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The Programme in Advanced Field Guiding covers in-depth aspects of practical field guiding and a thorough understanding of biodiversity and animal behaviour. The South African setting is ideal for this programme, with our abundant wildlife and unique landscape providing you with an amazing setting in which to acquire the skills and knowledge to become outstanding field guides. This 12-week programme offers a balanced approach between theory and practice, with each module providing a strong knowledge base followed by practical application.

The programme also provides you with the opportunity to develop the requisite skills for field guides with assistance in real-time data collection for an existing long-term ecological research programme. We seek to train individuals who are not just passionate about nature and the conservation thereof, but those who seek a life-changing experience that will open up their minds and change the way they see the planet we live on.

Programme in Advanced Field GuidingPresented by the Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria in cooperation with NQF Training Solutions

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• Introduction to guiding in the natural environment: creating a guided nature experience

• Plan and conduct a guided nature experience

• Conservation management• Geology• Weather and climate• Astronomy• Ecology• Biomes of South Africa

• Botany and grasses• Taxonomy• Mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and

amphibians• Arthropod (insects and relatives)• Animal behaviour• Off-road driving techniques• Dangerous animals• Rifle handling• First aid• Art of tracking

• South African general knowledge• Bush navigation• Bush survival skills• Historical human habitation• Hospitality• Basic research methodology

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19 September–30 November 2016

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+27 (0)12 434 2500 +27 (0)12 434 2505 info@enterprises.up.ac.za Private Bag X41, Hatfield, 0028

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Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the programme, you will be able to• work with guests and identify their needs• demonstrate a sound bush skills, such as tracking,

4x4 driving, navigation and outdoor survival• illustrate the diversity of life forms typically found in

the African savanna, and• demonstrate basic ecological data collection skills.

Who should enrol?

This course is ideal for you if you are passionate and fond of nature and want to become a professional field guide.

Course fees

R90 000.00 per delegate (VAT incl.)$6 700.00 per delegate (VAT excl.)

Course fees include transport (from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Mjejane Game Reserve), meals, accommodation, conservation fees, course material, practical sessions and presentations.

Course fees must be paid in full 14 days prior to course start dates. Proof of payment can be submitted to enrolments@enterprises.up.ac.za

Admission requirements

Prospective delegates should at least have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and/or a relevant Level 2 qualification and/or relevant work experience/prior knowledge in field guiding.

Accreditation and certification

Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd is wholly owned by the University of Pretoria. The University is registered as a multipurpose, public training provider in the higher education and training band. Delegates who successfully complete a course and comply with the related assessment criteria are awarded certificates by the University in recognition of their professional skills development.

Registration and enquiries

Course coordinatorSamedah DavisTel: +27 (0)12 434 2562Cell: +27 (0) 83 302 4278Email: samedah.davis@enterprises.up.ac.za

Lead presentersDr Yolanda PretoriusCentre for Wildlife ManagementTel: +27 (0)12 420 6563Email: yolanda.pretorius@up.ac.za

Jan KrielNQF Training SolutionsTel: +27 (0)82 518 7017

Programme in Advanced Field GuidingPresented by the Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria in cooperation with NQF Training Solutions