Practical Game Management Course - 6 months
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Practical Game Management Course - 6 months
- South Africa
- Hoedspruit
About Program
If you’re dreaming of a career in wildlife or tourism, the Practical Game Management course gives you a fast, hands-on route into the industry. You’ll develop job-ready, practical skills across reserve management, eco-tourism, anti-poaching support, field guiding, game ranging, and lodge operations, all while living and learning in South Africa’s Big Five territory.
Game reserve and game farm management demand a broad skillset, from darting a rhino to folding a napkin – and everything in between – on this course you’ll cover 4X4 driving, anti-poaching and security, firearms handling, animal darting, wildlife and ecology management, and much, much more – all under the guidance of Bushwise’s expert trainers.
If you’re a school leaver, nature conservation student, or just someone ready to ditch the office job for a career outdoors, this course gives you broad exposure to every key pathway in the industry. Get your hands dirty, build a diverse skillset.
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Program Highlights
- The quickest way into a wildlife career. If you want to work with wildlife, this is the fastest path to get hired. You’ll qualify in just six months, then complete a 6-month practical work placement.
- Develop a broad skillset. Want to work with wildlife, but not sure exactly which role would suit you best? This course allows you to explore all the different aspects of game reserve and game farm management
- Have an adventure. At Bushwise, we work hard, and play harder. Meet like-minded people, sleep under the stars, live in the bush and make friends for life. Every day brings a new adventure
- At Bushwise, you’re never on your own. From day one, we prioritize your safety, wellbeing, and learning
- The best part? You don’t need any academic certificates to take this course – just a great attitude and a deep love of the wild.
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Location
Hoedspruit is in the Limpopo province in Big 5 country, which refers to the Game Lodges and Private Nature Reserves. This town is agriculturally oriented and the majority of activities involve wildlife, environment, and people.
