PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION:
In the context of the guiding sector, this qualification will enable the creation of innovative and exciting guided experiences. A qualifying learner will be able to contribute positively towards the guiding sector as a part of Southern Africa`s tourism industry.
A QUALIFIED LEARNER WILL BE ABLE TO:
A learner who has achieved this qualification will be capable of combining a range of life-long learning skills and a knowledge of South African tourism issues, integrating these within a context to produce multi-skilled guiding practices.
In addition they will be positioned to further their learning, practice and career within the guiding sector – either at further levels or in other areas of practice. Expansion into other sectors of tourism is also possible.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- It is assumed that learners wishing to enter a programme leading to this qualification have literacy, numeracy and communication equivalent to NQF Level 3.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES:
- Conduct, reflect on and improve a guided experience within a specific area that entertains and educates tourists by interpreting cultural and natural environments.
- Research, use and plan an itinerary themselves.
- Present authentic, balanced interpretation of general aspects of South African society as well as specific sites and resources.
- Apply procedures to protect the social and cultural integrity of the host communities.
- Supply appropriate alternatives to problems and constraints, taking into account issues such as the constraints of the facilities, tourist expectations, and the requirements of the host community.
- Apply a range of presentation techniques appropriate to the audience, context and client profile.
- Monitor and improve their own performance based on critical reviews and evaluation of the event.
- Reflect on what they have learnt about themselves.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 12 months
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
