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Trails Guide Course- 28 days Makuleke - South Africa Mashatu - Botswana |
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2. Course information The aim of this course is to develop and practice skills pertaining to backing-up and leading walks in dangerous game country. It is conducted in a different, wilder area and therefore provides a more authentic Field Guide experience. The majority of the time on this Trails Guide Back-up course is spent exploring the wilderness on foot. This course gives grounding to conduct bush walks in big game country and has an emphasis on safety. This course is not only available to Field Guides. It is open to anyone who wants experience or opportunities of walking in a wilderness area and improving personal skills. Skills gained on this course can be used anywhere by anyone. The course content is the same for everyone, regardless of existing qualifications. However if a FGASA Back-up qualification is what youre after you will have to attain a full FGASA Level 1 before coming on the course. The course is structured to maximize the practical experience of our learners in the bush. Each day allows for maximum amount of time spent in the bush interpreting wildlife encounters and the general ecology while enjoying oneself. Activities alternate between driving and walking with the emphasis on walking. Learners will be expected to show leadership and decision-making skills and that they are responsible and accountable for their actions in the field. Learner participation in the care of the camp, equipment and vehicle will be expected. Learners will be expected to pay attention to the needs of fellow learners and to work in teams at times. Subjects covered in this course include: Introduction to Trails Guide course Navigation & orientation Tracks and tracking Walking in dangerous game country Situational awareness Approaching dangerous game on foot Dangerous game knowledge & behaviour Animal behaviour What a Trails Guide carries in a backpack The role of the back-up Post incident management Birding & bird identification Historical human habitation Shot placement Rifle handling for dangerous game Guiding ethics Weapon handling, safety & ballistics Wilderness concept Radio procedures FGASA Rifle Handling and Back-up Trails Guide qualification opportunities Tests and evaluations Possible 2 day navigational hike and sleep-outTests and assessments: 1 x Theory test (end course) 1 x Field observation 1 x Scenario (approaching dangerous game) 1 x Navigation & orientation test Course activity preparation (throughout course) Hospitality Boma dinner assessment Rifle Handling & Safety assessment FGASA Trails Guide Exam (where applicable) FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling Assessment (where applicable) FGASA and EcoTraining Back-up assessment FGASA and EcoTraining Lead assessmentCost: We have
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camp. Please contact us for course rate. If this is your dream or passion, allow us to help you fulfil that dream. After all, there is no time like the present. Contact us. Please contact us for more information and course rates via email fieldguidetraining@lodge-placements.co.za Back to Ecotraining information home page
Rob Tappe
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