Online Trails Guide Course

Description

Walk the Wild Side with our Online Trails Guide Course

Step into the exciting world of walking safaris with EcoTraining’s Online Trails Guide Course. This interactive programme offers real-life videos from the field and live sessions with expert instructors, focusing on trails guiding in Big Five areas.*

*Please note: This is compulsory to legally take guests out on guided nature walks in dangerous game areas in South Africa. Graduate with FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide Theory Certificate.

Learning Objectives

This course equips participants with essential skills for walking safaris, including:

• Safe navigation in Big Five territories.
• Animal behaviour and tracking techniques.
• Approaching and understanding dangerous game.
• Wilderness safety and incident management.

You’ll complete the comprehensive Apprentice Trails Guide modules, gaining the knowledge needed to further your trails guiding career.

Course Format and Structure

Live Lectures: Interactive sessions of 1-2 hours with live Q&A.

Recordings: Access lecture recordings until the end of the year you complete the course.

Theory Reviews and Quizzes: Reinforce your learning through practical reviews.

FGASA Campus platform: Students will get access to the FGASA Campus platform, where they must complete a digital workbook

Modules and Lessons

The course includes:

• Introduction to trails guiding
• Animal tracks & tracking skills
• Dangerous animal knowledge and behaviour
• Navigation and orientation
• Conducting guided walks
• Basic incident
• Rifle handling & ballistics 
• Approaching dangerous game & animal behaviour
• Animal diseases

Course Features

Comprehensive coverage of FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide modules.

Expert guidance through live Q&A sessions.

Flexibility with recorded sessions accessible throughout the year.

Fee includes FGASA registration and the first exam attempt

Instructors and Expertise

Our instructors are seasoned trails guides who bring years of hands-on experience to your learning. While instructor availability may vary, each brings a unique perspective and expert insights into trails guiding.

Course Specific Details

In this course, you’ll also benefit from the following:

• EcoTraining Assessment (after course, but before the theory exam)
• Online theory exam after the course (FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide exam)
• Once the online course is completed, participants qualify for a discounted rate if they do the practical section with EcoTraining (28-Day Trails Guide Practical)

Certification and Accreditation

Participants will receive an EcoTraining Certificate of Participation six weeks after completing the course. Additionally, you’ll be equipped to write the FGASA Trails Guide status theory exam.
Graduate with FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide Theory Certificate

Things to note

• Must do the practical section for full qualification