications in addressing cheetah poaching.

  • As a core component of the National Certificate in Counter-Poaching at NQF Level 5, the textbook (60 credits) aligns with NQA and NTA vocational standards, ensuring competency-based training for accreditation of the National Counter-Poaching Curriculum.

  • It supports MEFT’s conservation goals and the Blue Rhino Taskforce’s anti-poaching efforts, equipping learners with technological skills to enhance counter-poaching operations within the Liberty Walk Namibia (LWN) Counter-Poaching Curriculum, complementing Poaching in Namibia, Student Textbook: Counter-Poaching in Namibia, and LWN Advanced Tracking Textbook.

 
 

Basic Tracking

  • Understand the principles, ethics, and legal frameworks of counter-poaching in Namibia.

  • Identify and interpret environmental signs for tracking wildlife and poachers.

  • Apply psychological strategies and analytical reasoning to enhance tracking effectiveness.

  • Demonstrate physical preparedness and team-based skills for field operations.

  • Integrate traditional tracking methods with modern technologies (e.g., GIS, GPS, AI).

  • Document observations systematically to support anti-poaching strategies.

  • Collaborate effectively in diverse teams to combat poaching threats.

 
 

Tactical Medical Care

  • The "Tactical Medical MARCH" syllabus is a vital component of the Liberty Walk Namibia (LWN) Counter-Poaching Curriculum, designed to achieve accreditation under the Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA) and National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

  • This framework equips anti-poaching units with skills to manage casualties in high-threat environments using the MARCH protocol (Massive bleeding, Airway, Respiratory, Circulation, Hypothermia/Heat injury), adapted from Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) principles used by the British Army, Royal Marine Commandos, and Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI).

  • Pitched at NQF Levels 4–6, it caters to students with basic to advanced skills, complementing syllabi like Basic Tactics, Advanced Tracking, and Legal Framework.