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Course Syllabus:
Following the syllabus of the FGASA Marine Guide Level 1 qualification, this
course has been designed to introduce guides to the marine and coastal
environment and to assist with preparation for the FGASA Marine Guide
Examination and practical assessment .The following subjects are covered in
the course:
Whilst the FGASA Marine Guide course is decidedly shore-based, Bhejane
Nature Training in association with Coral Divers Sodwana Bay, has added
an extra dimension to this course, by also including an underwater Scuba
diving component. This association allows you to get certified not only as a
qualified Marine Guide, but also as a qualified Open Water Scuba Diver. You
can now accompany your guests on the ultimate Beach and Bush Experience,
adding valuable versatility as a guide to your resume! As one of Africa's best
PADI training centres (Coral Divers), this also opens up another career-path
should you decide to spend more time under water.
The Coral Reefs of Sodwana Bay rank amongst one of the Top 10 Global Dive
sites and will definitely add a special kind of magic to your training experience.
Potato Bass, Guineafowl Eel, Clown Trigger Fish, Parrot Fish, Wrasses, Angel
Fish and Two-bar Anemone Fish are amongst some of the species you can
expect to encounter. Off course there is also the chance of seeing turtles,
Ragged Tooth Sharks, Humpbacked Whales and the gigantic Whale Shark.
Venues:
The Coastal Sand and Dune Forests of Northern KwaZulu Natal's Elephant
Coast is the venue for this exciting programme. This unique area contains 5
different mangrove species, one of which is endemic to the area. This offers
the opportunity to see the resident Mangrove Kingfishers ( of which there are
only 30 breeding pairs left in SA), the Palmnut Vulture, Livingstone's Turaco as
well as a wealth of other seabirds, that roam this area. Already famous for its
turtle-nesting sites, the area also offers the special opportunity to observe
Leatherback and Loggerhead Turtles during their annual nesting and hatching
cycles.
The training camps are situated in and around the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park,
a world heritage site with a biodiversity greater than that of the Kruger
National Park, or the Okavango Delta.
The Bhejane Nature Training Camp in False Bay serves as the base for the
duration of the course. From here we go on various excursions to explore the
entire coastline of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. Field Excursions include
Kosi Bay, Sodwana Bay, St. Lucia.
Contact us for a typical course itinerary and a list of frequently asked questions
regarding this course.
Following the syllabus of the FGASA Marine Guide Level 1 qualification, this
course has been designed to introduce guides to the marine and coastal
environment and to assist with preparation for the FGASA Marine Guide
Examination and practical assessment .The following subjects are covered in
the course:
- Guiding Skills and Ethics
- The Coastal and Marine Environment
- Geology and the Coastal Environment
- Astronomy, Taxonomy, Weather and Climate
- Marine Ecology
- Sea Plants (Algae, Mangroves, Dune and Saltmarsh Plants
- Trees and plants of the Coastal Sand Forests of KZN
- Coastal and Marine Invertebrates
- Amphibians and Reptiles
- Marine Fish, Marine Birds, Coastal and Forest Birds
- Marine and Coastal Mammals
- Animal Behaviour
- Marine Conservation
- Historical Human Habitation of Coastal Marine Environments.
Whilst the FGASA Marine Guide course is decidedly shore-based, Bhejane
Nature Training in association with Coral Divers Sodwana Bay, has added
an extra dimension to this course, by also including an underwater Scuba
diving component. This association allows you to get certified not only as a
qualified Marine Guide, but also as a qualified Open Water Scuba Diver. You
can now accompany your guests on the ultimate Beach and Bush Experience,
adding valuable versatility as a guide to your resume! As one of Africa's best
PADI training centres (Coral Divers), this also opens up another career-path
should you decide to spend more time under water.
The Coral Reefs of Sodwana Bay rank amongst one of the Top 10 Global Dive
sites and will definitely add a special kind of magic to your training experience.
Potato Bass, Guineafowl Eel, Clown Trigger Fish, Parrot Fish, Wrasses, Angel
Fish and Two-bar Anemone Fish are amongst some of the species you can
expect to encounter. Off course there is also the chance of seeing turtles,
Ragged Tooth Sharks, Humpbacked Whales and the gigantic Whale Shark.
Venues:
The Coastal Sand and Dune Forests of Northern KwaZulu Natal's Elephant
Coast is the venue for this exciting programme. This unique area contains 5
different mangrove species, one of which is endemic to the area. This offers
the opportunity to see the resident Mangrove Kingfishers ( of which there are
only 30 breeding pairs left in SA), the Palmnut Vulture, Livingstone's Turaco as
well as a wealth of other seabirds, that roam this area. Already famous for its
turtle-nesting sites, the area also offers the special opportunity to observe
Leatherback and Loggerhead Turtles during their annual nesting and hatching
cycles.
The training camps are situated in and around the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park,
a world heritage site with a biodiversity greater than that of the Kruger
National Park, or the Okavango Delta.
The Bhejane Nature Training Camp in False Bay serves as the base for the
duration of the course. From here we go on various excursions to explore the
entire coastline of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. Field Excursions include
Kosi Bay, Sodwana Bay, St. Lucia.
Contact us for a typical course itinerary and a list of frequently asked questions
regarding this course.
FGASA Level 1 Coastal and Marine Guide Course
Course Duration: 6 weeks (Must have FGASA Level 1 Terrestrial )
10 Weeks
Course Dates:
Course Fee: R26 000 (July-Sep Course)
Please note that you must already have the FGASA Level 1 Field Guide to
register for the July-Sep Course.
R34 000 (October Course)
Course Fee includes: Meals and Accommodation
Uniform
Training and Assessment
PADI Open Water Dive Course
PADI Registration
Wilderness Marine First Aid Training
Course Duration: 6 weeks (Must have FGASA Level 1 Terrestrial )
10 Weeks
Course Dates:
- 25 July - 3 September 2011
- 10 October - 18 December 2011
Course Fee: R26 000 (July-Sep Course)
Please note that you must already have the FGASA Level 1 Field Guide to
register for the July-Sep Course.
R34 000 (October Course)
Course Fee includes: Meals and Accommodation
Uniform
Training and Assessment
PADI Open Water Dive Course
PADI Registration
Wilderness Marine First Aid Training
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