FGASA Field Guiding Course
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Coordinateur | Graeme
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Have the opportunity to complete a 6 month placement after successful completion of the 6 month course
Receive a FGASA accredited certificate in order to walk into a career as Field Guide
Live in the South African bush surrounded by the Big Five
Work with experienced and educated Mentors and Course Instructors, our trainers combined have over 50 years’ experience working in the industry
This course offers a Career Success Guarantee
Travel to South Africa and complete this internship in the African Bush that trains you up in Field Guiding to secure a job in eco-tourism.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Âge 18+
Seul voyageur
Couples
Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and Field Guiding? Is your hope to pursue a career in eco-tourism?
Travel to the South African Bush and work alongside qualified, experienced trainers in order to receive your accreditation in FGASA Field Guiding.
This course is rated one of the most inclusive courses and has seen many of its graduates go on to secure jobs within top class game reserves and lodges. It includes a 6 month in country training program after which, upon successful completion and graduation, students will move on to be an intern in a working environment with one of our partners.
Other than the FGASA qualification, students will also be trained up in:
- Wildlife photography
- Reptile orientation
- Basic vehicle mechanics
- Ethical guiding principles
- Hospitality training
- South African wine tasting & food pairing,
- Reserve management principles
- Online course covering
- Theoretical field guiding apprentice
- Principles and basic mechanics
This experience cannot be matched and you are guaranteed to walk away as a highly rated, qualified and experienced Field Guide ready to step into a career.
Journée Typique
The course varies between classroom-based learning and practical sessions. The balance between these two will differ module to module. But an average day could look like this:
05:30–07:00
Meet in the Kitchen for coffee and a light breakfast, then depart for the morning activity, either a walk or a drive, or a lecture in the classroom
11:00
Brunch
12:00
Free time
15:00
Afternoon activity or lecture in the classroom
Activités de Loisir
Saturday afternoons and Sundays are free time for students, although it’s recommended that students use this time for personal study and preparation for the upcoming lectures.
After every 4th week, students also get a full week off and are encouraged to leave campus, travel and explore the local area. Some highlights to be enjoyed:
- Head out to the Blyde River Canyon for boat trips, kloofing, whitewater rafting, hiking, hot air ballooning and camping.
- The Kruger National Park gates are only 90min drive from campus. Day trips or overnight camping trips are available within the Park.
- Moholoholo Rehab Centre is 60 min drive from campus. Spend some time exploring the rehabilitation of endangered species.
- Do a 1-day panorama route and see Bourke’s Luck potholes, God’s Window, and many waterfalls with swimming spots.
- Giant Baobab a.k.a Upside Down Restaurant is only a 50 min drive from campus/ They sell the best pancakes in Limpopo, be sure to try them.
- Debengeni Falls in Tzaneen is a stunning waterfall accessible by anyone. It offers picnic areas and hiking trails.
Sports Nautiques
Natation
Concert /
Musique
Musique
Tourisme
Plongée /
plongée en apnée
plongée en apnée
Shopping /
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Escalade
Safari /
Zoo
Zoo
Randonnée
Musée /
Opéra
Opéra
Des sports
Équitation
Yoga /
Méditation
Méditation
Conditions
Pour participer à ce programme tu dois avoir au moins 18 ans quand le programme commence. Il peut y avoir des exceptions si tu peux montrer la permission de ton tuteur légal ou si tu es accompagné(e) par l'un de tes parents.
Tu dois parler anglais (niveau de base)
nécessaire
à niveau High School
Aucune restriction. De l'aide venant de tous les coins du monde est bienvenu.
Participants are required to have a valid drivers license.
Nous avons besoin de ton aide le
lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi
Services inclus
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- 6 months work experience from placement venue (50-week course)
- Pre-departure support and discounted services
- 24-hour emergency phone
- Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
- Experienced, long term staff conducting all the necessary course training
- Welcome meeting
- Location orientation
- All necessary FGASA course manuals and materials
- 24-hour in-country support
- Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
- Ethical guiding principles
- Other activities, such as sleep outs and Kruger trips
- Basic astronomy, survival skills during sleep outs
- Bushwalks
- 2 x sets of uniforms
- All compulsory books (if included)
- Limited internet
- T-shirt, fleece jacket, cap and beanie
- Camp management & leadership skills
- Basic vehicle mechanics
- Hospitality training
- Location orientation, survival skills
- Meals while on the course (except during off weeks)
- Kruger Park trips & visits to other reserves or places of interest
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights
- Medical and travel insurance
- Visa costs
- Personal kit
- Additional drinks and gratuities
- International and domestic airport taxes
- Laundry, food and transport during weeks off
- Recommended reference books
- Transport costs to placement
- Professional drivers permit and licensing costs
- Including transportation.
Accommodation is shared, with two students to a room/rondavel and shared ablutions. The campus also has a fully functional and equipped lecture room, dining room and braai area, facilities such as swimming pool and volley ball court for recreational use and access to internet.
Meals are provided daily, except for over the weekends when you are off.
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Visa, billets d'avion, assurance voyage ne sont PAS inclus dans les frais de programme.
Le transfert de l'aéroport n'est pas inclus dans les frais non plus.
L'aéroport le plus proche est O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) à Johannesburg. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Afrique du Sud.
Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Afrique du Sud te protège en cas de situation imprévue.
Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Afrique du Sud, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Afrique du Sud.
Dates et Prix
PAS DE FRAIS DE CARTE DE CRÉDIT
Informations sur l'arrivée
2022
- 07 Jan 2022
- 08 July 2022
2023
- 07 Jan 2023
- 08 July 2023
janv.
févr.
mars
avril
mai
juin
juil.
août
sept.
oct.
nov.
déc.
23 - 50 sem
Frais de Programme
23 sem
(durée min.)
$22 996
24 sem
$23 060
25 sem
$23 125
26 sem
$23 190
30 sem
$23 450
38 sem
$23 968
50 sem
(durée max.)
$24 747
Coût moyen
$747
/sem
L'organisation facture ses frais en EUR. Le tableau des prix en USD est soumis à la fluctuation des devises.
GVI
t'informera du prix final au cours du processus de candidature.
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FGASA Field Guiding Course
Travel to South Africa and complete this internship in the African Bush that trains you up in Field Guiding to secure a job in eco-tourism.
$661/week
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