Field Ranger – Security
The Skills Programme Field Security Rangers Law Enforcement is aimed at providing candidates with an opportunity to qualify themselves as Field Rangers, while gaining 1 month of practical experience. This places the learner in a favourable position to ply his skill after a short period of time. Training is done on the premises of the […]
Field Ranger General Assistant
The Skills Programme Field Rangers General Assistant is aimed at providing candidates with an opportunity to qualify themselves as Field Rangers, while gaining 1 month of practical experience. This places the learner in a favourable position to ply his skill after a short period of time. Training is done on the premises of the client […]
Nature Guide Advanced
Our Advanced Nature Guide Course is aimed at guides wanting to graduate to the higher levels of nature guiding. The course content is based on our latest publication The Nature Guide and Nature Guide Namibia, plus the publication The vegetation of SA. The Advanced Guide Course consists of four phases: a preparatory phase (approximately two weeks) during which candidates are given assignments […]
Nature Guide Intermediate
The Nature College offers the Intermediate Nature Guiding course for nature lovers and the aspirant guide wishing to improve their field and guiding skills. The Nature Guide Intermediate course consists of 3 modules. Module 1 consists of self-study, completing preparatory assignments to be handed in. The second module is the 14 days lecturing module. During Module 3 the learner […]
Tracking Course
16 – 23 October 2022 26 February 2023 – 5 March 2023 Our Tracking Course and Tracker Programme is aimed at the nature lover and nature guide wanting to develop his / her field skills. The instructors are Johan Fourie (FGASA & CyberTracker Track and Sign Specialist & Evaluator), JJ Minye (Master Tracker & Tracking Assessor), […]
Distance Learning
The Nature College is launching its range of distance learning products in Nambia. The Nature College is committed to job creation and providing specialised Nature orientated training. We see it as our duty to provide the skills necessary to individuals for guiding in their natural environment. The following distance learning products are available: Nature Site Guide […]
Ecology Field Excursions
We have developed considerable expertise in a scientific experience for groups of scholars to different destinations of Southern Africa. WE PROVIDE Product design Destination and route planning Booking service Professional guides Transport arrangements Other logistics, e.g. study materials etc. TOPICS COVERED Our guides are scientifically trained and provide facilitation on topics such as: Plant surveys […]
Reputable Staff Placements
We assist all our learners with staff placements. This service to the learner is free. We regularly place learners at lodges and reserves throughout South Africa and Namibia. Should you require assistance with placement, send us an e-mailed copy of you CV with your specific request.
Specialised Wildlife Consulting
The Nature College offers a Specialised Consulting service to lodges and other training providers. This mostly consists of the following: Specialized training inputs, using our approved programmes Assessment and moderation support to other providers Tailor-made training programmes conducted in situ at lodges, e.g. Local Site Guide Programmes Assessments country-wide to lodges and individuals
Field Ranger National Qualification
Our Field Ranger Training Programme is aimed at field staff already working on nature reserves. The programme is based on experience gained in the South African National Parks and other wildlife organisations since 1993. The team consists of Johan Fourie with more than 18 years experience with National Parks and Trevor Dearlove (SANP researcher, Field […]
