AFRICAN BUSH TRAINING

  Learn more at https://abt-edu.com 2 Years = 20 Certificates + 1 Year Work Placement   This is the ultimate BUSH CAREER kick-starter...With no prior knowledge or experience needed, this 2-YEAR EXCLUSIVE BUSH CAREER PROGRAM could help you take the biggest step in your life towards a successful career in the African bush... There are few global sectors as large, lucrative or resilient as the Field Guiding, Wildlife and Hospitality industry. An incredibly diverse sector that creates millions of job openings each year, offering career opportunities that are enjoyable, accessible and rewarding in the extreme. Lodges, reserves and operators throughout Southern Africa and Africa are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals and leadership figures to add to their ranks. More importantly, the wildlife and hospitality sector is known for its commitment to promoting from within, investing heavily in the career development of employees at all levels. Even from an entry-l...

Learn more at https://abt-edu.com DURATION: 3 Months Full-time   The course centres around three primary topics of importance, which include an introduction to hospitality management, an overview of all the key operations in hospitality and the responsibilities to uphold industry standards.    This HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, offers a comprehensive introduction to this dynamic and diverse business sector.  The course is designed for those with a strong interest in hospitality management, though no specific experience. A series of eight detailed modules gradually introduces students to every important skill, trait and insight required to begin or advance an exciting career, followed by practical work experience in a typical bush camp and high profile guest lodge. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDED: Lodge Leadership, Game Lodge Management, Accommodation Services, Professional Cookery & Kitchen Operations, Hospitality Reception, Food & Beverage Services, Ev...

Learn more at https://africanbushtraining.com Course Overview   COURSE TYPE : Full-time Training DURATION: 55-Days STUDENT FEE: R 64 500:00 INCLUDED : Meals, Accommodation, Study Material, Uniform Contribution, Membership-, Exam-, Assessment- & Moderation- Fees COURSE CREDITS : The course is fully endorsed by CATHSSETA, FGASA (Field Guide Association of Southern Africa) and accredited by the ISCI (International Students Conservation Initiative)   COURSE MODULES : Geology: Rocks & Soil Ecology: Processes & Principles Astronomy: Stars & Planers Weather & Climate Botany: Grasses, Scrubs & Trees Mammals: Animal Studies Ethology: Animal behaviour Birds & Birding Freshwater Fish Reptiles: The scale ones… Arthropods: Insects, Scorpions, Spiders, etc. Conservation Management Amphibians: Frogs & Toads Early Human Habitation Wilderness Tracking & Bush Craft And much more... Contact us at info@africanbu...

Learn more at https://africanbushtraining.com Searching for wild animals with a  safari vehicle, that’s what  ‘Game Drives’ are about... Morning game drive Wild animals are mostly active in the early mornings and late afternoons. That’s why the Game Drives always start early, about 5 o’clock in the morning. Game drives last 3 to 4 hours and include an extensive breakfast. Coffee and snacks are also included in the Game Drive. Afternoon game drive At around 16:00 o’clock the ‘afternoon game drive’ sets off, and also takes about 3 to 4 hours. Stops for snacks and drinks are often included, drinks appropriately called ‘sundowner drinks’, considering you’ll enjoy them simultaneously with the sunset. Afterwards, you’ll continue the ride in the dark, after the sun has set.  This enables you to admire the animals in both day and night. The Game Drive safari can be wrapped with up by a South African dinner, where you can relive and share your experience b...

©Ludique Swart COURSE OVERVIEW The 3-MONTHS GUIDING COMBO PROGRAM prepares students for active participation in the African Eco-tourism and Game Lodge industry, by nurturing competent guides, with well formulated career paths in the various speciality field of a professional guide.  This includes a good knowledge and understanding of the African wilderness and the development of vital skills such as bush craft, snake handling, first aid, tracking, birding, wildlife photography and environmental education. The course has been structured to include the national skills programmes as required by the South African Tourism Act, to be recognized and registered as a legal nature and tourist guide. These skills programmes are trained using the syllabus of the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) for the Apprentice Field Guide (NQF2) Qualification and is fully endorsed by CATHSSETA (Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education Training Authority). In ad...

©Hannalize Van Der Colff A Field Guide needs the following traits : An inherent passion for observing, sharing and learning about wildlife. The ability to work on his/her own with enthusiasm. Flexible in that he/she is willing to change plans on the spur of the moment and is willing to innovate in the interests of the guest and the company.  Confident but humble.  Co-operative – and keen to work with the balance of the team in the interests of the lodge and the guests. Organized – with attention to detail and time. A developmental approach to his/her staff and colleagues. Professional and neat in personal appearance and image. A person who can live in remote places. A person with an upbeat, positive attitude. Must be willing to do physical, hard work, like mend a fence. May be able to host at dinner / drinks. Ensuring guest safety at all times. Helping problem animal controll. Learn more at https://africanbushtraining.com

DON'T DELAY YOUR BUSH CAREER...STUDY ONLINE!!!   www.africanbushtraining.com   I N T R O D U C T I O N   World-wide research has revealed that students who are exposed to a blended learning approach outperform students who work in an online only environment. ABT's retention, success and completion rates for our distance learning courses are some of the most highly rated in Africa . Getting the learning mix and balance right is very important!!! AFRICAN BUSH TRAINING (ABT) has chosen to create blended 　teaching and learning opportunities by going beyond the classroom ’. This is in line with the practices of the best universities globally. We have done this, because at the end of the day, our students’ success is what matters most ’... says Mr. Johann Jurgens - the ABT Principle.     WHAT IS I-LEARN?   I-LEARN ONLINE is a blended learning division of African Bush Training. The blended learning initiative combines online studies and ...

Go to our website at www.africanbushtraining.com ABT is one of the industry's most innovative and exciting seats of learning, with our head quarters based in Phalaborwa and main campuses located in the Northern Drakensberg and  Greater Kruger National Park. While ABT exhibits many features of the traditional 'Bush'  school, our uniquely robust approach to such issues as students’ personal growth and professional development continues to win the respect of educationalists worldwide. The school is built on TRADITION, ETHOS and VALUES and this is underwritten in everything we do at ABT... Founded by conservationist , veteran lodge manager and Kruger Park trails ranger, Mr. Johann Jurgens in the early 2000's, this school has grown from what started out to be a small scale training facility, to a leading provider of high quality Qualification- and Learning Programme- Certificate courses. In formulating his original concept for ABT thirty years ago, Principle Johann ...