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City/State: Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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Country: SOUTH AFRICA
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The Oak Suite
Guardian House
Borough Road
Surrey
UNITED KINGDOM
GU7 2AE
Phone: +44 (0)1483 860 560
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Program description: |
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Accredited by F.G.A.S.A. (Field guides association of South Africa), the Level One Ranger Training Course is ideal if you are thinking about pursuing a conservation-orientated career, or if you just want to improve your own personal knowledge of wildlife and game farming. It is a unique opportunity to come face to face with South Africa’s wild and diverse fauna and flora. It will impart essential knowledge, life skills and discipline needed to make a professional field guide.
This 6 Week course is situated in Big 5 Private Game Reserve located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It will allow you a first hand and practical insight into becoming a Game Ranger, by completing your level one field guide syllabus which is accredited by the FGASA (Field Guide Association of South Africa). The course is very hands on and is ideal for people that want to take their passion for conservation to the next level, it is also possible to add the 6 week game ranger course on to any of our other conservation or community based programmes.
There is no minimum entry level required, but a basic knowledge of game conservation and the veld would be helpful. The only requirements for the course is an international drivers licence and to register with FGASA.
The subjects covered in this course include:
*Field guiding as a Profession
*Creating a guided nature experience
*Geology
*Astronomy
*Weather and Climate
*Ecology
*Taxonomy
*Biomes of South Africa
*Botany and Grasses
*Arthropods
*Amphibians
*Reptiles
*Fish
*Birds
*Mammals
*Animal Behavior
*Introduction to Conservation management and Historical Human habitation
*Hospitality including wine tasting
On completion of the course, students will be required to complete both a practical and theoretical examination. Students, who pass the final examination will be awarded a certificate of success.
The Game Ranger Training Course also includes:
*Accommodation
*Food
*Study manuals
*FGASA/THETA practical assessment
*Training
*Laundry
*First Aid Level 1
*4x4 Driving course
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18+
Travel to site: Varies
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies
Living arrangements on the program: Varies
How long does the program last?: 2-4 weeks
What are the dates of this program: Set course dates all year round, 6 week course.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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All aspects of conservation and survival skills are covered , helping to give you a greater understanding of the African bush and how to manage a game farm. It is accredited by the FGASA and on successful completion will give you an entry-level qualification in field guiding.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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From £2099, including all food, accommodation, transfers and FGASA registration and exam fees.
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Typical person for this program: |
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Someone interested in wildlife who wants to come away from their gap year or career break with real skills!
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Application process Involves: |
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Online or postal application, then a telephone interview.
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