Qualifications and Skills Programmes

Provincial / National Tourist Guide NQF Level 4
Enables you to conduct cultural walking, and city tours anywhere in a province / provinces. To qualify nationally you have to do all the provinces.

Culture Site Guide NQF Level 2 / Introduction to Cultural Guiding
Ideal when you are just starting out, and want to guide in your township, local area, or a specific route. You will be restricted to the area you qualify for.
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Culture Site Guide NQF Level 4 / Basics of Guiding
Prominent tourism destinations e.g. World & Nationa heritage sites, as well as others frequented by international visitors, require advanced skills and knowledge. Learn to design and conduct a walking tour.

Nature Site Guide NQF Level 2 / Introduction to Nature Guiding
Lays the foundation for field guides who engage in nature guiding experiences. Ideal for the culture guide to expand their knowledge of the natural environment.
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Short courses / CPD

Tour operator
Learn how to set up and run a tour operator business, including marketing.
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Additional provinces
Expand your guiding scope by adding provinces until you are a national guide.

Operate within the legal framework
Legislation, rules and procedures relating to tour operations.
Swaziland
Discover the culture, history, and tourism attractions of the Kingdom of Swaziland.

Health and safety for tour operations
Health and safety issues impacting on tour operations and how to deal with it. Also includes the OSH act, and a risk assessment are covered.

Design and cost itineraries
Covering all the elements and considerations for itineraries.

Product knowledge
Transport, accommodation, restaurants, and attraction terminology is discussed, as well as considerations and procedures for selecting, and booking the relevant products.