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Course Type
Online Course
Dates
18 Mar 2025 — 22 Apr 2025
16 Sep 2025 — 21 Oct 2025
16 Sep 2025 — 21 Oct 2025
Location
Online
Exciting opportunity
EcoTraining brings you an exciting new learning opportunity – a first in Trails Guiding. A chance to learn how to interact safely with wild animals from the comfort of your home.
This online wildlife program focuses on the knowledge of trails (walking) guiding – all of this will be taught through interactive sessions and real-life videos from the field as part of the online FGASA Trails Guide course.
about the school
Certification & accreditation
EcoTraining is a FGASA-endorsed training provider. In addition, EcoTraining is also a CATHSSETA (Sector Education Training Authority) accredited training provider.
FGASA (Field Guides Association of Southern Africa) represents individual tourist guides; nature, culture, and adventure guides; trackers; and organisations involved in offering professional guiding services to members of the public.
Participants who successfully complete the online component will be able to enrol in the 28-day Trails Guide Course at a discounted rate.
course content
What to expect from the Online Trails Guide Course
Diverse range of subjects
This course covers a diverse range of subjects including: Introduction To The Apprentice Trails Guide Course; Navigation And Orientation; Weapon Handling For Walking In Dangerous Game Areas; Animal Tracking And Track Identification; Conducting Guided Walks; How To Approach Potentially Dangerous Animals On Foot Safely; Dangerous Animal Knowledge And Behaviour; Basic Incident Management.
First step in achieving the Trails qualification
The programme covers all the theoretical components required to certify as an FGASA-endorsed Apprentice Trails Guide. This is your first step in achieving the Trails qualification. By attending this online programme you automatically qualify for a discounted practical course following the online component.
This course is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a qualified Trails Guide.
start dates
18 March 2025 - 22 April 2025
16 September 2025 - 21 October 2025
qualifications
What you can expect to graduate with
- EcoTraining Certificate of Participation on the e-learning course
- Knowledge to pass FGASA Trails Guide theory exam
- An understanding of how to walk safely in big five areas
price
Price 2025
ZAR 4.630,00 per person
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