Coastal and Marine guiding course
Marine Dynamics Academy ran a one-month Coastal-Marine Nature Guide mentorship programme for six students.
The programme included the subjects required for the Nature Site Guide (NQF2) Skills program and the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) Level 1 Marine Guide Certificate. The course included theoretical and practical training in 17 modules ranging from geology to astronomy with a focus on the fynbos environment and the marine ecology of the Western Cape.
Lecturer, Grant Hine, conducted the practical training and final assessment on foot along the shoreline of Gansbaai and De Kelders and the marine assessment was done by boat. Upon declaration of competence and graduation with Marine Dynamics Academy, the students attained the Marine Dynamics Academy certificate as well as the FGASA and CATHSSETA Certificates enabling them to register with the National Department of Tourism to work as a legal registered Coastal-Marine Nature Guide.
The Marine Dynamics Academy, Coastal-Marine Guide Course provides professional training and development for prospective guides who wish to conduct guided experiences in the coastal marine environment. Interested people in guiding courses can send an email to academy@marinedynamicstravel.com