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Bushwise
- Jan 12
- 4 min
How to become a Field Guide (NQF2)
Curious how you can become a FGASA Nature Site Guide (NQF2), previously known as Apprentice Field Guide or Level 1? There are a few...
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Bushwise
- Jul 4, 2023
- 4 min
Responsible Resource Use: Bushwise and the SAWC
“We all must be aware of, and take responsibility for, how we live and what we use.” — the Southern African Wildlife College Do you ever...
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Bushwise Trainer
- Jun 8, 2023
- 3 min
Reflections on the recent Bushwise class and their journey as Field Guides
This blog was written to the current graduating class of Bushwise field guides. It’s a farewell, good luck and see you again soon from...
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Bushwise
- Jun 6, 2023
- 4 min
Staying long-term in South Africa as an international student
South Africa is a beautiful country with incredible biodiversity, awe-inspiring landscapes, rich cultures and fascinating history. It is...
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Marketing Team
- May 2, 2023
- 5 min
Why do a 6- or 12-month field guide course?
We often hear this question from prospective students, “Which field guide course should I do?” At Bushwise we offer two core in-person...
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Marketing Team
- May 2, 2023
- 5 min
Why do a 60-day safari guide course?
We often hear the question from prospective students, “Which field guide course should I do?” At Bushwise we offer two core in-person...
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Marketing Team
- Feb 23, 2023
- 3 min
Getting involved in conservation work
3 min read Starting a career in conservation can be a fulfilling and exciting journey for those with a passion for wildlife and the...
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Marketing Team
- Feb 21, 2023
- 4 min
Going on an African safari
Embarking on a safari adventure is a bucket list experience for many, and for good reason. The opportunity to see some of the world’s...
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Annie DuPre
- Feb 15, 2023
- 3 min
Bushwise and the SAWC welcome two new scholarship recipients from local communities
In June 2022, Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College (the SAWC) welcomed the first group of scholarship recipients under our...
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Bushwise Trainer
- Jan 17, 2023
- 2 min
What I enjoy most about being a field guide trainer
What is it like to be a Bushwise trainer? In this blog Wayne Lubbe shares his experience with teaching and learning from aspiring field...
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Bushwise
- Nov 30, 2022
- 7 min
The best way to become a field guide
So you want to become a qualified field guide? Fantastic! This career is challenging, fascinating, and incredibly rewarding. In this...
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Bushwise
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
Announcing our new Bushwise 60-day Safari Guide course
Have you always dreamt of becoming a field guide, but feel restricted by time and money? We’re excited to share the news – we’ve just...
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Bushwise
- Oct 25, 2022
- 3 min
Field guide courses and going from NQF2 to NQF4
We get a lot of questions about field guide qualifications. From IFGA to NQF2, NQF4, CATHSSETA, NDT… the acronyms go on and on! How do I...
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Bushwise Student
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
Field guiding: FGASA practical assessment
Weeks of hard work and practice have led us to this point: FGASA practical assessment. Hours of practice driving, reading and studying...
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Marketing Team
- Aug 23, 2022
- 3 min
Training as a nature guide in the African bush
Nature guide, nature site guide, field guide or safari guide. You might have heard these terms used interchangeably before. In South...
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Bushwise
- Aug 17, 2022
- 3 min
The best way to become a qualified field guide
So you want to become a field guide in South Africa (or further abroad). You might have read that there are a few different avenues you...
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Bushwise
- Aug 12, 2022
- 3 min
What is a field guide? About field guide books
What is a field guide? So you’re interested in guide books. Let’s look at the main features of a field guide book and where you can find...
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Bushwise
- Jul 21, 2022
- 3 min
Paving the road for industry transformation: Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College
In January this year, Bushwise and the Southern African Wildlife College launched an exciting new collaboration. With a shared goal of...
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Marketing Team
- Jul 19, 2022
- 3 min
Photo blog: a Lowveld welcome to our new Bushwise students
The beginning of each new Bushwise course fills the Lowveld air with anticipation and excitement. Not only for the newest intake of field...
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