Spend six months training on the South African coast with an optional six months working as a marine guide at a lodge on Africa’s coasts


SOUTH AFRICA / GVI

Based on South Africa’s coast in the premier destination for scuba diving, Sodwana Bay, we run this professional marine guide course accredited by The Field Guide Association of Southern Africa (FGASA).

Content is both theoretical and practical with an optional six-month work experience placement at a variety of lodges, hotels and scuba diving centres around Southern Africa. The curriculum includes PADI scuba diving courses, marine guide certification, conservation management, marine life identification , first aid, 4 x4 driving, reserve management and Ecotourism. This course is a fantastic way to enter the world of marine lodge management and professional diving or for just a real life changing experience.

Highlights

Develop a wide range of professional and personal skills readying you for a career in the marine lodge, hotel and or scuba diving industry in Africa or further afield. Undertaking the PADI advanced and rescue diver courses in South Africa’s best location for diving, discovering South Africa’s rich marine life, Exploring nearby attractions in your time off including southern Mozambique, scenic Swaziland and ‘big 5’ game reserves such as Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. Living and working alongside FGASA qualified South African Guides who will provide constant learning and inspiration.

Experience Required: No

Participants Travel: Independently

Application Process Involves: Online Application plus Application Assessment

Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates

Email: info@gviworld.com or

visit: http://www.gvi.co.uk/courses/africa/south-africa/marine-guide-course-south-africa/home for more information.

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