174 VPDA-RPL

View potentially dangerous animals RPL

Responsible Resource Use and Field Guiding - training as a field guide on foot as well as in the field of vehicle approach
Course ID
174 VPDA-RPL
Department
Responsible Resource Management
Instructor
Various instructors
Method
Campus, Students workplace
Duration
31 training days at the workplace, 9 training days at the SAWC Campus

The Southern African Wildlife College offers organisations and or private businesses the opportunity to enrol their staff for training in any of our short courses on the basis of ten people attending as a minimum requirement. Training can take place at the SAWC, via online format, or on-site at a location preferred and provided by the client. Courses can be tailored according to the specific needs of the organisation. Many short courses are offered in an online or blended-learning format for distance learners.

Purpose

This programme will instil the necessary knowledge of animal behaviour, situational awareness and safety requirements to ensure that these activities are carried out with strict professionalism and respect both for the guest and area of operation.

The course focuses on the skills needed by nature guides operating in natural or conservation areas with the presence of dangerous animals.

Target Group

Guides who have qualified as FGASA Apprentice Field Guide or as CATHSSETA Nature Site Guide, to obtain VPDA to allow them to advance to trails guides or Dangerous Game Site Guides.

Entry level requirements

The learner will be required to have:

Employed in the industry and FGASA Apprentice Field Guide certificate and/or Nature Site Guide certificate. 

A qualified mentor onsite is required

The SAWC offers organisations and or private businesses the opportunity to enrol their staff for training in any of our short courses. Training can take place on campus, via online format, or on-site at a location preferred and provided by the client. Courses can be tailored according to the specific needs of the organisation.