Nature Training Courses

Bhejane’s professional and career courses are aimed at serious career students who are looking for professional and recognised training in the fields of Nature Guiding, Marine and Coastal Guiding, Trails Guiding and Wildlife Conservation.

Professional and Career Courses (Full-time Residential Courses)

With so many courses available in the marketplace, it is often difficult to choose a training provider for career training. Bhejane’s aim is to provide career students with training of a high standard, that carries industry recognition and a value for money training investment.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsMore Info
Advanced Nature Guiding and Wildlife Conservation3 YearsMatric or equivalentCourse Details
Nature Guide Career Development Programme (CDP)6 Month / 1 Year18 years (minimum age)Course Details
Apprentice Field Guide (NQF 2)10 Weeks18 years (minimum age)Course Details
FGASA Level 1 Marine and Coastal Guiding7/12 WeeksFGASA Level 1 for 7 week courseCourse Details
Dangerous Game Trails Guide6 WeeksMust have completed full FGASA Level 1Course Details
Research and Monitoring Field Assistant5 WeeksLevel 1 Nature GuideCourse Details

Specialist and Short Courses

Nature Guides have a range of specialist skills courses available to them to increase their knowledge and advance themselves as professional guides. Bhejane offers the following specialist short courses:

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsMore Info
Trails Experience1 or 2 weeksPlease enquireCourse Details
Birding Specialist2 weeksPlease enquireCourse Details
Advanced Rifle Handling5 daysPlease enquireCourse Details
Wilderness First Aid3 daysPlease enquireCourse Details