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GYC2582 - Game Ranger Course Country: South Africa Cost: £1499.00 Please note: Additional 2 week conservation, bush skills or community placement can be added after 6 week ranger course. All our rates include your return transfer and pick up from airport, all accommodation for the duration of your placement, all meals and placement activities. We are a fully bonded agent through IATA; in conjunction with South Africa Airways we can offer some fantastic rates on international airfare. Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 2 weeks (6 week game ranger course can be extended by further 2 weeks with community, conservation and bush skills module.) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7511 or

 

	This placement would suit... Course is ideally suited for those wishing to pursue a conservation-orientated career, as for people wishing to improve their own personal knowledge of wildlife and game farming. The course is very hands on and is ideal for people that want to take their passion for conservation to the next level, it is also possible to add the 6 week game ranger course on to any of our other conservation or community based programmes. The only requirements for the course is an international drivers licence and to register with FGASA. A basic knowledge of conservation and bushveld would be helpful to attendies, a keen interest and enthusiams to learn is a must! The course is condensed into 6 weeks covering various aspects of conservation and survival skills, helping to give you a greater understanding of the African bush. This course is ideally suited to people who want to broaden their knowledge of the African bush and possibly persue a career in the field guide industry The subjects covered in this course include: Field guiding as a Profession Creating a guided nature experience Geology Astronomy Weather and Climate Ecology Taxonomy Biomes of South Africa Botany and Grasses Arthropods Reptiles Fish Birds Mammals Animal Behavior Introduction to Conservation management and Historical Human habitation Hospitality including wine tasting Course Includes: Food Study manuals FGASA exam fees FGASA/THETA practical assessment Laundry First Aid Level 1 x4 Driving course On completion of the course, students will be required to complete both a practical and theoretical examination. Students, who pass the final examination, will be awarded a certificate of success. The course is accredited by F.G.A.S.A. - {Field guides association of South Africa) 0845 344 7511 Worldwide Experience offers volunteers a unique conservation opportunity to work on some of Southern Africa's premier private game reserves or leading marine ocean research projects. A conservation placement is the ultimate life changing experience gives you the chance to give something back and make a difference to the natural environment.