Advanced Tracking

  • The "LWN Advanced Tracking Textbook" is a comprehensive curriculum designed to train anti-poaching rangers in advanced tracking and tactical operations for wildlife conservation in Namibia.

  • Spanning 11 modules, it supports a National Diploma in Advanced Counter-Poaching Tracking at NQF Level 6, equipping learners with expert-level skills to combat poaching.

  • The textbook aligns with Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA) and Namibian Training Authority (NTA) vocational standards and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism’s (MEFT) Blue Rhino priorities, addressing critical needs in Namibia’s conservancy ecosystems.

 
 

Advanced Tactics

  • The "Advanced Tactics" syllabus is a pivotal component of the Liberty Walk Namibia 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 advanced reconnaissance and tactical skills, drawing on doctrines, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from the British Army, Royal Marine Commandos, and Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI).

  • Pitched at NQF Levels 5–6, it caters to students with foundational skills, building on syllabi like Basic Tactics, Advanced Tracking, and Legal Framework. The syllabus addresses Namibia’s poaching crisis, by training units to conduct sophisticated operations in diverse terrains while adhering to legal standards.

  • The framework aligns with NQA standards, including NQF alignment, stakeholder involvement, quality assurance.

  • The syllabus is tailored to Namibia’s unique environment—vast deserts, savannas, and bushveld—where poachers exploit remote areas, requiring stealth, precision, and endurance.

 
 

Train the Trainer

  • The "Train the Trainer" syllabus is a cornerstone of the Liberty Walk Namibia Counter-Poaching Curriculum, designed to achieve accreditation under the Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA) and National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

  • This framework equips instructors with the skills to deliver high-quality, practical training to anti-poaching rangers using a specific method of instruction model (Explain, Demonstrate, Imitate, Practice), ensuring alignment with Namibia’s counter-poaching needs.

  • Pitched at NQF Levels 5–6, it targets instructors with foundational skills, building on syllabi like Basic Tactics, Advanced Tracking, and Legal Framework. The syllabus addresses Namibia’s poaching crisis, by preparing instructors to train rangers for operational effectiveness in diverse terrains.

  • The syllabus emphasizes “Train as we Operate” and “Lead by example,” ensuring instructors model the professionalism and skills required for counter-poaching operations.