WHY THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU…
Having a real passion for the destinations that you will travel to and a passion for sharing it with people that you meet, becoming a Tourist Guide will be an aspiring career option for you. Tourist Guides play a vital role in the tourism value chain in South Africa as they are usually the first people to welcome tourists into our beautiful country, and the last to bid them farewell. They ensure that travelers return to South Africa by creating a positive image of our country with unforgettable memories. An excellent Tourist Guide brings the history and culture of each destination together, and adds to the social aspect of the tourists’ trip, thereby creating priceless moments for years to come.
Topics covered are as follows:
- Foundation and legalities of Tourist Guiding
- The Art of Communication
- Creating the Best Customer Experience
- Budgeting and Problem Solving
- Tourism in South Africa
- Becoming a Nature/Culture/Adventure Guide
- GDS Systems Training
- First Aid Training
- Optional: Include Cabin Crew Licensing
On completion of your course, you will be able to specialise in the following fields:
Adventure Guides: rock climbing, paddling, abseiling, etc.
Nature Guides: Game Reserves, National Parks, nature conservation areas, trails, and the like.
Cultural Guides: museum, community, wine farm, town or city guiding.
YOUR LIFE AS A STUDENT…
- 10 months full-time training provided by experienced trainers on our premises located at Denel
- Monday – Friday 8:00 – 15:00
REQUIREMENTS TO START CARVING THE CAREER OF YOUR DREAMS…
- International learners must be in possession of a valid travel document
- Grade 11 or NQF Level 3/ Equivalent – Maths/Maths Literacy and English
- Proficiency in the English Language
- Minimum of 12 learners required to commence with the course
INCLUDED IN YOUR COURSE…
- Experienced trainers with a passion for the travel and tourism industry
- All manuals
- All modules and regulatory components required to complete your Further Education and Training Certificate: Tourist Guiding
- Photoshoot
- Professional CV
- Graduation
YOUR INVESTMENT
Option 1– 9 months excluding Cabin Crew – R30 000
Option 2 – 10 months including Cabin Crew – R45 000
PAYMENT TERMS
Option 1:
- Registration fee: R1000
- Deposit: R3 800
- Registration and Deposit is due prior to course commencement
- Thereafter R2 800 x 9 months
Option 2:
- Registration fee: R1000
- Deposit: R4000
- Registration and Deposit is due prior to course commencement
- Thereafter R4000 x 10 months