Further Education and Training Certificate: Tourist Guiding CATHSSETA accredited ID 71549/NQF4 Tourist Guides are often one of the first people to welcome tourists and the last to bid them farewell, therefore playing a pivotal role in enhancing visitors’ experiences and being an ambassador for South Africa as a tourist destination. Tourist Guiding is a very critical component of the tourism value chain. They play an essential role in ensuring repeat tourist visitation to South Africa by creating a positive image of our country. On completion of your course, you will be able to specialise in one of the following fields: Adventure Guides – rock climbing, paddling, abseiling, etc. Nature Guides – Game Reserves, National Parks, nature conservation areas, trails, etc. Cultural Guides – museums, communities, wine farms, town or city guiding. What’s covered? 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 Entry Requirements Minimum Grade 11 / NQF Level 3 –Maths / Maths Literacy and English Proficient in English language Duration & payment terms Tourist Guiding Excluding Cabin Crew Licencing 10 months Total cost: R30 000 (broken down as per below) Registration: R1 000 (due prior to course commencing) Deposit: R3 800 (payable on or before the course commences) Thereafter R2 800 x 9 months, with the first instalment due by the end of the commencing month Tourist Guiding Including Cabin Crew Licencing 12 months Total cost: R45 000 (broken down as per below) Registration: R1 000 (due prior to course commencing) Deposit: R3 300 (payable on or before the course commences) Thereafter R3 700 x 11 months, with the first instalment due by the end of the commencing month Find out more about this certificate by visting regqs.saqa.org.za.