The RRU department is a fully accredited provider for Field Guide training in Southern Africa and is an endorsed provider who works with the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA).
In the online course seventeen (17) are grouped into seven (7) clusters. According to theme. Each theme has a series of online resources, quizzes and assessments. On successful completion of the online aspects, a SAWC certificate of completion can be downloaded.
Students who achieve the FGASA pass-mark of 75% in the online theory exam, will then have to complete a separate 35 training days course at the SAWC Campus on the practical skills required for guiding. During this course students learn to apply the knowledge gained and learn to manage guests in a friendly, informative, and professional manner. More details can be obtained upon enquiry.
The Occupational Qualifications certificates and skills development programmes are designed to be occupationally relevant and are composed of various credits which can be used towards a nationally recognised qualification.