Northern Cape
Nature Academy
Field guiding, Game Lodge- and Game Ranch Management
Location and Purpose
Northern Cape Nature Academy is situated on a private game farm, approximately 120km from Kimberley and 50km from Douglas in the Northern Cape. Here, we offer future Nature and Game Managers the opportunity to become part of a professional team with years of experience in the Wildlife and Tourism industry, driven by a passion for their work. Our aim is to provide professional training to young people with an unquenchable passion for nature and the conservation of all natural environments.
GPS Coordinator:
29.216933
24.085464
Course Overview
Game Ranch Management
- Capturing and relocating wildlife using various techniques
- General farm management and maintenance
- Breeding certain wildlife species
- The role of nutrition and water in wildlife
- Disease management in wildlife
- Sustainable land and veld management
- Marketing and economic aspects of the wildlife industry in South Africa
- The role of sustainable hunting and conservation
Game Lodge Management
- Food and catering
- Reservations
- Quality control
- Administration
- Client services
- General housekeeping
- Hosting and serving guests
- Event management
FGASA NQF2 (Presented by Motsumi Bush Courses)
- Guided game drives and walks for practical training
- FGASA NQF2 theoretical training
First Aid Level 1 (Presented by Supreme First Aid Training)
- General First Aid Level 1 training
- In-depth practical training relevant to the Tourism industry
Safari Kitchen
- Hosting and serving guests in a natural environment
- Food preparation on open fire
Goal Setting & Presentation Skills
- Learning and improving presentation skills in the workplace
- Implementing soft skills in the workplace
- Setting goals
ADDITIONAL COURSES
(NON-COMPULSARY)
(International Cybertracker certificate)
Tracker Course
Basic Firearm Training for Competency
Snake handling Courses
Basic Fire Fighting Course
COST PROVIDED UPON ENQUIRY
CAMPUS FACILITIES
Accommodation:
Comfortably accommodates 14 students, two per room, with en-suite facilities.
Braai Area:
Fully Equipped
Lecture Hall:
Fully equipped.
Vehicle Parking:
Available upon request.
Laundry:
Laundry room with automatic washing maschines
Meals:
Breakfast and dinner provided; students must arrange their own lunch and weekend meals
Snack Shop:
Light lunches, cold drinks, chocolates, chips, etc.
Campus Vehicles:
Provided for practical training.
Uniform:
Includes golf shirts, formal shirts, a warm jacket, and a cap.
Additional uniform can be bought on request
PHOTO GALLERY
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- Fluent in Afrikaans (main language of instruction, materials in English) South African
- National Matric Certificate
- Age: 18 – 25 years
- Campus visit for an interview before approval
- Necessary documentation
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Bernadette Visser
Phone: +27 83 660 1148
Email: bernadette.ncna@gmail.com
“Wanneer jy hierdie kursus oorweeg, maak jouself gereed vir ‘n opwindende en lewensverrykende ervaring wat jou in staat sal stel om enige iets te vermag. By Northern Cape Nature Academy is jy nie ‘n nommer nie. Jy en jou loopbaan is ons prioriteit. Ons werk is ons Passie.”
– Bernadette Visser, Direkteur & Program Koördineerder
Northern Cape Nature Academy (Pty) Ltd
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