Advanced Nature
Guiding and Wildlife
Conservation 3 Year
Programme


    The Bhejane Advanced Nature Guiding and Wildlife Conservation 3 Year programme, is the only one of its kind in the industry, and
    has been developed to most accurately meet the demands of the Wildlife Tourism Industry for the employment of Professional
    Guides.   This unique programme ensures a qualification that will adequately prepare the student for a career in Guiding and
    Conservation with a focus on developing the knowledge and skills needed to be a versatile and knowledgeable guide, that can fill
    responsible positions above those of entry level guides. It is also the only programme of its kind that prepares the student to work
    in both terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

    This programme has got the interest of the serious career student at heart and  will ensure that the student enters the industry well
    qualified and with a distinct advantage in terms of experience and opportunities for growth, above other entry-level candidates.  
    Contact us to request  the full programme prospectus for complete information on this programme.

    While there are various conservation and tourism diploma courses available, there is no comprehensive diploma course available
    for students that are serious about a career as a professional nature guide.  Many guides complete short courses only to spend two
    fleeting  years an industry for which they are not adequately prepared in order to sufficiently grow and promote themselves.  This
    programme attempts to bridge the gap and to provide the career student with a well structured academic and practical programme,
    that includes the full range of knowledge and skills required by guides to succeed in the dynamic wildlife tourism industry.

    The programme has been designed with a panel of advisors and industry partners.

    Programme Duration

    3 Years

    2 Years Full Time training followed by a 1 year practical placement.

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    Certification

    There are a number qualifications that are trained and assessed within this programme that is subject to external bodies
    recognised by the industry such as FGASA , SASSETA, The South African Maritime Authority and Marine and Coastal Management.
    Refer to the prospectus for a summary of all certificates contained within this qualification.

    Training Venues

    Students are based at the College Premises in northern Zululand.  Practical and Field Work excursions take place mostly in the
    Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, and several Private Game Reserves that are affiliated with Bhejane Nature Training. The College
    premises is situated in False Bay Hluhluwe and borders the False Bay section of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park (a World Heritage
    Site).

    Course Fee

    Annual course fees can be viewed in the Prospectus

    Admission Requirements

    Students that want to apply for this programme must have a full Matric certificate or an equivalent qualification. A limited number of
    applications will be accepted annually, and may be subject to an admission interview.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Animal Studies I
Animal Studies II
Practical Year
Plant Studies I
Plant Studies II
 
Ecology I
Ecology II
 
Conservation Principles and Ethics
Reserve Management Practice II
 
Reserve Management Practice
Conservation Guardianship and Wildlife
Monitoring Practical
 
Conservation Guardianship and Wildlife
Monitoring
FGASA Birding Specialist
 
Communication and Guest Ettiquette
Geography  for
Guides II
 
Geography for Guides
FGASA Level 2 Theory
 
FGASA Level 1 Terrestrial
Advanced Marine and Coastal Guiding
 
FGASA Level 1 Marine and Coastal
Guiding
Trails Guiding Practical
 
FGASA Back-up Trails Guiding
Leadership Skills and Tourism
Entrepreneurship