The Game Scout training courses to be held at a private conservancy are designed for suitable applicants of either gender to further their skills and improve their chances of employment in local industries associated with wildlife conservation. The standart course is to be held for a training/internship period of three months and split into three modules. Each successful applicant will be issued with a certificate of participation on graduation of the course.

Based on performance, a selected few will then go on to participate in an additional short course on Leadership Skills to prepare them for positions of greater responsibility.
   
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Sample of Extended Course programme
  
The proposed programme is broken down into the following three modules:
   
MODULE 1 (duration 30 days)
  • Basic Bush Awareness and confidence in the bush
  • Discipline/motivation/pride
  • Environmental and Wildlife Studies
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    MODULE 2 (duration 45 days)
  • Law Enforcement
  • Wildlife Management
  • Patrol practical
  • Horsemanship (practical)
  • Tracking (practical)
  • Environmental Monitoring
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    MODULE 3 (duration 45 days)
  • Tourism – hunting/photographic
  • Use of Equipment
  • Safety and Emergencies
  • De-brief and Graduation
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    Note: There will be considerable integration and cross training from one module to the other and from one subject to the other where applicable.
     

    * Shorter programmes available upon request (e.g. four one-week modules, spread out over four months to optimize time at work and still get the necessary training).
    For more information contact courses@wilderwise.com

     
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    Detailed Programme
    		  
    • Note: Discipline (drill, PT, and conduct) and Leadership selection will be conducted throughout the duration of the course.
       
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    Leadership Skills (for select few)
    		  
    • Assertiveness
    • Decision making
    • Delegation
    • Honour and integrity
    • Communication skills
    • Time management
    • Advanced map reading
    • Advance radio procedures
    • Reporting procedures (reports)
    • Planning and organisation
    		 
       
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    Duration and Time off
    		  
    • The course will be very much practically orientated and presentations will be followed by “on the ground” practical work with active anti-poaching patrols. Participants will have one and a half days off per week (where possible), the days of which will vary depending in work importance at the time.
    		 
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    Number of Participants
    • A minimum of 10 and max of 15 participants will be accepted.
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    Entry Qualification/Criteria (one day selection)
    The following criteria are to be assessed for all applicants over one day selection. Each applicant must:
  • Read and write English
  • Pass an oral exam
  • Pass a simple written exam
  • Contribute productively in team exercises
  • Be Physically fit
  • Be a minimum age of 18 years
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    Cost
    		  
    • Cost for each course varies on number of participants
    		 
       
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    Please send inquiries to WilderWise at: courses@wilderwise.com
       
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