EcoTraining
Profile last updated: Oct 22, 2024
Vitals
- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
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Enrolling:
Yes - Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide inspirational and immersive learning experiences for professional safari guides and guardians of nature.
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Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
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Typical Itinerary
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W e e k 1 |
1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner |
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W e e k 2 |
1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner | 1. Early morning wake up and safari activity (bush walk or drive) 2. Students get back to camp and get ready for breakfast 3. Breakfast 4. Lectures & midday leisure 5. Light lunch 6. Afternoon activity 7. Students return to camp 8. Dinner |
Program Outcomes
- Basic Ecology
- Animal Behaviour
- Botany
- Guiding Ethics and safety
- Guiding principles and Practice
- Viewing dangerous game
- Animal Tracks and signs
- Work Intergrated Learning
- Geology
- Conservation Management
Entry level requirements: Literacy and communication skills are assumed to be in place. The learner needs to be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
The Field Guide (NQF2) should identify the major living and non-living features of the natural environment in which s/he operates and interpret them at a level based mainly on observation and from an elementary scientific and cultural perspective.
As a general guideline, a Field Guide (NQF2) must have sound knowledge of the history, geology, plants and animals (i.e. birds, mammals, reptiles etc.) in the specific area of operation, plus good guiding skills, interpretation techniques and general good, effective communication skills.
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Summer
- Program Duration: Yearlong
- Typical Program Cost: $22 800
- Program Financial Aid: No
- Other Financial Aid Details:
EcoTraining accepts external bursaries, sponsored students and bank loans
Staff Training and Certification
Nature Site Guides
FGASA Apprentice Field Guides
FGASA Trails Guides
Professional Field Guides
Trails Guide Mentors