Entry-Level Requirements: Loving Nature and Wildlife with Heart, Soul and Mind
CATEGORY
Nature Guide, Tourism & Field Ranger
Game Lodge Management available as an Alternative for Field Ranger
– Both Are Possible –
COURSE DETAILS
Nature Guiding / Safari Guide (Compulsory)
10 Subjects: Taxonomy, Ecology, Geology, Weather and Climate, Astronomy, Botany, Birds, Mammals, Insects, Reptiles
- Practical Guiding (Compulsory)
- Safari Vehicle & Walking Safari / Trails
- Wildlife Track & Sign ID (Compulsory)
- Dangerous Game Guiding: Open Vehicle – VPDA1
Eco-Tourism (Compulsory)
Tourism – Customer Service
Create & Conduct A Tourism Experience
Wilderness First Aid
Wildlife Photography
Electives:
Field Ranger | 3-in- 1 (Law Enforcement)
Field Ranger 1: Anti-Poaching Management & Control
Tracking 1: Wildlife Spoor Identification & Man Tracking
African Bush Craft & Navigation & Survival
PFTC Firearm Competency – Knowledge of Firearm Act, Use of a Manually Rifle & Use of a Manually Rifle for Business Purposes
(Physical Selection Field Ranger : Bushcraft | Survival | Obstacle Course | Fitness | Discipline)
DURATION
1 Year
(First Year)
COST
R 89 900
CATEGORY
Board & Lodging
DETAILS
Full Board & Lodging (Optional)
Enjoy the convenience of living on campus with your fellow students. Boarding includes 3 meals per day and access to all amenities.
DURATION
Per Year
COST
R 69 900
Payable over 1 – 10 installments.
PLEASE NOTE:
Courses are on the NQF System of SAQA (South African Qualification Authority) with CATHSSETA as QAP
For Guiding: a National Certificate on Guiding is the Only Qualification by law Tourism Act 3 of 2014 to register as a Tourist Guide with the Department of Tourism.
No other rating or qualification is necessary – Such as a Field Guide…Qualification
Walk the Talk! Be a Legal Registered Guide.
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SAQA Accredited Training Provider with CATHSSETA as the ETQA / QAP Provider Registration No: 613/P/000242/2014
