8-11/11/11
This is the final week of my course so we had a lot of work to do before finishing of we got all our files on date and finished off.I also did my assesments I was found competent on all nine modules.This week wnt to fast.When I got to SSB I was really not to excited about the course but now I really do not want to leave as I got so use to the place and the people here it was a great experience and I worked with amazing people learned so much more than I ever thought you could.The Share block is much more than just a cleaning service there are so many systems inplace and I got the chance to learn these systems.This was overall an great learning experience and a amaxing place to be thanks to all the wonderful people that was part of this experience they made it a memorable one.........loved it more than I ever thought to....
Friday, November 11, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
SSB week 8
28-31/11
28/10/11
Today I helped our maintenance driver with a few maintenance issues that needed to be sorted out asap as there were guests vacant.Then we dropped off and picked up the old linen and replaced it with new ones.After this I went to do some guest service was a lot of fun as always I love working and inter acting with guests.
29/10/11
Today I Checked allthe linen.After this I went to count the material in the stores to see exactly what we have in stock.After this I helped our driver out again with picking up and dropping off the laundry.I also got to run the issue store again.
30/10/11
Today I was working as the middle man again reporting breakages to reception and also asking our cleaners to go and check the breakages at the various chalets.It is really important to give the correct information threw as guests get really angry when they pay for something they did not use or brake.Another problem is when they do not pay for something they broke then your company will suffer.
31/10/11
Today I started the day off by counting stock in the maintenance stores a monthly stock check that needs to be done.Then I did other jobs like photo taking at Makatho houses were there were problems like an old fridge.I then had to identify other problems that occur in these houses people climbing over walls etc.
28/10/11
Today I helped our maintenance driver with a few maintenance issues that needed to be sorted out asap as there were guests vacant.Then we dropped off and picked up the old linen and replaced it with new ones.After this I went to do some guest service was a lot of fun as always I love working and inter acting with guests.
29/10/11
Today I Checked allthe linen.After this I went to count the material in the stores to see exactly what we have in stock.After this I helped our driver out again with picking up and dropping off the laundry.I also got to run the issue store again.
30/10/11
Today I was working as the middle man again reporting breakages to reception and also asking our cleaners to go and check the breakages at the various chalets.It is really important to give the correct information threw as guests get really angry when they pay for something they did not use or brake.Another problem is when they do not pay for something they broke then your company will suffer.
31/10/11
Today I started the day off by counting stock in the maintenance stores a monthly stock check that needs to be done.Then I did other jobs like photo taking at Makatho houses were there were problems like an old fridge.I then had to identify other problems that occur in these houses people climbing over walls etc.
Friday, October 28, 2011
SSB week 7
25-28/10/11
25/10/11
Today a worked at the issue store as this seems to be may job description this is a job that I like to do as the responsibility is high.If anything is short it all comes back to the stock issuer and to date all may issues have balanced.Whilst running the stores I also helped the driver collecting refuse bags and dirty linen there after we took the clean linen to all the chalets the bags are marked of every chalet and this is how we know where it must go and the laundry can make sure that each chalet gets the correct linen.
26/10/11
I run the stores again today as it is month end and the person who is actually responsible for this was busy with the stores balance and all our stock.I then again helped the driver to collect dirty towels and replace them with clean ones.We also picked up all the refuse from the chalets this helps with hygiene as well as appearance.It is very important to keep up a good company appearance and we have wild animals that can try to eat the food inside of these refuse bags they can choke on the plastic or make a real mess as they tear the bags.
27/10/11
Today we had to take new linen and new beds all the furniture needed for the revamp of our Mosselesele tented camps.It is really important to revamp our redecorate often as people want to see change as times change it must look different to give a different feel .It is also important as things get older and needs to be changed as they do not work as well as they are supposed to when they age.Then I went to pick up new stock glasses that we order that needed to be picked up it is very important to make sure that all things ordered are there and in working condition not damaged.
25/10/11
Today a worked at the issue store as this seems to be may job description this is a job that I like to do as the responsibility is high.If anything is short it all comes back to the stock issuer and to date all may issues have balanced.Whilst running the stores I also helped the driver collecting refuse bags and dirty linen there after we took the clean linen to all the chalets the bags are marked of every chalet and this is how we know where it must go and the laundry can make sure that each chalet gets the correct linen.
26/10/11
I run the stores again today as it is month end and the person who is actually responsible for this was busy with the stores balance and all our stock.I then again helped the driver to collect dirty towels and replace them with clean ones.We also picked up all the refuse from the chalets this helps with hygiene as well as appearance.It is very important to keep up a good company appearance and we have wild animals that can try to eat the food inside of these refuse bags they can choke on the plastic or make a real mess as they tear the bags.
27/10/11
Today we had to take new linen and new beds all the furniture needed for the revamp of our Mosselesele tented camps.It is really important to revamp our redecorate often as people want to see change as times change it must look different to give a different feel .It is also important as things get older and needs to be changed as they do not work as well as they are supposed to when they age.Then I went to pick up new stock glasses that we order that needed to be picked up it is very important to make sure that all things ordered are there and in working condition not damaged.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
SSB week 6
19/10/11
We went to go and clean chalets we had to follow our procedures for exp procedure for cleaning a bathroom:
We went to go and clean chalets we had to follow our procedures for exp procedure for cleaning a bathroom:
- Turn on all lights , flush toilet
- Toilet clean inside,outside,under,rim
- Tub/shower area-use sanitizer,dry surfaces,faucets wipe of water spots
- Clean sink and faucets ,wipe clean
- Other chrome fixtures-damp wipe,all corners,behind toilet,door
- Mirrors damp wipe free from water spots
- floor must be sweep ed and wiped
- damp wipe wastebasket,empty,reposition
- Check supplies,replenish
- Check all lights,lightly spray with air freshener
- Turn off lights
Procedures for cleaning guest rooms
- Enter correctly,identifying self
- Place cart against door to keep it open
- Air-room open window and doors
- Turn on light to check working order
- Check all items
- Out of order items should be reported
- Empty bins and change liners
- Clean ashtrays
- Strip bed keeping items on the floor
- Check linen for guest belongings
- Check linen for stains
- Soled linen placed in service receptacle
- Dust all areas of room
- Polish any wood surfaces
- Replace any amenities
- Vacuum
- Close windows
- Spray airfreshner
- Turn of lights
Procedures for making a bed:
- Turn of mattress
- Place mattress protector over mattress and tuck in at head and sides
- Bottom sheet placed smoothly,tucked in at head and sides
- Top sheet and blanket placed smoothly and mitered at foot of bed
- Tuck in along sides
- Bedspread
- Place pillows
- Smooth out visible lumps and creases
- Place scatter cushions
Other than this we had to get our files up to date and learn all these procedures so that it was possible for as to follow them...
SSB week 5
10-14/10/11
10/10/11
Today there was a big mix up in our issue store as I was busy with something else and then the stores was run by one of my colleges they did not do it correct and made it very difficult . I sat down and calmly tried to fix the problem I with help from the stock manager got the problem solved and everything was correct and added up this taught me to not pass responsibilities on but to rather do them yourself no matter how busy you are.
11/10/11
Today our managers were very busy and came in a bit late so I took the initiative of doing the clock ins of the ladies so a checked who is present and who not.This was a great responsibility as this effects there salaries as they only get payed when they are present.Then I went to help out and clean Adriano's house for his arrival.We moved all his furniture as he wanted it.
13/10/11
Today I had to go and pick up beds were we borrowed them to guests as they were more in the Makatho house then there will usually be.After this I went to look at termite problems that we have at some of the houses needed to identify them after this I took pictures that we send to owners and then send them a invoice of the cost it will be to get rid of them and then we wait for the reply...
14/10/11
Today I did issues this was my regular weekend job after this I did guest service this was different to usual as we had a bit more problems but I learned how to deal with them and sorted it out immediately the guests were happy so I was happy it pays off...
10/10/11
Today there was a big mix up in our issue store as I was busy with something else and then the stores was run by one of my colleges they did not do it correct and made it very difficult . I sat down and calmly tried to fix the problem I with help from the stock manager got the problem solved and everything was correct and added up this taught me to not pass responsibilities on but to rather do them yourself no matter how busy you are.
11/10/11
Today our managers were very busy and came in a bit late so I took the initiative of doing the clock ins of the ladies so a checked who is present and who not.This was a great responsibility as this effects there salaries as they only get payed when they are present.Then I went to help out and clean Adriano's house for his arrival.We moved all his furniture as he wanted it.
13/10/11
Today I had to go and pick up beds were we borrowed them to guests as they were more in the Makatho house then there will usually be.After this I went to look at termite problems that we have at some of the houses needed to identify them after this I took pictures that we send to owners and then send them a invoice of the cost it will be to get rid of them and then we wait for the reply...
14/10/11
Today I did issues this was my regular weekend job after this I did guest service this was different to usual as we had a bit more problems but I learned how to deal with them and sorted it out immediately the guests were happy so I was happy it pays off...
SSB week 4
3-9/10/11
3/10/11
This was my first day back after a weeks leave that I put in to enjoy a well earned holiday but now I am back and full of energy well rested and feeling up for it again.I helped with stock that we had to buy in town learned how the buying works that you have to have a specific order number as we have accounts at most suppliers in town.I then helped with the unpacking of the new stock.It is actually good to be back....
4/10/11
Today I did some maintenance jobs fixed broken things for exp a cupboard we learned to maintain something and rather to try and fix it before buying something new as this will work out much cheaper thus your company saves money.
5/10/11
Today I was doing something entirely different I was welding and grinding.I enjoyed this a lot as this was not a everyday job for me and was a first here at SSB at first I ad to make sure I follow all the OHS procedures to avoid injury to myself as well as those around me a also got a lesson on how to use this equipment although I have used it before it was still important just to refresh the memory.
6/10/11
I put a petrol storage container up today this we done for the fact that it gets stolen and this storage compartment can be locked and is much safer.A second reason for why we have done this is actually for OHS purpose as this is a flammable liquid and needs to be stored correctly we also needed to put up a few warning signs as it is an OHS risk and we did so...
7/10/11
Today I firstly did some maintenance jobs were we did the wood drop off and so on before the guests arrive at 3 o clock.Then I did guest service this is a procedure at our establishment and we do this to make sure our guests are satisfied and they do not have any complaints helps us to improve our service and sort any problems that may have occurred..
8/10/11
Today I had two job descriptions one was running the store were a was already well trained in doing and the other was being the driver as our driver was on leave I took the responsibility.What this meant is that I had to pick up all dirty linen then take it to the laundry were it is washed then I need to take the clean linen back so they cant put it in to the chalets.After this a started taking stock to the chalets things that was needed that guests used or broke that needed to be replaced.
9/10/11
Today I was running the issue store again this is starting to look like a permanent job as I was now trusted enough to carry on with the stores.I also did the drivers job again and then came back to the office to help with the breakages again for guest departure.This was a busy weekend but I learned a lot even problem solving as every problem that occurred I personally solved
3/10/11
This was my first day back after a weeks leave that I put in to enjoy a well earned holiday but now I am back and full of energy well rested and feeling up for it again.I helped with stock that we had to buy in town learned how the buying works that you have to have a specific order number as we have accounts at most suppliers in town.I then helped with the unpacking of the new stock.It is actually good to be back....
4/10/11
Today I did some maintenance jobs fixed broken things for exp a cupboard we learned to maintain something and rather to try and fix it before buying something new as this will work out much cheaper thus your company saves money.
5/10/11
Today I was doing something entirely different I was welding and grinding.I enjoyed this a lot as this was not a everyday job for me and was a first here at SSB at first I ad to make sure I follow all the OHS procedures to avoid injury to myself as well as those around me a also got a lesson on how to use this equipment although I have used it before it was still important just to refresh the memory.
6/10/11
I put a petrol storage container up today this we done for the fact that it gets stolen and this storage compartment can be locked and is much safer.A second reason for why we have done this is actually for OHS purpose as this is a flammable liquid and needs to be stored correctly we also needed to put up a few warning signs as it is an OHS risk and we did so...
7/10/11
Today I firstly did some maintenance jobs were we did the wood drop off and so on before the guests arrive at 3 o clock.Then I did guest service this is a procedure at our establishment and we do this to make sure our guests are satisfied and they do not have any complaints helps us to improve our service and sort any problems that may have occurred..
8/10/11
Today I had two job descriptions one was running the store were a was already well trained in doing and the other was being the driver as our driver was on leave I took the responsibility.What this meant is that I had to pick up all dirty linen then take it to the laundry were it is washed then I need to take the clean linen back so they cant put it in to the chalets.After this a started taking stock to the chalets things that was needed that guests used or broke that needed to be replaced.
9/10/11
Today I was running the issue store again this is starting to look like a permanent job as I was now trusted enough to carry on with the stores.I also did the drivers job again and then came back to the office to help with the breakages again for guest departure.This was a busy weekend but I learned a lot even problem solving as every problem that occurred I personally solved
SSB Week 2
16-21/9/11
16/9/11
Today I learned how to issue the daily stock to all the cleaners or team leaders they come in every morning on a set time to pick up certain items that they will need to do the mornings service or cleaning duties at there specific chalets .We write down exactly what is given to them so we can control our stock and see what is taken and what not in this manner we can see if we had a stock loss because of things like theft of items fabric rejects etc.
After this I went out to do guests service this is were we go to all the chalets and here from our guests if they are happy with everything if any maintenance issues we try and sort it out immediately this is to assure guests satisfaction!!
17/9/11
I was set to run the stores for the weekend this was my responsibility I put a lot into this as it is an great opportunity to test my self and to show that I am able to carry such a responsibility.This job requires a lot of patients as the communication skills are not always there when trying to find out what the people require.I learned a lot out of this experience like patients and you must just stay calm and cool.I carried out my duties as what was expected from me now I just had to wait until Monday to see if the weekends stock ads up or have I made a mistake??
18/9/11
Today I learned how how observant you must as one of our glasses just went missing as I took at out of the issue store and just put it down for one moment .Later I got the glass back as I went and did a bit of a investigation and I new that glass was my responsibility I was to determined for the stock to balance out so had to make a plan to get that glass back and did so!
19/9/11
I had to run the stores again this just added to my concern of adding up at the end!!I also did various jobs like taking photos that we were going to use as advertisement for one of our new Makatho units.I also answered the phone were as Sunday is check out day so reception requires as to look for any breakages in the chalets and Makatho units made by guests I worked as the middle man.As I heard from reception witch chalet numbers breakages do they need then I asked the cleaner what was broken in that specific chalets she then checks it reports back to me I put it on file and report back to reception were they also put it on file just to make sure he information was given.
20/9/11
We had class today and worked on our workbooks after this Lucy gave as class on the cleaning documents as well as the lost and found procedures we got this class so that that we can understand the set up at SSB better and is that we know all procedures how cleaning rosters are set up etc.
21/9/11
We unpacked new stock today beds that came in that was ordered.After this we did the monthly stock count to see what is taken used what needs to be replaced or what stock do we need to buy of.It is a stock control method. I also got the good news that my hard work over the weekend payed of and the issue stores were balancing there was no lose in stock all the number were correct so I was very happy as a succeeded.
16/9/11
Today I learned how to issue the daily stock to all the cleaners or team leaders they come in every morning on a set time to pick up certain items that they will need to do the mornings service or cleaning duties at there specific chalets .We write down exactly what is given to them so we can control our stock and see what is taken and what not in this manner we can see if we had a stock loss because of things like theft of items fabric rejects etc.
After this I went out to do guests service this is were we go to all the chalets and here from our guests if they are happy with everything if any maintenance issues we try and sort it out immediately this is to assure guests satisfaction!!
17/9/11
I was set to run the stores for the weekend this was my responsibility I put a lot into this as it is an great opportunity to test my self and to show that I am able to carry such a responsibility.This job requires a lot of patients as the communication skills are not always there when trying to find out what the people require.I learned a lot out of this experience like patients and you must just stay calm and cool.I carried out my duties as what was expected from me now I just had to wait until Monday to see if the weekends stock ads up or have I made a mistake??
18/9/11
Today I learned how how observant you must as one of our glasses just went missing as I took at out of the issue store and just put it down for one moment .Later I got the glass back as I went and did a bit of a investigation and I new that glass was my responsibility I was to determined for the stock to balance out so had to make a plan to get that glass back and did so!
19/9/11
I had to run the stores again this just added to my concern of adding up at the end!!I also did various jobs like taking photos that we were going to use as advertisement for one of our new Makatho units.I also answered the phone were as Sunday is check out day so reception requires as to look for any breakages in the chalets and Makatho units made by guests I worked as the middle man.As I heard from reception witch chalet numbers breakages do they need then I asked the cleaner what was broken in that specific chalets she then checks it reports back to me I put it on file and report back to reception were they also put it on file just to make sure he information was given.
20/9/11
We had class today and worked on our workbooks after this Lucy gave as class on the cleaning documents as well as the lost and found procedures we got this class so that that we can understand the set up at SSB better and is that we know all procedures how cleaning rosters are set up etc.
21/9/11
We unpacked new stock today beds that came in that was ordered.After this we did the monthly stock count to see what is taken used what needs to be replaced or what stock do we need to buy of.It is a stock control method. I also got the good news that my hard work over the weekend payed of and the issue stores were balancing there was no lose in stock all the number were correct so I was very happy as a succeeded.
Friday, September 16, 2011
SSB week 1
13/9/11
Today we started of on our new courses and I moved to SSB.
This is more of the housekeeping section were you learn how to clean chalets etc the appropriate why as well as do maintenance and all things that go hand on hand with the housekeeping practice.
On our first day we all got assigned to different departments to see how everything works.
I was sent to do housekeeping and maintenance at Adriano's house this was a bit nerve wrecking as he wants things exactly the why it was left when he came so you work out of a book packing his things correctly.I did this hang his blinds and then went on to the cleaning bit.I wiped of all his rafters and then cleaned the spider webs of there as well as all dust that was visible.
14/9/11
Today I was sent to Adriano's house again to finish of were I started I oiled all his cupboards as the wood dries out and starts to crack if it is not maintained correctly it also gives it a better image.I then did some basic cleaning like mopping and cleaning of surfaces as well as vacuuming of the house.After this I went back and helped with basic maintenance at some of the chalets for exp painting of the skirting.I then went back and filled all the chemicals we use to clean the chalets.I learned the procedure when dealing with chemicals and the importance of wearing protective clothing as some of these chemicals are harmful to you.
The protective clothing we use are:
15/91/11
Today we did a project on hazards this was very important as we had to identify possible hazards in our section this helps you to open your eyes a bit and see it in a bigger spectrum.You need to know your hazards and what the procedures are for the specific hazard to either eliminate or protect yourself and company against these hazards and liability when it comes to your company.
A Hazard is something that can cause a injury or even worse death if it is not looked after maintained or eliminated in the correct way.
We learned reporting procedures etc for when dealing with a hazard.....
Today we started of on our new courses and I moved to SSB.
This is more of the housekeeping section were you learn how to clean chalets etc the appropriate why as well as do maintenance and all things that go hand on hand with the housekeeping practice.
On our first day we all got assigned to different departments to see how everything works.
I was sent to do housekeeping and maintenance at Adriano's house this was a bit nerve wrecking as he wants things exactly the why it was left when he came so you work out of a book packing his things correctly.I did this hang his blinds and then went on to the cleaning bit.I wiped of all his rafters and then cleaned the spider webs of there as well as all dust that was visible.
14/9/11
Today I was sent to Adriano's house again to finish of were I started I oiled all his cupboards as the wood dries out and starts to crack if it is not maintained correctly it also gives it a better image.I then did some basic cleaning like mopping and cleaning of surfaces as well as vacuuming of the house.After this I went back and helped with basic maintenance at some of the chalets for exp painting of the skirting.I then went back and filled all the chemicals we use to clean the chalets.I learned the procedure when dealing with chemicals and the importance of wearing protective clothing as some of these chemicals are harmful to you.
The protective clothing we use are:
- Closed and correct shoes:if it falls does not hurt your foot
- Gloves : To protect your hand against harmful chemicals
- Safety goggles: To protect your eyes from chemicals
- Mouth cover :So you do not inhale the gasses of these chemicals
- Apron:To protect your cloths
15/91/11
Today we did a project on hazards this was very important as we had to identify possible hazards in our section this helps you to open your eyes a bit and see it in a bigger spectrum.You need to know your hazards and what the procedures are for the specific hazard to either eliminate or protect yourself and company against these hazards and liability when it comes to your company.
A Hazard is something that can cause a injury or even worse death if it is not looked after maintained or eliminated in the correct way.
We learned reporting procedures etc for when dealing with a hazard.....
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Food and Beverage week 3
2-5/9/11
We had I real busy weekend and two of the other students were not present so we had a lack of hands and people what made it really difficult.This was in all a great learning experience as we had to work on our feet and under a lot of pressure there was a bit of conflict but learned how to deal with this as well .This was a successful weekend at the end of the day and we were busy but learned a lot.I know now how to handle pressure how to control time and tables as well as build self confidence as well as for filling guests expectations by giving good service that we are so well known for......
6/8/11
We had to sand all the old tables and the we had to varnish them this was a task given to us for the following reason:
We had I real busy weekend and two of the other students were not present so we had a lack of hands and people what made it really difficult.This was in all a great learning experience as we had to work on our feet and under a lot of pressure there was a bit of conflict but learned how to deal with this as well .This was a successful weekend at the end of the day and we were busy but learned a lot.I know now how to handle pressure how to control time and tables as well as build self confidence as well as for filling guests expectations by giving good service that we are so well known for......
6/8/11
We had to sand all the old tables and the we had to varnish them this was a task given to us for the following reason:
- It looks better presentation is everything
- It is a lot cheaper to repair than to replace
- It is an OHS risk if things are damaged old or broken.
We learn all these things during this process and it was a lot of hard work as we had to do it by hand but was in all a nice experience and you learn to look at the business and the financial aspects of your business..
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Food and Beverage week 2
30/8/11
Today we helped setting up a conference we saw how to set it up and learned that lining and neatness are really important aspects after this we went and served guests.You learn how to work with all kinds of different people and all of them have different personalities this can get tricky but if you follow all the steps and put in a bit of extra effort you will have happy guests and it can be quite rewarding.
31/8/11
I came in late shift today as we had a function.This was a wine tasting evening.We were taught the correct way of pouring wine this was a lot of fun and a great learning experience.All of as were given a table to waiter at I was the lucky one and was given the table of our MD.I was a bit worried at first but it all went fine and personally I think I handled everything fine and the night was a great success we had a great time learning and at the same time also improving and showing skills we have developed during this course.
1/9/11
Today I started by cleaning up the last things of the function like ash ,sweeping were the function was held.After this a took the ash away to our dumping site and dumped it there.I then picked up our dirty laundry took it to SSB were it will be washed got our clean laundry and took that back.We then were allocated to our different working stations and I was serving guests we have a policy giving our guests a evaluation forms that they have to complete on our service to see how we can improve.I had three tables and all of them rated my service excellent this was a great feeling to know my effort is recognized....
Today we helped setting up a conference we saw how to set it up and learned that lining and neatness are really important aspects after this we went and served guests.You learn how to work with all kinds of different people and all of them have different personalities this can get tricky but if you follow all the steps and put in a bit of extra effort you will have happy guests and it can be quite rewarding.
31/8/11
I came in late shift today as we had a function.This was a wine tasting evening.We were taught the correct way of pouring wine this was a lot of fun and a great learning experience.All of as were given a table to waiter at I was the lucky one and was given the table of our MD.I was a bit worried at first but it all went fine and personally I think I handled everything fine and the night was a great success we had a great time learning and at the same time also improving and showing skills we have developed during this course.
1/9/11
Today I started by cleaning up the last things of the function like ash ,sweeping were the function was held.After this a took the ash away to our dumping site and dumped it there.I then picked up our dirty laundry took it to SSB were it will be washed got our clean laundry and took that back.We then were allocated to our different working stations and I was serving guests we have a policy giving our guests a evaluation forms that they have to complete on our service to see how we can improve.I had three tables and all of them rated my service excellent this was a great feeling to know my effort is recognized....
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Food and Beverage
24/08/2011Today was my first day they showed as all the procedures and what must be done before the day really even starts.We were all given a partner and a task my task was sweeping and making a fire.After I done that we were shown the preperation before hand like:
We were all set to different places I was set outside by the waiter station I helped were I could and had four of my own tables at the end of the day and even made a responsible income on my first day!!!
25/08/11
Today we were given the task to deep clean I had to deep clean the coffee station we washed the walls moped floors cleaned all equipment.This was a big job and took a lot of time but it is really important for health and safety to keep your working area hygienic.
After this they thought me to make various things like:
- Filling empty sauces
- Getting knifes forks and serviettes ready
All these things must happen before guests arrive...
We were all set to different places I was set outside by the waiter station I helped were I could and had four of my own tables at the end of the day and even made a responsible income on my first day!!!
25/08/11
Today we were given the task to deep clean I had to deep clean the coffee station we washed the walls moped floors cleaned all equipment.This was a big job and took a lot of time but it is really important for health and safety to keep your working area hygienic.
After this they thought me to make various things like:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Milkshakes
- Milo
- Hot chocolate
This was a lot of fun love learning new things daily and like working with the guests....
Reception
This was my second course of the hospitality side and this was the one that I really did not look forward to...
This is how it went my first day I started I was thrown in to the deep end the farm was full as it was a long weekend and I did not no anything I asked them to quickly show me everything and got it immediately.
I learned so much and really enjoyed it did very well a learned to do the following:
This is how it went my first day I started I was thrown in to the deep end the farm was full as it was a long weekend and I did not no anything I asked them to quickly show me everything and got it immediately.
I learned so much and really enjoyed it did very well a learned to do the following:
- Check guests in
- Check guests out
- Radio procedures
- Booking of activities
- Phone procedures
- Cashing up
- How to work a float
- A lot of communication skills were gathered
The people a worked with were great and helped me so much there is a lot more into it than I thought but as Reception is were your holiday starts it is really important to look good and always be pollute and willing to help.The one major thing is if a guest walks out there unhappy the rest of his stay will probably be a bad one as he then will be negative towards staff and the company a first impression is the one that lasts....You only have 3seconds to make it so do it right !!!
I really got the hang of that very quickly and it made my job really easy ...I went really well loved guest inter action and working with people the people I worked with was amazing as well.
This course was at the end even better than cheffing believe it or not!!!
Hospitality
We changed over our first six months was all about the bush everything I personally love and now I had to get out my comfort zone and go into the hospitality sector I was not really looking forward to this at all!!
My first course was cheffing and I was not all to excited..
As I got there it was a totally different setup there were so many people and you were working direct with people and peoples expectations.
This was in actual fact a amazing course I did not want to leave!! I learned to make so many things and my favorite thing of all was the decorating of the food.
Here is my favorite:
Beef strip flat bread:
You will need the following:
My first course was cheffing and I was not all to excited..
As I got there it was a totally different setup there were so many people and you were working direct with people and peoples expectations.
This was in actual fact a amazing course I did not want to leave!! I learned to make so many things and my favorite thing of all was the decorating of the food.
Here is my favorite:
Beef strip flat bread:
You will need the following:
- Flat bread
- Mozzarella cheese
- Beef fillet strips
- Avo whip
- Fetta cheese
- Soya sauce
Equipment needed: - Baking tray
- White chopping board
- Pan
Method
First you take the flat bread cut 2 sides of take the sides place them in the deep frier until golden brown.Put mozzarella cheese on your flat bread.
Put your flat bread in the oven for 5-10min
Take your strips put them in hot pan with oil cook them until brown then add soya.Cook bacon in a pan .When all is finished put bacon on flat bread as well as strips then add your avo feta and place your deep fried sides on flat bread.
This was my favorite dish there were so many and I loved it a also loved making sauces a made achilli sauce for chicken with the following
Jelepino
John Brand
Tomato Paste
Spices
They actually then used my sauce at the Meat lovers feast we have every Friday...
We had I practical day were we were divided into groups one chef student and one proficiency student I was with Alon he had to tell me exactly what to do and how but what made it interesting was the fact that he was not allowed to do anything only give instructions to me!!!
The dish that we had to make was an egg florin-tine I learned how to poach an egg how to make creamed spinach as well as a bechamel sauce this was a lot of fun although we did not win the scores were very close and I learned a lot
This course was great at the end I did not even want to go away............Ironically enough
Species Care week 3-4
24/6 -7/7/11
These last 2 weeks we learned a lot of other interesting things like a had to go and find out how much water a cheetah drinks in the wild in actual fact it drinks a cup of water a week!!!The rest of the water comes from his preys blood as well as his coat picks a lot of water then he licks that up we cleaning himself.
We learned a lot and got a chance to experience amazing things and the inter action with the animals were great.We learned so many things and had the chance to do those things as well like the feedings the cleaning the playing.I fell in love with all these animals and it was a great honor to be part of there lifes helping them were I can to make there life easier.
These last 2 weeks we learned a lot of other interesting things like a had to go and find out how much water a cheetah drinks in the wild in actual fact it drinks a cup of water a week!!!The rest of the water comes from his preys blood as well as his coat picks a lot of water then he licks that up we cleaning himself.
We learned a lot and got a chance to experience amazing things and the inter action with the animals were great.We learned so many things and had the chance to do those things as well like the feedings the cleaning the playing.I fell in love with all these animals and it was a great honor to be part of there lifes helping them were I can to make there life easier.
Species Care week 2
21-23/6/11
21/6/11
Today we got a bit of a treat and were asked to help with a chemical game capture this was a lot of fun.We first went out to dart some Nyala bulls we do this yearly to get some old blood out and new blood in as we trade them for other bulls.We looked for the bulls and finally got two both were darted then we put the transmitter on that helps with the tracking of the animal we got them and then put them on the back of the bakkie.Then we went and loaded them off at the Wild life center were they were kept for a day and was then picked up and transported to there new home.
22/6/11
I washed all the animals bowls learned the difference and usages of sanitizer that we use for bottles and detergent that we use for the bowls.
The sanitizer gets thrown into a big bucket with cold water then the bottles gets drowned in it this then kills all germs on the bottles.
The detergent gets thrown in hot water and then with the hot water scrubbing and washing takes of unwanted germs and bacteria
We do this to prevent animals from getting sick because old food sometimes get stuck in the animals bowls and then they can get things like food poisoning etc.
23/6/11
I cut all the meat from carcasses this makes it easier to prepare food when we need meat to cut up for the carnivores we also can then sort the meat out as we can not feed trigger with fatty meat or cattle.
We also learned that dead animals that die of natural cause we keep and use in the wild life center but in the case that the meat is not fresh any more we take it to the vulture restaurant so they can feed on it so it does not go to waist.The meat that has some kind of illness that can be passed on or we do not know the cause of death that carcass will then be taken to the ashoop were it will be burn so it does not have a effect on other animals
21/6/11
Today we got a bit of a treat and were asked to help with a chemical game capture this was a lot of fun.We first went out to dart some Nyala bulls we do this yearly to get some old blood out and new blood in as we trade them for other bulls.We looked for the bulls and finally got two both were darted then we put the transmitter on that helps with the tracking of the animal we got them and then put them on the back of the bakkie.Then we went and loaded them off at the Wild life center were they were kept for a day and was then picked up and transported to there new home.
22/6/11
I washed all the animals bowls learned the difference and usages of sanitizer that we use for bottles and detergent that we use for the bowls.
The sanitizer gets thrown into a big bucket with cold water then the bottles gets drowned in it this then kills all germs on the bottles.
The detergent gets thrown in hot water and then with the hot water scrubbing and washing takes of unwanted germs and bacteria
We do this to prevent animals from getting sick because old food sometimes get stuck in the animals bowls and then they can get things like food poisoning etc.
23/6/11
I cut all the meat from carcasses this makes it easier to prepare food when we need meat to cut up for the carnivores we also can then sort the meat out as we can not feed trigger with fatty meat or cattle.
We also learned that dead animals that die of natural cause we keep and use in the wild life center but in the case that the meat is not fresh any more we take it to the vulture restaurant so they can feed on it so it does not go to waist.The meat that has some kind of illness that can be passed on or we do not know the cause of death that carcass will then be taken to the ashoop were it will be burn so it does not have a effect on other animals
Species Care week 1
We started our new course namely Species Care this course takes place in the Wildlife Center this is a rehabilitation and nursing center for animals.
10/06/11
We started of by just observing mostly.They showed as mostly the procedures at the center and what to do and what not.We then went for a tour around the center and they showed as daily cleaning procedures at the center called Spot checks that are basic cleaning of cages as well as removing empty bowls and filling water bowls with fresh water.I was really excited to start and wanted to enter all the cages but we had to do animal behavior first before being able to enter a cage.The reason for this was just because we must know the warning signs to look for when entering a cage for your own safety as well as the animals safety.
We had our lecture on the behavior and were ready to go in.I learned warnings signs of various animals like:
Owls:They make a tongue and jaw clapping noise to warn that you are getting to close.They also puff themselves up so they look bigger and scarier!
Lions:They pull there ears back starting to stalk you they eyes change the will make less noise.
Servel:Make a hissing noise and will spit and claw
These are just a few animals there after we went to the kitchen were they showed as the fridge and the different tables so that cross contamination does not occur for exp.Fruit and veg table and a meat table.
We were shown things like cutting boards how the scale works and the animals diet.
Cutting boards are used in a specific way to avoid cross contamination:
Blue board:Is used for fish
Red board:Is used for red meat
Yellow board:Is used for Chicken
Brown board:Is used for red meat
Green board:Fruit and vegetables
White board: Fruit and vegetables.
We then started preparing all the animals food and then fed them!!!!!This was an amazing experience....But only the start....
11/06/11
Today was my second day I was really excited all though I was tired of the night shift a had to do the previous night.We went more in to detail today and I did the meat I learned how to cut it for the animals for example Trigger the cheetah eats small pieces of meat with Iams this is highly concentrated cat food that we mix with his meat.He can not get meat with fat or chicken because chicken bones splinter and will get stuck in his throat and it will kill him.We got to feed some of the other animals as well.
We also went and changed all the animals bedding to insure hygiene as they mark it and sleep and even eat there it smells really bad and can cause bacteria outbreaks.
12/06/11
Today I helped to set up new cages for various new animals as well as animals who needs bigger cages.
First cage we set up were for the Vervet monkeys this was fun as we needed to make the cages suitable for them but at the same time we still had the chance to be creative.We put sticks in and bedding.We then put a swing in and scattered fruit this is a way to keep the animals busy you call it animal enrichment.
The second cage we fixed was dobby's cage the bush baby he is my favorite of all the animals we also filled it with sticks and made it neat .I got a old swimming pool pipe that I tied to the roof as a bed and he loved it.
This was I lot of fun but I also learned a lot like:
That you must look at what you put in the cage that it is not poisonous or harmful.
Make sure there are not any loose wire
Make sure there are not any escape routes
Make sure the door is closed and will stay close
Make sure there are not rope or anything they can chew on that will suffocate them.
It was AMAZING to see how they enjoyed and just loved there new enclosures and it felt o good to know that you are responsible for there happiness.
13/06/11
We got a new baby in today it was really small and really cute it was a little Nyala bull.We got him in as guests found him near Marula pool area.We took him in a learned the procedures that have to take place when one takes a new animal in.First he gets weighed and all info about him gets written down there after we look at his diet about 10-15% of the animals body weight divided in feeding per day. This was an experience as we have not handled such small antelope yet and now we have the chance.They taught as how to feed him as well as stimulate him as he is to young to do all those things he was about 7 day old!!
This would not of happened if humans did not interfere with natures guests thought that his mother abundant him and then tried to help his mother came later on and he smelt different as he was touched by them and she then kicked him out or abundant him.So please do not touch young of an animal as you will be the actual cause of the animals abundance.
15/06/11
Today I cleaned all the cages learned the importance of hygiene a specially in the cages as this can cause an bacteria outbreak and will ill your animals as a lot of illnesses will occur like worms etc.This will have a bad effect on your animals and as you are running a rehabilitation and care center and not a death center it is the worst possible thing that can happen to your animals.The worst is you are responsible because if the correct cleaning was done it would not of happened.
16/06/11
Today I had something different to do I went with one of the second years on a feeding tour helped with the feeding of the animals and to look if all guest are okay and doing everything correctly.This is something totally different as you are working not only with your own life but with the life of others and you have to be sure that everything goes smooth and correct and in the same breath you need to make it fun enjoyable and educating for the guests.
17/06/11
Today I did the milk preparation for the following animals:
Giraffes
Nyala
Blesbuck
We give them a certain amount of milk according to there weight as well as age.
There are also extras we put into the milk for exp. Denkivite that is milk powder.
We also put probiotics in milk when needed namely Bio-rem for Ruminants Protexin for non Ruminants and Ruminants
These are all ways to give our animals the correct diet keep them healthy and strong.
This was an amazing week and a great learning experience I loved every second of it......
10/06/11
We started of by just observing mostly.They showed as mostly the procedures at the center and what to do and what not.We then went for a tour around the center and they showed as daily cleaning procedures at the center called Spot checks that are basic cleaning of cages as well as removing empty bowls and filling water bowls with fresh water.I was really excited to start and wanted to enter all the cages but we had to do animal behavior first before being able to enter a cage.The reason for this was just because we must know the warning signs to look for when entering a cage for your own safety as well as the animals safety.
We had our lecture on the behavior and were ready to go in.I learned warnings signs of various animals like:
Owls:They make a tongue and jaw clapping noise to warn that you are getting to close.They also puff themselves up so they look bigger and scarier!
Lions:They pull there ears back starting to stalk you they eyes change the will make less noise.
Servel:Make a hissing noise and will spit and claw
These are just a few animals there after we went to the kitchen were they showed as the fridge and the different tables so that cross contamination does not occur for exp.Fruit and veg table and a meat table.
We were shown things like cutting boards how the scale works and the animals diet.
Cutting boards are used in a specific way to avoid cross contamination:
Blue board:Is used for fish
Red board:Is used for red meat
Yellow board:Is used for Chicken
Brown board:Is used for red meat
Green board:Fruit and vegetables
White board: Fruit and vegetables.
We then started preparing all the animals food and then fed them!!!!!This was an amazing experience....But only the start....
11/06/11
Today was my second day I was really excited all though I was tired of the night shift a had to do the previous night.We went more in to detail today and I did the meat I learned how to cut it for the animals for example Trigger the cheetah eats small pieces of meat with Iams this is highly concentrated cat food that we mix with his meat.He can not get meat with fat or chicken because chicken bones splinter and will get stuck in his throat and it will kill him.We got to feed some of the other animals as well.
We also went and changed all the animals bedding to insure hygiene as they mark it and sleep and even eat there it smells really bad and can cause bacteria outbreaks.
12/06/11
Today I helped to set up new cages for various new animals as well as animals who needs bigger cages.
First cage we set up were for the Vervet monkeys this was fun as we needed to make the cages suitable for them but at the same time we still had the chance to be creative.We put sticks in and bedding.We then put a swing in and scattered fruit this is a way to keep the animals busy you call it animal enrichment.
The second cage we fixed was dobby's cage the bush baby he is my favorite of all the animals we also filled it with sticks and made it neat .I got a old swimming pool pipe that I tied to the roof as a bed and he loved it.
This was I lot of fun but I also learned a lot like:
That you must look at what you put in the cage that it is not poisonous or harmful.
Make sure there are not any loose wire
Make sure there are not any escape routes
Make sure the door is closed and will stay close
Make sure there are not rope or anything they can chew on that will suffocate them.
It was AMAZING to see how they enjoyed and just loved there new enclosures and it felt o good to know that you are responsible for there happiness.
13/06/11
We got a new baby in today it was really small and really cute it was a little Nyala bull.We got him in as guests found him near Marula pool area.We took him in a learned the procedures that have to take place when one takes a new animal in.First he gets weighed and all info about him gets written down there after we look at his diet about 10-15% of the animals body weight divided in feeding per day. This was an experience as we have not handled such small antelope yet and now we have the chance.They taught as how to feed him as well as stimulate him as he is to young to do all those things he was about 7 day old!!
This would not of happened if humans did not interfere with natures guests thought that his mother abundant him and then tried to help his mother came later on and he smelt different as he was touched by them and she then kicked him out or abundant him.So please do not touch young of an animal as you will be the actual cause of the animals abundance.
15/06/11
Today I cleaned all the cages learned the importance of hygiene a specially in the cages as this can cause an bacteria outbreak and will ill your animals as a lot of illnesses will occur like worms etc.This will have a bad effect on your animals and as you are running a rehabilitation and care center and not a death center it is the worst possible thing that can happen to your animals.The worst is you are responsible because if the correct cleaning was done it would not of happened.
16/06/11
Today I had something different to do I went with one of the second years on a feeding tour helped with the feeding of the animals and to look if all guest are okay and doing everything correctly.This is something totally different as you are working not only with your own life but with the life of others and you have to be sure that everything goes smooth and correct and in the same breath you need to make it fun enjoyable and educating for the guests.
17/06/11
Today I did the milk preparation for the following animals:
Giraffes
Nyala
Blesbuck
We give them a certain amount of milk according to there weight as well as age.
There are also extras we put into the milk for exp. Denkivite that is milk powder.
We also put probiotics in milk when needed namely Bio-rem for Ruminants Protexin for non Ruminants and Ruminants
These are all ways to give our animals the correct diet keep them healthy and strong.
This was an amazing week and a great learning experience I loved every second of it......
Site Guiding Week 3
24-26May 2011
24May 2011
We learned about Arachnida today these are scorpions and spiders.This is a topic a lot of people do not want to know of as they are feared.This was in actual fact very interesting.There round about 172 species of scorpions in S.A and about 64 families of Spiders in S.A
A quick brief on how to identify a scorpion:
IF it has a thick tail and thin small pincers it is toxic witch means rather stay away.......
In the case that the pincers are big and the tail small it is non toxic
The best advise I can give is rather just keep your distance if you do not know what type it is!!
Common signs of an scorpion sting are:
24May 2011
We learned about Arachnida today these are scorpions and spiders.This is a topic a lot of people do not want to know of as they are feared.This was in actual fact very interesting.There round about 172 species of scorpions in S.A and about 64 families of Spiders in S.A
A quick brief on how to identify a scorpion:
IF it has a thick tail and thin small pincers it is toxic witch means rather stay away.......
In the case that the pincers are big and the tail small it is non toxic
The best advise I can give is rather just keep your distance if you do not know what type it is!!
Common signs of an scorpion sting are:
- Immediate pain
- Strange sensations in the hand and feet
- Twitching and trembling of isolated muscles
- Restlessness
- Increased pulse rate
Four different types of scorpions are: - Burrowing Scorpions
- Bark Scorpions
- Thick-tail scorpion
- Sand-dwelling Scorpions
- The Crab Spider
- Black button Spider also known as Black widow
- Violin Spider
- Sack spider
These are your most toxic spiders in S.A and you will need to seek medical help immediately in the case you get bitten!!
25May 2011
We started with insects today were we learned how classification works and we got some other interesting information such as:
Insects belong to a group of animals with a joined external skeleton,known as Arthopods.The external anatomy of insects displays a remarkable number of adaptions for insect's life.
We learned about the life cycle of insects and differences between some insects for example:
Millipede:
Has less legs about 100.
Can be poisonous when biting occurs
Is more flat in shape
Carnivores
Centipede:
They have more legs about 1000
Can be poisonous on legs
Said to bring rain
Herbivores
Is more of a round body
This is an example of differences we done.
26 May 2011
We learned about night skies and how to identify certain things in the night skies for example the Southern cross and we learned how to use it to find direction.
There were a lot of interesting things to see like Scorpio....He only comes in the winter tame.
We learned about Orion's belt how u make it out using the three sisters was told the story of him as well.It goes that he borrowed a dagger from his girlfriend and never gave it back so she got Scorpio a warrior who worked for her to kill Orion he did so but never retrieved the dagger that is why you will still see the dagger on Orion's belt.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Site Guiding Week 2
17-19May 2011
17May 2011
We started the week of with studies of trees and bushes.We learned the why to identify them that is the following:
17May 2011
We started the week of with studies of trees and bushes.We learned the why to identify them that is the following:
- Trunks
- Branches
- Roots
- Fruits
- Habitat
- Leaves
- Stams
- Flowers
- Pods
Then there are other ways as well but these are your main things to look at.My personal favorite tree is the - Mrula tree
Interesting things on the tree is - The difference between a male and female is easy to identify because your male grows vertically and your female horizontally they say it is like a father putting up his arms saying to his children he does not have money were as the female tree is like a mother spreading her arms saying to her children come closer.Both bare fruit the male just does not have as much and the females fruit are sweeter.......
19May 2011
We did our studies on ecology today.Ecology is in simple terms the study of the interactions between organisms and their environments.This actually shows every thing works together and if you take out one link from that everything will fall a part.The smallest change can bring the biggest problems.Simple example:If there is no grass your antelope day the lion can not get food they day and so it carries on.
Site Guiding week 1
10May-16May 2011
10May 2011
This was my first day at Site Guiding I was very excited to start with this course as it was something new.We did all our paper work and then had to do a "fake" game drive at the academy were you we put boards out with pictures of different mammals we had to choose two and give info on them my two animals were Zebra and Blesbuck info a gave was:
Burchell's Zebra:
That there are two Zebra species namely Burchell's zebra and mountain zebra
On Sondela we have the Burchell's zebra
The zebras stripes differ and are unique like a humans fingerprint
The fillies when born the legs are as long as the mothers so that predators do not see that there is a young
The gestation period is 12months
Mates threw out the year
Blesbuck
That if you look close you will see they always nod there heads the reason for that is that a tsetse fly lays there eggs in the nose of the buck and it is irritating does not affect the animal negatively at all.
The young when born have a black blaze for black attracts the sun and they need the heat to survive
The gestation period is + -240days
This was an different experience but really fun.
We started learning about mammals later on in the day I gained a lot of knowledge .And found it really interesting.
11May2011
I wrote a test on mammals I did a night drive with Klaas and took over fully from him and then got awesome feedback was really good to see how quickly i picked up on things I was really confident and got the urge to just gain more knowledge and experience
12May2011
I learned about a lot of different grasses today and we went out to see how many grasses we can identify we also learned the importance of grasses.If there was no such thing animals wouldn't of had feed and would of died.They have a lot of other roles other then feeding such as stabling the ground avoiding erosion and putting nutrition into the field.
13May 2011
Had my assessment on birds and mammals today was found competent on my assessments.After this we had normal welcoming.
14May 2011
I was working at entertainment whilst waiting for game drives.I did a nine o clock Game drive were we saw a lot and I shared all my knowledge with the guests this was a lot of fun nice to gain experience.The rest of the day I just helped out at the farmyard with the entertainment of guests.
Then I had another game drive at 4 was I lot of fun as it was a bit more social and had someone to take with and help with guiding and talking as I have done it a lot more and had a lot of experience.
15May2011
I went out to help the new Recourse Guardianship group with Fence fixing as I have done it for nine weeks and by that time new exactly what to do this was funny to think that all of as struggled like that in the beginning.
10May 2011
This was my first day at Site Guiding I was very excited to start with this course as it was something new.We did all our paper work and then had to do a "fake" game drive at the academy were you we put boards out with pictures of different mammals we had to choose two and give info on them my two animals were Zebra and Blesbuck info a gave was:
Burchell's Zebra:
That there are two Zebra species namely Burchell's zebra and mountain zebra
On Sondela we have the Burchell's zebra
The zebras stripes differ and are unique like a humans fingerprint
The fillies when born the legs are as long as the mothers so that predators do not see that there is a young
The gestation period is 12months
Mates threw out the year
Blesbuck
That if you look close you will see they always nod there heads the reason for that is that a tsetse fly lays there eggs in the nose of the buck and it is irritating does not affect the animal negatively at all.
The young when born have a black blaze for black attracts the sun and they need the heat to survive
The gestation period is + -240days
This was an different experience but really fun.
We started learning about mammals later on in the day I gained a lot of knowledge .And found it really interesting.
11May2011
I wrote a test on mammals I did a night drive with Klaas and took over fully from him and then got awesome feedback was really good to see how quickly i picked up on things I was really confident and got the urge to just gain more knowledge and experience
12May2011
I learned about a lot of different grasses today and we went out to see how many grasses we can identify we also learned the importance of grasses.If there was no such thing animals wouldn't of had feed and would of died.They have a lot of other roles other then feeding such as stabling the ground avoiding erosion and putting nutrition into the field.
13May 2011
Had my assessment on birds and mammals today was found competent on my assessments.After this we had normal welcoming.
14May 2011
I was working at entertainment whilst waiting for game drives.I did a nine o clock Game drive were we saw a lot and I shared all my knowledge with the guests this was a lot of fun nice to gain experience.The rest of the day I just helped out at the farmyard with the entertainment of guests.
Then I had another game drive at 4 was I lot of fun as it was a bit more social and had someone to take with and help with guiding and talking as I have done it a lot more and had a lot of experience.
15May2011
I went out to help the new Recourse Guardianship group with Fence fixing as I have done it for nine weeks and by that time new exactly what to do this was funny to think that all of as struggled like that in the beginning.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Resource Guardianship week 9
This was our last week of Resource Guardianship so it was a busy week with paper work as we needed to get our files and all up to date to finish our course.We did test and finished all unfinished assessments.
Later on in the week we had to help at the Caravan Park as the were new stands built we needed to level out the ground and plant grass.We also needed to make water lines so the water flows away from the Caravans.
This course was overall an amazing experience and I enjoyed every moment although it was a lot of work!!!!But stick because next it is time for Site Guiding after my week off..............
AC1:
We have more than one site on the farm but the one that is known of and more discovered is the site at the “Koppies”. There are one more site that we recently identified near the fountain were we have also found signs of early human habitation.
AC2:
The “Koppies” is a site where we found signs of dumping this is where they threw old bones away etc. the reason way it is thrown on higher ground is so that do not attract unwanted predators . We also found places where they made pottery.
AC3:
It is really important to preserve the area and that people do not take anything away from the site as the artifacts are then useless. You must also be aware of what happened in the area the people that were in the area and the time period.
Specific Outcome 3:
Monitor cultural heritage sites.
AC1:
It needs to be preserved as it needs to stay within the area so that one can exam the area and see what happened in the area for example hunting , pottery etc if objects are removed it does not have the value anymore and the story around the object or area can’t be found. It is also important so that it will not lead to miss information for example things are taken from one site to another.
AC2:
People activity is a huge problem as they can take objects from the site if they are not aware of the fact that they are not allowed to do so or just don’t know the impact or consequences of doing so. Other things like weather also have a influence as rain or floods can wash away or damage the area wind can blow away the area or a tree can break down parts of a area for example a fig tree growing threw a rock formation with rock paintings on it.
AC3:
An inventory can be made so you can control the site and things on your site this is to avoid things getting lost or any other activity. It can also be used for future reference as the next generation can use it and see what was found on the site and then work from it.
AC4:
It is important to manage the site and if you do so correctly the site will be conserved for a very long time and efficient things like who checks inventory lists and who makes sure of security at the site who is allowed in the site and who not. Programs are set up for the site for example ways of preventing things like to much human activity and times for visit ages etc. as it will be a difficult task to explain to younger people not to remove objects than to older guests visiting.
AC5:
Rules and regulations need to be implemented for example:
People are not allowed to go to the site at any time
Specific visiting times will be set up and a person is not allowed to go there without a qualified guide working at the site
It is important to have a qualified guide in the area and to make sure he knows basic principles for example not breaking or removing things from the site
You must also keep record of who is going to the site and have details of the persons visiting for security purpose.
CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES
Specific Outcome 3
Know how to contribute to the maintenance of security in the workplace.
AC5:
31/01/11-04/02/11
When in an emergency situation one should always be wearing gloves for when working with blood as you never know what blood transmitted disease your patient has you must always think of your own safety there for precautions need to be taken
Later on in the week we had to help at the Caravan Park as the were new stands built we needed to level out the ground and plant grass.We also needed to make water lines so the water flows away from the Caravans.
This course was overall an amazing experience and I enjoyed every moment although it was a lot of work!!!!But stick because next it is time for Site Guiding after my week off..............
Unit standard ID 252460
Implement Cultural heritage resources management in the field
Specific Outcome 1
Demonstrate respect for others, their possessions and the environment.
AC1: Outcome Notes
You must have respect for one another as well as the property of others. You must not do something to someone that you do not want that person to do to you. The respect for others includes the damage of their property and the way you treat they for example equal treatment etc. You must also show respect for the persons round you by respecting their cultures religions and believes
AC1: Outcome Range.
You must set norms for yourself and control yourself also have enough self respect to leave another individuals possessions and learn to abbey the laws rules and regulations
Specific Outcome 2:
AC: 1 Outcome Range
In this outcome a person must be able to use his or her common sense as well as things that he or she picked up threw his or her own cultures or the cultures of other individuals you must know how to implement things that you have learned and experienced for example trees that can help for snake bites fruit that is eatable animals to catch and method of catching how to get and use firewood all survival techniques that was carried to you from a different culture or even your own.
Sympathetic meaning having sympathy for other persons culture and feelings and believes for you have had the same feeling you know what the person is going through and you put yourself in their shoes also get personally effected and empathy is having feeling for it but you do not let it get to you nor do you get personally effected or into the situation as you have not been through the same thing.
People all have different perspectives one has to respect them and accept them you must try to understand them and their perspectives do not just throw it off.
Specific Outcome 3:
AC :Outcome Notes :
To ensure that the humans and there environment will achieve a successful environment humans must control the impact they have on nature for example you cannot just cut down a tree for the fun of it etc. Nature will work with and will treat you well if you treat it with respect and the correct way
People must look at things like littering that’s bad and causing unwanted fires you must use nature as a lifeline not miss use it.
Credits 5
Implement Cultural heritage resources management in the field
Specific Outcome 1
Demonstrate respect for others, their possessions and the environment.
AC1: Outcome Notes
You must have respect for one another as well as the property of others. You must not do something to someone that you do not want that person to do to you. The respect for others includes the damage of their property and the way you treat they for example equal treatment etc. You must also show respect for the persons round you by respecting their cultures religions and believes
AC1: Outcome Range.
You must set norms for yourself and control yourself also have enough self respect to leave another individuals possessions and learn to abbey the laws rules and regulations
Specific Outcome 2:
AC: 1 Outcome Range
In this outcome a person must be able to use his or her common sense as well as things that he or she picked up threw his or her own cultures or the cultures of other individuals you must know how to implement things that you have learned and experienced for example trees that can help for snake bites fruit that is eatable animals to catch and method of catching how to get and use firewood all survival techniques that was carried to you from a different culture or even your own.
Sympathetic meaning having sympathy for other persons culture and feelings and believes for you have had the same feeling you know what the person is going through and you put yourself in their shoes also get personally effected and empathy is having feeling for it but you do not let it get to you nor do you get personally effected or into the situation as you have not been through the same thing.
People all have different perspectives one has to respect them and accept them you must try to understand them and their perspectives do not just throw it off.
Specific Outcome 3:
AC :Outcome Notes :
To ensure that the humans and there environment will achieve a successful environment humans must control the impact they have on nature for example you cannot just cut down a tree for the fun of it etc. Nature will work with and will treat you well if you treat it with respect and the correct way
People must look at things like littering that’s bad and causing unwanted fires you must use nature as a lifeline not miss use it.
Credits 5
Specific Outcome and Assessment Criteria :
Specific Outcome 1
Define basic concepts of cultural heritage recourse management
Define basic concepts of cultural heritage recourse management
AC1:
This is the vocation and practice of managing cultural resources such as arts and history .This is not only the preserving of previous cultures but of cultures that are now visible . An example on Sondela is the “Koppies” this is an area that is being conserved for the fact that there are signs of early humans that were living in this area.
AC2:
It is important as this is a great tourist attraction and people in South Africa want to be aware of their roots and early human habitation. This is also helps in the understanding of cultural believes and ways of living. This can be away to find about the area and what happened within the area many years ago for exp at the “Koppies” you will find Iron and this shows that they traded with other groups of people as the closest place with iron is Thabazimbi.
AC3:
They go hand in hand as cultural heritage can tell you as conservationist more about the geology of the area and both of these things is about conserving.
AC4:
The heritage site needs to be maintained
You need to be aware of the cultures in the area
You must not take any of the artifacts or any objects from the site as it then loses its value and importance
Respect for other cultures and the environment is really important
One needs to know the effects of cultures within the environment
It is also needed to know how they started there what happened in the area and the time period
Specific Outcome 2
Describe local cultural heritage practices , traditions and sites
This is the vocation and practice of managing cultural resources such as arts and history .This is not only the preserving of previous cultures but of cultures that are now visible . An example on Sondela is the “Koppies” this is an area that is being conserved for the fact that there are signs of early humans that were living in this area.
AC2:
It is important as this is a great tourist attraction and people in South Africa want to be aware of their roots and early human habitation. This is also helps in the understanding of cultural believes and ways of living. This can be away to find about the area and what happened within the area many years ago for exp at the “Koppies” you will find Iron and this shows that they traded with other groups of people as the closest place with iron is Thabazimbi.
AC3:
They go hand in hand as cultural heritage can tell you as conservationist more about the geology of the area and both of these things is about conserving.
AC4:
The heritage site needs to be maintained
You need to be aware of the cultures in the area
You must not take any of the artifacts or any objects from the site as it then loses its value and importance
Respect for other cultures and the environment is really important
One needs to know the effects of cultures within the environment
It is also needed to know how they started there what happened in the area and the time period
Specific Outcome 2
Describe local cultural heritage practices , traditions and sites
AC1:
We have more than one site on the farm but the one that is known of and more discovered is the site at the “Koppies”. There are one more site that we recently identified near the fountain were we have also found signs of early human habitation.
AC2:
The “Koppies” is a site where we found signs of dumping this is where they threw old bones away etc. the reason way it is thrown on higher ground is so that do not attract unwanted predators . We also found places where they made pottery.
AC3:
It is really important to preserve the area and that people do not take anything away from the site as the artifacts are then useless. You must also be aware of what happened in the area the people that were in the area and the time period.
Specific Outcome 3:
Monitor cultural heritage sites.
AC1:
It needs to be preserved as it needs to stay within the area so that one can exam the area and see what happened in the area for example hunting , pottery etc if objects are removed it does not have the value anymore and the story around the object or area can’t be found. It is also important so that it will not lead to miss information for example things are taken from one site to another.
AC2:
People activity is a huge problem as they can take objects from the site if they are not aware of the fact that they are not allowed to do so or just don’t know the impact or consequences of doing so. Other things like weather also have a influence as rain or floods can wash away or damage the area wind can blow away the area or a tree can break down parts of a area for example a fig tree growing threw a rock formation with rock paintings on it.
AC3:
An inventory can be made so you can control the site and things on your site this is to avoid things getting lost or any other activity. It can also be used for future reference as the next generation can use it and see what was found on the site and then work from it.
AC4:
It is important to manage the site and if you do so correctly the site will be conserved for a very long time and efficient things like who checks inventory lists and who makes sure of security at the site who is allowed in the site and who not. Programs are set up for the site for example ways of preventing things like to much human activity and times for visit ages etc. as it will be a difficult task to explain to younger people not to remove objects than to older guests visiting.
AC5:
Rules and regulations need to be implemented for example:
People are not allowed to go to the site at any time
Specific visiting times will be set up and a person is not allowed to go there without a qualified guide working at the site
It is important to have a qualified guide in the area and to make sure he knows basic principles for example not breaking or removing things from the site
You must also keep record of who is going to the site and have details of the persons visiting for security purpose.
- Specific Outcome 4:
Outline relevant aspects of cultural heritage legislation.
AC 1:
To be sustainable within your site you need to generate enough guests and manage the site correct at the same time you must then look at not taking in too many people so that you do not have control over them and that they do not steal or damage your site because this will the make it non-sustainable as you will have a loss. You must keep in mind that management of the site itself is really important for it to be sustainable time, people and area management
AC2:
CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES - AIM OF CONSERVATION: The aim of conservation is to preserve, retain or recover the cultural interest of a place, and must include provision for its maintenance and its future.
- EDUCATION
: Education of the community regarding the value of the natural and cultural heritage and the purpose of its conservation should be promoted.
- INVESTIGATION: Conservation should be preceded by an investigation by an inter-disciplinary team into the history and the physical condition of the place to establish its age, previous phases of construction and archaeological significance. When applicable, social-economic factors should also be investigated. There should always be precise, durable documentation in the form of reports, drawings and photographs, and the existing fabric should be recorded before there is any disturbance of the place.
- DETERMINATION OF CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Cultural significance should be determined by analysis of the evidence gathered and as far as possible in consultation with a range of parties, including the public at large, local communities, cultural bodies and accredited experts on conservation and related issues.
- CONSERVATION POLICY: Before conservation is undertaken, a conservation policy should be prepared, in the form of a written statement setting out the cultural significance, physical condition and proposed conservation processes, together with motivation and supporting evidence including photographs, drawings and analysis of all appropriate samples.
- USE: Compatible uses will be determined by the conservation policy.
- DOCUMENTATION
: The records required by Articles 3, 4 and 5 and a log of evidence found and decisions made during conservation should be placed in a permanent archive.
- SUPERVISION
: Appropriate supervision and monitoring must be maintained at all stages of the work.
- ASPECTS OF CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Conservation of a place should take into consideration all aspects of its cultural significance without unwarranted emphasis on any one at the expense of others.
- CONTINUOUS HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT: All buildings and their environments should be recognized as products of their own time and as evidence of a continuous historical development. When a building has had work of different periods added to it, the contribution to the place of all periods must be respected. Revealing the fabric of one period at the expense of another can be justified only when what is removed is proven to be of slight cultural significance and the fabric which is to be revealed is of much greater cultural significance.
- CONTEXT: Historically valuable places do not consist of buildings alone. Conservation of such places requires the maintenance of appropriate visual settings and contexts. New construction, demolition or modification adversely affecting the setting, and environmental intrusions which adversely affect enjoyment or appreciation of the place, should be excluded.
- MINIMAL INTERVENTION: Conservation is based on respect for the existing fabric and should involve the least possible intervention. It should not distort the evidence revealed in the fabric.
- DETERIORATED AND MISSING FEATURES: Architectural features, elements or components which have deteriorated should be repaired rather than replaced. The replacement should match the original in composition, design, colour, texture and other visual qualities, but, on close inspection, should be distinguishable as new work, so that the alteration does not falsify the historical value of the building. Decisions regarding the replacement of missing parts of a building must be based on historical evidence, i.e. archival records, photographs, drawings and paintings.
- TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES: Conservation should make use of all the disciplines contributing to the study and protection of a place. Techniques employed should be traditional. In some circumstances, modern techniques for which a firm scientific basis exists and which have been supported by a body of experience, may be used.
- REVERSIBLE INTERVENTION: Whenever possible, additions and alterations should be done in such a way that, if they were to be removed in the future, the original fabric would again be visible.
- CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: Contemporary design for new buildings in an historical setting, and for alterations and additions to existing properties, is encouraged if it does not disfigure valuable historical and architectural fabric, and if compatible with the existing character and scale of the environs.
- CONTENTS: The contents of historical places forming part of their cultural significance should not be removed unless this is the sole means of ensuring their survival. If removed, such contents should be returned when changed circumstances make this practicable.
- LOCATION: A building or work should remain in its historical location. Trans location of all or part of a building or work is unacceptable unless this is the sole means of ensuring its survival.
- OCCUPATION: Culturally valuable buildings should be occupied and used at all times.
AC3:
There must be penalties for people who do not follow the rules and regulations things like fines and even criminal records as well as jail sentence must be in order to protect your site
Bibliography : www.sahra.org.za/
Jay-Dee du Plessis
U/S ID :110064
Specific Outcome 1:
Identify potential hazards in the workplace.
AC1:
One must be able to spot potential hazards must be correctly identified and reported so you must be aware of the reporting procedure were you report to a supervisor and write a report so that you have physical evidence of the fact that you reported you must also make sure that the hazard is attended to.
AC2:
When working with chemicals and dangerous substances you must wear protective clothing to avoid injury or death. It is really important that one is aware of what is dangerous as you will need to know what the effects etc. are then before working with it you can plan and get protective clothing and be prepared
AC3:
Protective clothing should be worn at all times but different types are used for different thing for exp.
When working with hazardous fluid you will use :
Goggles
Mouth cover
Gloves
Closed shoes
long pants or just the correct uniform but you must try to use an old one or a Conti suit as this is used for hard work and will not be as expensive to replace.
AC4:
When lifting heavy materials the appropriate way to do so is knees bent back straight and in the case you are not able to do so yourself without injuring yourself ask for assistance.
AC5:
It is really Important that all the employees are aware of hazards and what they need to do if a hazard is spotted or security hazard they must know where to report and must report. If you do not do so it can cause great loss to your company or injury to your staff so it is of high importance to report any weird activity.
U/S ID :110064
Specific Outcome 1:
Identify potential hazards in the workplace.
AC1:
One must be able to spot potential hazards must be correctly identified and reported so you must be aware of the reporting procedure were you report to a supervisor and write a report so that you have physical evidence of the fact that you reported you must also make sure that the hazard is attended to.
AC2:
When working with chemicals and dangerous substances you must wear protective clothing to avoid injury or death. It is really important that one is aware of what is dangerous as you will need to know what the effects etc. are then before working with it you can plan and get protective clothing and be prepared
AC3:
Protective clothing should be worn at all times but different types are used for different thing for exp.
When working with hazardous fluid you will use :
Goggles
Mouth cover
Gloves
Closed shoes
long pants or just the correct uniform but you must try to use an old one or a Conti suit as this is used for hard work and will not be as expensive to replace.
AC4:
When lifting heavy materials the appropriate way to do so is knees bent back straight and in the case you are not able to do so yourself without injuring yourself ask for assistance.
AC5:
It is really Important that all the employees are aware of hazards and what they need to do if a hazard is spotted or security hazard they must know where to report and must report. If you do not do so it can cause great loss to your company or injury to your staff so it is of high importance to report any weird activity.
Specific Outcome 2:
Know how to limit damage to persons or property in the event of an accident or emergency.
AC1:
One must be aware of where the fire extinguishers are in the workplace as well as a fire hose in our establishment they are situated in each building and our fire alarm is in the workshop.
AC2:
Different types of fire extinguishers
AC3:
The method of using a fire extinguisher Is first to make sure it is serviced regularly then pull out the pin spray and sweep also check working order before attending to kill the fire.
AC4:
You must be able to identify a fire where it started how big the fire is what caused it or what was a possible cause before trying to fight it. The fire must be identified and if you are sure of everything you can try and extinguish it if you are trained to do so and it is within your competence.
A fire can lead to other emergencies and one should be able to identify and attend to them for exp someone who got burnt etc.
AC5:
Dangerous things within the working environment must be reported and then a written report must be done. After this you must follow up and make sure it was attended to .
AC6:
A injury on duty is a huge problem and if it occurs it must be reported to a supervisor or managers then a report must be written to see if OHS was followed if it was the company is safe in the case it was not you as company must make sure that the OHS is followed the next time and make sure that it is continuously followed.
AC7:
It is important as one cannot be everywhere and a lot of eyes are needed and if everybody helps with this matter it will be much easier to avoid security and safety hazards as many hands makes the work load a bit lighter and if everybody takes responsibility it will make the work load a bit less. Even something as simple as fence checks is a way of helping this system as you will be able to see if lines are cut or there were activity then it can be taken from there
Know how to limit damage to persons or property in the event of an accident or emergency.
AC1:
One must be aware of where the fire extinguishers are in the workplace as well as a fire hose in our establishment they are situated in each building and our fire alarm is in the workshop.
AC2:
Different types of fire extinguishers
AC3:
The method of using a fire extinguisher Is first to make sure it is serviced regularly then pull out the pin spray and sweep also check working order before attending to kill the fire.
AC4:
You must be able to identify a fire where it started how big the fire is what caused it or what was a possible cause before trying to fight it. The fire must be identified and if you are sure of everything you can try and extinguish it if you are trained to do so and it is within your competence.
A fire can lead to other emergencies and one should be able to identify and attend to them for exp someone who got burnt etc.
AC5:
Dangerous things within the working environment must be reported and then a written report must be done. After this you must follow up and make sure it was attended to .
AC6:
A injury on duty is a huge problem and if it occurs it must be reported to a supervisor or managers then a report must be written to see if OHS was followed if it was the company is safe in the case it was not you as company must make sure that the OHS is followed the next time and make sure that it is continuously followed.
AC7:
It is important as one cannot be everywhere and a lot of eyes are needed and if everybody helps with this matter it will be much easier to avoid security and safety hazards as many hands makes the work load a bit lighter and if everybody takes responsibility it will make the work load a bit less. Even something as simple as fence checks is a way of helping this system as you will be able to see if lines are cut or there were activity then it can be taken from there
Specific Outcome 3
Know how to contribute to the maintenance of security in the workplace.
AC 1:
The security procedures within in our establishment are fairly easy to know as keys are kept by managers on duty and security itself non authorized people cannot get these things there are other things as well but the most important thing is communication. Even something as simple as fence checks is a way of helping this system as you will be able to see if lines are cut or there were activity then it can be dealt with
AC2 and 3 :
When a potential security risk is spotted you must report it to a supervisor for exp a suspicious item you must stay calm do not touch the item and report it immediately if the security risk is within your authority you can then handle the situation according to company procedures.
AC4:
When a suspicious person is spotted all you can do is remain calm report person to a supervisor or get another person to report the situation stay away and just see what the persons actions are do not approach the person or when you find someone in a staff area just ask if you may assist or if he is lost do not attack person or make false accusations.
Specific Outcome4:
Explain emergency procedures in the workplace
AC1:
When there is some kind of a emergency within the building you must know what to do for example a fire – you must then be aware of fire Exits so you can direct people to get out fire hoses and extinguisher etc
AC2:
You must know of all escape routes and the short cuts to things like assembly point etc. In our establishment there are many assembly points for example by the chalets and Makatho houses as well as the main one for people around the farmyard area the Blou buffeland these points need to be visible for in case of emergency.
AC3:
It is important that signs in the area are easy to spot easy to understand and that everyone are aware of them so they must stand out with brighter colors or whatever the case may be they must not be hidden so that no one is aware of them.
AC4:
Everyone that is coming or visiting at your establishment must be aware of all emergency procedures so that it if there is any emergency of some sort they know exactly what to do and this will then help with things like evacuation getting people to assembly points etcThe security procedures within in our establishment are fairly easy to know as keys are kept by managers on duty and security itself non authorized people cannot get these things there are other things as well but the most important thing is communication. Even something as simple as fence checks is a way of helping this system as you will be able to see if lines are cut or there were activity then it can be dealt with
AC2 and 3 :
When a potential security risk is spotted you must report it to a supervisor for exp a suspicious item you must stay calm do not touch the item and report it immediately if the security risk is within your authority you can then handle the situation according to company procedures.
AC4:
When a suspicious person is spotted all you can do is remain calm report person to a supervisor or get another person to report the situation stay away and just see what the persons actions are do not approach the person or when you find someone in a staff area just ask if you may assist or if he is lost do not attack person or make false accusations.
Specific Outcome4:
Explain emergency procedures in the workplace
AC1:
When there is some kind of a emergency within the building you must know what to do for example a fire – you must then be aware of fire Exits so you can direct people to get out fire hoses and extinguisher etc
AC2:
You must know of all escape routes and the short cuts to things like assembly point etc. In our establishment there are many assembly points for example by the chalets and Makatho houses as well as the main one for people around the farmyard area the Blou buffeland these points need to be visible for in case of emergency.
AC3:
It is important that signs in the area are easy to spot easy to understand and that everyone are aware of them so they must stand out with brighter colors or whatever the case may be they must not be hidden so that no one is aware of them.
AC4:
AC5:
31/01/11-04/02/11
We started with a First Aid level 1 training on the 31st of January this is a must have in Sondela and the Tourism sector.We had to start with theory and learn what to do in different situation and different types of injuries.
There are key things to look out for when arriving at a scene they are called:
- Hazards-Check that the surrounding area is safe and put on all gear like gloves etc
- Hello-Greet the person introduce yourself and ask if you may assist him
- Help-ask a mushroom (by stander) to phone an ambulance for help
Then there are key points to check for when examining: - Air wave-Check that persons Air wave is clear and that there is no obstruction
- Breathing-Check person if he is breathing and if he is check that it is normal
- Circulation-Check persons blood flow and that it is correct blood is pumping threw body
- Severe bleeding-Check for serious bleeding and then treat wound as found
- You must also examine the patient again and check everything a full check
All of the above must be done in the right order otherwise you can cost the patient his life!
This was an very interesting course and very entertaining an thanks to the facilitators that created scenarios.They used students one group as patients and the other as first aiders that made it very fun.We learned a lot out of this experience like: - Splinting a person
- Treating a open wound
- Treating a fracture
- Making a Doughnut ring that is used if an object is stuck in a person for exp. a pen then you cover it with doughnut rings
- Treating a chocking patient
- Treating shock
- Doing CPR-it is 2 blows and 30 pushes on chest repeat it 4 times carry on until ambulance arrives
- Treating a patient that has drowned getting him out the water and doing CPR
- Treating of a snake bite
- Treating a burn wound
This was all done threw scenarios created by the facilitators and it helped a lot a specially when we had to to it practical in our tests.
This was really a experience of a life time and was just so much fun but still serious because you are working with another person and can cost him his life!!t
When in an emergency situation one should always be wearing gloves for when working with blood as you never know what blood transmitted disease your patient has you must always think of your own safety there for precautions need to be taken
Jay-Dee du Plessis
U/S ID :252457
Combat soil erosion:
Specific Outcome 1:
AC1,2,3,4,5,6
Here are a few techniques that we use within our working environment for the combating of soil erosion. S
Sickle bush is used to trap plant material and allow water to flow through.
S
U/S ID :252457
Combat soil erosion:
Specific Outcome 1:
AC1,2,3,4,5,6
Here are a few techniques that we use within our working environment for the combating of soil erosion. S
Sickle bush is used to trap plant material and allow water to flow through.
SNew grass can be planted
Gabion basket can also be used here is a photo of such a basket
Within our area we use mostly the sickle bush as this is not only the cheapest but works out the best there are wild animals on the farm and they walk on the grass there for kills the grass or overgrazing takes place so the sickle bush also prevents this from happening.Animals cannot walk in the area the sickle bush has spines.You must report on the area of operation see that what you have done has worked or has failed. Then after you have finished rehabilitating the area you can help the area by planting new grass this will just speed the process.
Specific Outcome 2:
AC 1,2,3:
Before you treat an area planning is needed as well as the organization and implementing of the plan.Things like area where treatment is needed must be found what you are going to use to implement etc. A report must be set out of what exactly the problem is and the the solution according to persons involved.The signs of erosion the causes and extent of it must be determined and action must be taken. It is really important to gather enough info on the area before starting treatment.
Specific Outcome 3:
AC1,2,3,4:
When one starts the cause of the erosion must be identified as you can not treat the area without this info when this is determined you can start thinking of solutions or techniques used to combat the problem for exp. Gabion baskets , branches etc.The techniques must first be checked and the influence it will have on the ecology of the area before it is implemented.There are a few main causes of erosion for exp:
Wind
Water
Overgrazing
Taking out to many plants in an area
These are only some of the causes of erosion that starts of small but when not handled become a major problem.
Specific Outcome 4:
AC 1,2:
You must be aware of the causes of the erosion before combating it as you must start at the cause otherwise you will fight a dead end because if you do not find the root it must be solved at the root.
You must be able to see how big the problem is so you can determine if you can put a end to the erosion or only try and control it.
Specific Outcome 5:
AC 1:
You must be able to detect different types of erosion for exp only removal of topsoil , areas denude of vegetation , basic soil profiles and evidence of excessive run off.
Gabion basket can also be used here is a photo of such a basket
Within our area we use mostly the sickle bush as this is not only the cheapest but works out the best there are wild animals on the farm and they walk on the grass there for kills the grass or overgrazing takes place so the sickle bush also prevents this from happening.Animals cannot walk in the area the sickle bush has spines.You must report on the area of operation see that what you have done has worked or has failed. Then after you have finished rehabilitating the area you can help the area by planting new grass this will just speed the process.
Specific Outcome 2:
AC 1,2,3:
Before you treat an area planning is needed as well as the organization and implementing of the plan.Things like area where treatment is needed must be found what you are going to use to implement etc. A report must be set out of what exactly the problem is and the the solution according to persons involved.The signs of erosion the causes and extent of it must be determined and action must be taken. It is really important to gather enough info on the area before starting treatment.
Specific Outcome 3:
AC1,2,3,4:
When one starts the cause of the erosion must be identified as you can not treat the area without this info when this is determined you can start thinking of solutions or techniques used to combat the problem for exp. Gabion baskets , branches etc.The techniques must first be checked and the influence it will have on the ecology of the area before it is implemented.There are a few main causes of erosion for exp:
Wind
Water
Overgrazing
Taking out to many plants in an area
These are only some of the causes of erosion that starts of small but when not handled become a major problem.
Specific Outcome 4:
AC 1,2:
You must be aware of the causes of the erosion before combating it as you must start at the cause otherwise you will fight a dead end because if you do not find the root it must be solved at the root.
You must be able to see how big the problem is so you can determine if you can put a end to the erosion or only try and control it.
Specific Outcome 5:
AC 1:
You must be able to detect different types of erosion for exp only removal of topsoil , areas denude of vegetation , basic soil profiles and evidence of excessive run off.
Jay-Dee du Plessis
U/S ID:
252458
Harvesting of flora
Specific Outcome 1:
AC1 ,2 3,4,5:
When harvesting flora you have to determine the site of harvesting within a reasonable time so you must be observant and then look at the area. Then you must identify the specimens that you looking to harvest. You must determine the precise location of the specimens you looking at harvesting so maps and GPS is important. Species relevant to the one you want to harvest must also be identified to avoid miss judgment. Everyone working in the operation must know what is being harvested and understand.
Specific Outcome 2:
AC 1 ,2,3,4
When harvesting you must choice the correct method so you have to know what is being determined You cannot just take out any plant you must look at species that are protected etc. Make sure that the correct specie is harvested this is why it is important that the ones harvesting knows exactly what needs to be harvested.OHS must be followed as well to avoid injury to any personal.
Specific Outcome 3:
AC1,2,3,4
Managing place a role here you must make sure that everyone follows and agrees to rules and regulations other than that you must make sure temporary personal are doing it correctly and are doing fine. Make sure they harvest the correct plant and stay within the area that was marked of to harvest in. You must also make sure that everyone is working well together that OHS is followed and that there are no problems occurring.
Specific Outcome 4:
AC 1,2,3,4,5
Orientate and navigate
U/S ID 252456
This is what we use through out our nine week course a example of this is: When we were working on fences we marked and area on the map were fence checks had to be done .Other examples are when we were putting out lickblocks we put the GPS co ordinates down so that we have the exact location of where we have done this so it is easy to find it again.
Nature and its role in society
U/S ID
252468
We learned in this Unit standard that it is really important to look after nature as nature will look after you then example of this is when you do not harvest to many trees in an area the trees will return in giving fruit and oxygen or what ever you may need from it.This teaches one to respect and take care of nature and that it has a huge role in society.
U/S ID:
252458
Harvesting of flora
Specific Outcome 1:
AC1 ,2 3,4,5:
When harvesting flora you have to determine the site of harvesting within a reasonable time so you must be observant and then look at the area. Then you must identify the specimens that you looking to harvest. You must determine the precise location of the specimens you looking at harvesting so maps and GPS is important. Species relevant to the one you want to harvest must also be identified to avoid miss judgment. Everyone working in the operation must know what is being harvested and understand.
Specific Outcome 2:
AC 1 ,2,3,4
When harvesting you must choice the correct method so you have to know what is being determined You cannot just take out any plant you must look at species that are protected etc. Make sure that the correct specie is harvested this is why it is important that the ones harvesting knows exactly what needs to be harvested.OHS must be followed as well to avoid injury to any personal.
Specific Outcome 3:
AC1,2,3,4
Managing place a role here you must make sure that everyone follows and agrees to rules and regulations other than that you must make sure temporary personal are doing it correctly and are doing fine. Make sure they harvest the correct plant and stay within the area that was marked of to harvest in. You must also make sure that everyone is working well together that OHS is followed and that there are no problems occurring.
Specific Outcome 4:
AC 1,2,3,4,5
Jay-Dee du Plessis
HIV/AIDS Project
Resource Guardianship
29/03/2011
Origin of HIV and Aids:
The origin of the virus is yet unknown there are a lot of theories as where it came from but none is proven to be true.It is found that chimps started the virus by eating one of there favorite food sources namely monkeys.They believe chimps started getting viruses from different types of monkeys and these viruses combined to form HIV as we know it today.The spreading to humans is believed to of happened when people where working or attacked by these chimps it spreaded by scratches open wounds or bites where it spreaded threw blood
The acronym for HIV =Human immunodeficiency virus
For Aids= Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Process of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS attacks the immune system itself it makes copies of itself and spreads in this way.There is no cure yet for this disease only ways to slow the process it helps to build your immune system what it doesn’t kill the disease itself slows down the spreading procedure .You also dot die from the disease itself but from another illness i.e. Flu, the bodies natural resistance or anti bodies against these things are broken down so this means the body cant fight this illness and you die because of the flue
There are different types of medicines used:
They are called:
· Nucleocide analogreverse transcriptase inhabitors better known as “Nukes”
· Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhabitor
· Protease
· Fusion inhibitor
· Intergrase inhibitor
· These are the different types of medicines used all with all different functions to help against this virus
The virus spreads threw three main ways namely:
- Sexual transmission
- Transmission through blood
- Mother-to-child transmission.
How to prevent getting HIV/AIDS
Educate people about the problem.what the results are and tell them how you get it so that the focus on it and try not to do those things.Do not use the same needles don’t touch blood without protective gear.Practice safe sex and check your partner and yourself.
Bibliography:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/aids
Orientate and navigate
U/S ID 252456
This is what we use through out our nine week course a example of this is: When we were working on fences we marked and area on the map were fence checks had to be done .Other examples are when we were putting out lickblocks we put the GPS co ordinates down so that we have the exact location of where we have done this so it is easy to find it again.
Nature and its role in society
U/S ID
252468
We learned in this Unit standard that it is really important to look after nature as nature will look after you then example of this is when you do not harvest to many trees in an area the trees will return in giving fruit and oxygen or what ever you may need from it.This teaches one to respect and take care of nature and that it has a huge role in society.
Resource Guardianship week 8
13-18 April 2011
13 April-14 April 2011
We sprayed EM again this was an follow up on last weeks spraying.We have to do a follow up to insure that it will work effectively.We sprayed every where we sprayed the week before.We then start to check the situation and see if it has started to work!!
15 April 2011
We had a big job on our hands as there were Eland that broke threw and we needed to chase them back this was a tiring job as e ran endlessly after these Eland it was even more difficult as the bush was very dense and these are wild animals and if cornered they can be aggressive.We got them to the fence at the end and we cut the fence for them to come threw again we at least got them back but created a huge job for ourselves as we needed to fix the fence to prevent other animals coming threw!!!
16 April 2011
Today I only came in late to work Bring and Braai this is were we Braai the guests meat for them this was very interesting as everyone wants there meat in a different way and they are going to do this and that to you if you do not get it correct this was a different experience but learned how to deal with difficult people.
17 April 2011
There was an problem at the Makato fence line we raced over there and so a Blue wildebeest went straight threw the fence we had to chase him back this was really fun and a adrenaline rush but we got him back at the end and fixed the fence that he run down.
18 April 2011
We did fence checks this is something that has to be done weekly to see if there is not a hole in your fence or any problems with your fence the farm is divided in sectors so each guy gets to check a sector every day.This helps to a sure that our fences are working productively.
13 April-14 April 2011
We sprayed EM again this was an follow up on last weeks spraying.We have to do a follow up to insure that it will work effectively.We sprayed every where we sprayed the week before.We then start to check the situation and see if it has started to work!!
15 April 2011
We had a big job on our hands as there were Eland that broke threw and we needed to chase them back this was a tiring job as e ran endlessly after these Eland it was even more difficult as the bush was very dense and these are wild animals and if cornered they can be aggressive.We got them to the fence at the end and we cut the fence for them to come threw again we at least got them back but created a huge job for ourselves as we needed to fix the fence to prevent other animals coming threw!!!
16 April 2011
Today I only came in late to work Bring and Braai this is were we Braai the guests meat for them this was very interesting as everyone wants there meat in a different way and they are going to do this and that to you if you do not get it correct this was a different experience but learned how to deal with difficult people.
17 April 2011
There was an problem at the Makato fence line we raced over there and so a Blue wildebeest went straight threw the fence we had to chase him back this was really fun and a adrenaline rush but we got him back at the end and fixed the fence that he run down.
18 April 2011
We did fence checks this is something that has to be done weekly to see if there is not a hole in your fence or any problems with your fence the farm is divided in sectors so each guy gets to check a sector every day.This helps to a sure that our fences are working productively.
Resource Guardianship week 7
5April-8April2011
5April2011
Today we learned the importance of EM this is an natural method of fly prevention it is a mix of micro organisms that combines and helps with many things.We spray it on places flies are mostly like horse stables and so on.This takes away the bad smell and then flies do not get attracted to that certain area.It is not a poison and all it does is stops the flies life cycle.Why we say this is a fly lies the eggs the worms come out then they feed becomes a fly the fly needs to spread its wings so that it dries and then he can only fly now EM stops the spreading of the wing so it is not a fly anymore but a walk.This influences the cycle as it can not carry on to make more. This is an non toxic method we also put it into animals drinking water helps with stomach problems
6April2011
We got to new ways of tick prevention on the animals it is called a Dip Bak.This is an square bucket with rollers on the sides we throw poison on the rollers that kills ticks.In the middle we put molasses or anything the animals can feed of so when they go into feed the roller rolls on there necks and this then kills the ticks
7April2011
Today we put the EM to a test we went and started to spray it at parts of the farm were we have problems with flies for example the back of the Kitchen as well as the dump and the stables.This was fun but a lot of work and you need to concentrate as the ratio of water and EM must be correct for it to do the job
8April2011
I went to spray EM at the Wildlife center as flies is I very big problem there we sprayed at all problem places.A big thing there with flies is that the feed on the animals ears a specially the lions.So we needed a easy affective way to start getting rid of the flies!!
5April2011
Today we learned the importance of EM this is an natural method of fly prevention it is a mix of micro organisms that combines and helps with many things.We spray it on places flies are mostly like horse stables and so on.This takes away the bad smell and then flies do not get attracted to that certain area.It is not a poison and all it does is stops the flies life cycle.Why we say this is a fly lies the eggs the worms come out then they feed becomes a fly the fly needs to spread its wings so that it dries and then he can only fly now EM stops the spreading of the wing so it is not a fly anymore but a walk.This influences the cycle as it can not carry on to make more. This is an non toxic method we also put it into animals drinking water helps with stomach problems
6April2011
We got to new ways of tick prevention on the animals it is called a Dip Bak.This is an square bucket with rollers on the sides we throw poison on the rollers that kills ticks.In the middle we put molasses or anything the animals can feed of so when they go into feed the roller rolls on there necks and this then kills the ticks
7April2011
Today we put the EM to a test we went and started to spray it at parts of the farm were we have problems with flies for example the back of the Kitchen as well as the dump and the stables.This was fun but a lot of work and you need to concentrate as the ratio of water and EM must be correct for it to do the job
8April2011
I went to spray EM at the Wildlife center as flies is I very big problem there we sprayed at all problem places.A big thing there with flies is that the feed on the animals ears a specially the lions.So we needed a easy affective way to start getting rid of the flies!!
Resource Guardianship week 6
29March-3April
29March 2011
Today we did stock tacking at the Maintenance store the reason we do this is to see if everything is back were it is supposed to be and if everything is in working condition.We have a sign out booklet were you have to sign out the equipment you want to use so this helps to find that equipment in the case were it has just vanished.I also got the chance to to look for an animal that has dead.We were driving in the bush with Klaas and in a certain zone there was an awful smell and we started searching we did not find anything and got Oom Sieg for help he showed as a method of locating the source of this smell.You get a few people and there were the smell is the worst you start putting people in that line.It shows round about the line the animal is it was not 5min later then we got it an Eland bull that passed away.The reason for its death was a fight with another bull the other bulls horn went threw the stomach.
30March 2011
Today they said as much as they have I surprise for us...............We were excited but as we know the 2nd years we were also quite anxious they took as to the wildlife center and there were 2 dead antelope and they said our big surprise was.........Yes cutting about these 2 antelope as I have done it before I started with a blesbuck and did all the cutting all my self the skinning of it i also did this was an nice surprise to me as I liked doing this although some of the others didnt like all the guts and blood.The Blesbuck was shot because it had a broken bone and could not be helped so it was rather killed than left to suffer.
31March2011
Today we had to put out lick blocks as this was an weekly must.We also went to fill the dancun applicators with poison and molasses.We had I bit of a different job as well when we had to fix pressure plates this is a plate with to sprayers one high one low it sprays out an poison as the animal steps in the plate this helps with ticks and tick prevention.
1April2011
I had my assessments on the Unit Standards done in the week was found competent on all unit standards. After this we started with welcoming greeting guests and answering questions helping were needed
2April2011
I worked at the Farmyard with the donkey cart were I took people on rides this was fun you get to learn how to speak and work with children.We went out to do fence checks after this,this is were you drive on the boarder lines of the farm and check for any problems on the fence and any holes luckily enough there were not to many problems and the ones there were,were minor.
3April2011
I worked at the Farmyard again but with the money mostly this was a bit different and you need to concentrate a lot as you working with the money of guests and if something is wrong it is all on you.I learned the importance of a receipt as you have to count the money after wards and if it does not match there is some kind of problem that you will have to have the answers for.Responsibility and honesty is KEY!!
29March 2011
Today we did stock tacking at the Maintenance store the reason we do this is to see if everything is back were it is supposed to be and if everything is in working condition.We have a sign out booklet were you have to sign out the equipment you want to use so this helps to find that equipment in the case were it has just vanished.I also got the chance to to look for an animal that has dead.We were driving in the bush with Klaas and in a certain zone there was an awful smell and we started searching we did not find anything and got Oom Sieg for help he showed as a method of locating the source of this smell.You get a few people and there were the smell is the worst you start putting people in that line.It shows round about the line the animal is it was not 5min later then we got it an Eland bull that passed away.The reason for its death was a fight with another bull the other bulls horn went threw the stomach.
30March 2011
Today they said as much as they have I surprise for us...............We were excited but as we know the 2nd years we were also quite anxious they took as to the wildlife center and there were 2 dead antelope and they said our big surprise was.........Yes cutting about these 2 antelope as I have done it before I started with a blesbuck and did all the cutting all my self the skinning of it i also did this was an nice surprise to me as I liked doing this although some of the others didnt like all the guts and blood.The Blesbuck was shot because it had a broken bone and could not be helped so it was rather killed than left to suffer.
31March2011
Today we had to put out lick blocks as this was an weekly must.We also went to fill the dancun applicators with poison and molasses.We had I bit of a different job as well when we had to fix pressure plates this is a plate with to sprayers one high one low it sprays out an poison as the animal steps in the plate this helps with ticks and tick prevention.
1April2011
I had my assessments on the Unit Standards done in the week was found competent on all unit standards. After this we started with welcoming greeting guests and answering questions helping were needed
2April2011
I worked at the Farmyard with the donkey cart were I took people on rides this was fun you get to learn how to speak and work with children.We went out to do fence checks after this,this is were you drive on the boarder lines of the farm and check for any problems on the fence and any holes luckily enough there were not to many problems and the ones there were,were minor.
3April2011
I worked at the Farmyard again but with the money mostly this was a bit different and you need to concentrate a lot as you working with the money of guests and if something is wrong it is all on you.I learned the importance of a receipt as you have to count the money after wards and if it does not match there is some kind of problem that you will have to have the answers for.Responsibility and honesty is KEY!!
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