THE COURSE
The GIS Certificate Course is an introductory course to the theory and practice of a Geographic Information System. The aim of the course is to in- troduce students, researchers, surveyors, town planners, Local government authorities, farmers, health practitioners and NGOs to computer assisted spatial analysis and decision making. It addresses
SCHEDULE
The GIS Certificate Course is presented in a 5-day block training fashion. This is a competence-based course and as such candidates are expected to do both theoretical and practical exams during the last
REQUIREMENTS
All applicants should be proficient in a Microsoft Windows environment, and should also be familiar with applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel is helpful, but is not a prerequisite. In order to apply for the course, no formal tertiary education is required
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application to attend the course must reach the course co-ordinator at least two weeks prior to com- mencement of the course, accompanied by the full amount. Application must be made on the official enrolment form. Contact the Environmental Unit with all your enquiries regarding the course
20 Participants. 40 Hours of lectures and practical's.
Free learning materials, tea, coffee, and full lunchWhat is Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and who can enrol?
GIS is a system that collects, displays, manages and analyzes geographic information. Let’s explore all the aspects of a Geographic Information System a bit further.
- Town Planners, Geologists, Hydrologists, Surveyors, Educators 100%
- Researchers, Under graduate and Post graduate students 100%
- Companies, Local Government Authorities, Regulatory Authorities 100%
- Farmers, Health Practitioners, NGO’s, Environmental Consultants 100%
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Fees
R7000.00 per participant, Univen student only R6000.00
Deposit R5000.00
Deposit R5000.00
Confirm booking one week before commencement of lectures to ensure a place for the intake of the course. The balance is payable below or on the first day of the course.
Registration and Payment
Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: Univen Income Generation Centre
Account Number: 62302437042
Branch Code: 260549
Ref No: GIS + Surname
Account Name: Univen Income Generation Centre
Account Number: 62302437042
Branch Code: 260549
Ref No: GIS + Surname
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Enquiries
Ms. K.H Netshisaulu
Tel: (015) 962 8594 / TeL: (015) 962 8590
Cell: 0762081516
Email: khathu.mathivha@Univen.ac.za
Tel: (015) 962 8594 / TeL: (015) 962 8590
Cell: 0762081516
Email: khathu.mathivha@Univen.ac.za
Zongho-Kom
Cell: 0726123244
Email: zogokom@yahoo.fr
Dr N.S Nethengwe
Facilitator and Coordinator
Qualifications: B(Hons) UCT. Msc (Wits). PhD (West Virgin- ia, USA) Cert (GIS) University of Southern Mississippi, USA
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Ms K.H. Netshiasaulu
Technical Assistant
Qualifications: Bsc (Hons) Environmental Sciences (Univen), Master Environmental Sci- ences (Univen)
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Mr. Dondofema
Facilitator
Qualifications: Bsc (Hons) Agriculture Animals Science, ( University of Zululand) Bsc (Hons) Ap- plied Remote sensing and GIS (UNISA) Msc pasture Ecology IWRM (UZ)
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Mr. Zongho-Kom
Facilitator
Qualifications: Bsc (Hons) Environmental Management and Social Sciences, University of Yaounde 1 (Cameroon), Bsc (Hons) Environmental Sci- ences (Univen), Msc Environmental Scienc- es (Univen), Cert in Logistic, Mbabane (Kingdom of Swaziland)
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Mr. Jacobus Steyn
Company Role
Qualifications: Bsc (Hons) Wildlife management (University of Pretoria), M. Environmen- tal Science (University of the Free State)
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