Game Ranch Management
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Game Ranch Management
Gameways’ Wildlife Management course is the perfect combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Students who successfully complete the course and have the right personality can immediately start a career as a Wildlife Farm Manager. During the course, we help and encourage students to reach their full potential, allowing them to confidently live out their passion for nature.
The wildlife industry in South Africa offers many exciting opportunities for people with the necessary knowledge and love for nature. Game Ranches alone cover about 25% of South Africa’s land area, and each one needs hard-working, passionate wildlife farm managers with the necessary skills and knowledge.
The wildlife industry is constantly changing, and Gameways’ study guides are regularly updated to ensure students stay current with the latest industry trends.
Gameways’ Wildlife Management course promises to change your perspective on nature forever.
All courses, except for anti-poaching and lodge management, are conducted in Afrikaans. Students who understand Afrikaans are welcome to sign up.
Course Dates for 2024
30 June to 27 July 2024
30 June to 23 August (including additional practical Repair Work course)
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Course Details
- No special subjects or nature knowledge are required to enrol in the course. Students only need to be able to read, learn, and write
- The course takes place on a game Ranch just outside Steenbokpan, 65 km from Ellisras (Lephalale) in the Limpopo Province. (Facilities may change)
- The course fee for 2024 starts at R19,850 for approximately 27 days
- 18-55 years old
- The course is conducted in Afrikaans and is open to both male and female students
- The course can accommodate only 8 external students
- Spots for the first 8 students who submit a registration form and provide a 50% deposit to Gameways will be reserved
- The balance of the tuition fees is due before the course start date
- Transportation is available from OR Tambo Airport and a central point in Pretoria (R1,450 round trip), subject to a minimum level of interest
What the course covers (Practical & Theoretical)
Fire management
Fencing, roads & airstrips
Taxonomy
Financial planning
Game counts, capturing & transportation
Game housing & rearing
Nutrition and poisonous plants
Habitat evaluation
Grazing & ecology
Nutrients & minerals
Mixing & feeding
Field and tree studies & field analyses
Plant succession & field types
Animal behaviour, genetics & color variations
Diseases & parasites
Post-mortem examinations
Wildlife & characteristics
Farm facilities
Bush encroachment, bush control & pasture management
Predator control
Development of a game ranch
Game monitoring & surveys
Snake handling & identification
Additional theory Certificate provided by Wildlife Campus for this course.
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Practical & Theoretical Topics
Practical:
- Game capture
- Working with veterinarians
- Field education
- Farm work
- Financial projects (related to the farm)
- Game monitoring
- Worm counting in game
- Feed mixing
- General repair work (offered only in this course for an additional fee)
- Basic plumbing
- Basic electrical
- Basic mechanical vehicle maintenance
- Basic welding
- Basic construction
- Pumps (solar pumps, etc.)
Theoretical:
- Tree & grass lists (attached): Please review them before starting the course
- Class tests
- Weekly tests
- Final exam
- Projects
Note: Please bring your own laptop!
The course fee includes
- Two Gameways button-up shirts and a Gameways hat
- A Gameways drinkware / coffee flask
- Gameways study guide (Manual & Electronic)
- Manual, PowerPoint, Word & Excel resources provided for post-course use
- Accommodation in a lodge with three meals a day included
- Laundry once a week (not ironed)
- Weapons and ammunition for shooting training
- Participation in game capture or bow activities in the area
- Special presentations by industry experts
- Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a Gameways certificate
- Gameways gladly helps successful students find work in the industry by providing recommendations to farmers who approach us with job openings in the wildlife industry
Recommended Books
- Gids Tot Grasse Van SA – R 420.00 (Available From Us)
- Sasol Voëls Van Suider Afrika (Not Available From Us)
- Veld Management – R 345.00 (Available From Us)
- The New Game Rancher – R 540.00 (Available From Us)
- Veldgids Tot Bome Van Suider-Afrika (Not Available From Us)
- Game Ranch Management (Not Available From Us)
We also recommend the books marked in RED (optional).
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