"Three Month FGASA Level One Trails Guide Certficate"

RE: THREE MONTH FGASA LEVEL ONE FIELD GUIDE TRAINING IN SOUTH AFRICA

I would like to introduce you to our company: Ulovane Environmental Training (To contact this tour operator please use the contact form above. and our EXCEPETIONAL Field Guide Training Course that we offer. This program is the first of its kind in the guiding industry in South Africa and the main focus of this course is the FGASA level ONE Trail Guide Qualification. No this is not just another gap or volunteer course, we offer so much more. This hands on intense academic course would provide universities students or graduates with not only bush skills & knowledge and a couple of qualifications but a life changing adventure and exploration!

We are based on the beautiful Amakhala Game Reserve ( in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Our Ulovane camp is a little patch of heaven situated in the middle of the reserve, where Elephants, Black Rhino, Zebra’s and Cheetah are just a few of the animals that frequent our area. Ulovane Environmental Training is an endorsed training provider under the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) – please see their website for more information
ABOUT THE COURSE:
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS CERTIFICATE:
 FGASA Level 1 preparation, theoretical examination and practical assessment
 FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling
 THETA Nature Site Guide (NQF2) skills program
 SASSETA 1075 – Use of a rifle, unit standard
 FGASA Tracks and Tracking, Interpretive skills, 4X4 Driving skills, basic vehicle mechanics, Outdoor First Aid Level One and Dangerous Animals Knowledge components are added into the Certificate to ensure well rounded guides, who have an above average understanding of their surroundings.
SUBJECTS COVERED IN THIS CERTIFICATE
Fauna and Flora subjects
Grasses, Shrubs & Trees, Wild Flowers, Amphibians, Birds, Arthropoda, Reptiles, Fish, Mammals, Dangerous Animals Knowledge

Earth studies
Taxonomy, Geology, Astronomy, Ecology, Conservation Management, Biomes, Climatology, Historical Human Habitation, Ethology

Skills development subjects
interpretive skills, Motor vehicle & 4X4 Driving skills, Advanced Rifle Handling, Tracking skills, Field Guiding as a profession, creating a guided experience

Theoretical examinations and work book assignments will take place every second week and the pass mark for all the tests are 75%.
Field trips to Rhodes University in Grahamstown ( Bay World in Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant National Park ( beautiful beaches, river mouths and other interesting sites in the area, are designed to broaden understandings and general knowledge of the theoretical subjects which you will be dealing with during the week.
Should you have any students past or present that you feel could benefit from this course, please could you pass these details onto them. Should you wish me to send you some of our stunning brochures please forward me your address. For further information and costs please contact me!

To contact this tour operator please use the contact form next to the map on the right.

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Price/Person: 4,700.00 EUR
Number of participants 10
Duration: 90 Days

Area: Amakhala Game Reserve
Accomodation is included in this tour: Yes this is inluded in the cost. Shared accommodation in a beautiful stone cottage, facing the most amazing view of the reserve.

The Guide is able to understand this language also    
   english

Special Hints: If you are passionate about wildlife and the environment, you are ready to enroll!

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Vita
Ulovane Environmental Training offers a UNIQUE Three Month FGASA Level One Trails Guide Certficate. Situated in the heart of the Eastern Cape on Amakhala Game Reserve, just 30 minutes from Addo Elephant Park. With over ten years in the lodge and hospitality industry, our professional staff are shaping the guides of the future. We offer an unmatched learning experience, at the most amazing facility. Contact us today as space is limited!

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