Bushwise Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 5 June 2026

By submitting your application for a Bushwise on-campus course or placement (“Bushwise Professional Course”), or a Bushwise Short Course, or a Bushwise Experience, and/or enrolling for a Bushwise Online Course, you (being a “Participant”) confirm that you accept and agree to these terms and conditions (“the Terms”). If you submit an application for a Bushwise Online Course, and then subsequently elect to attend an on-campus Bushwise Course, or if you attend a graduation in respect of a Bushwise Course, you also agree to be bound by these Terms (insofar as they may be applicable to you). Additionally, by submitting your application for any Bushwise Professional Course, or an IFGA Short Course, you agree to be bound by the International Field Guide Association’s (“IFGA”) terms and conditions (“IFGA Terms”).

Please note that by submitting your application for a Bushwise Professional Course, Bushwise Online Course, Bushwise Short Course or Bushwise Experience (“Bushwise Course”), you will enter into a binding legal agreement with Bushwise UK Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Bushwise”, “we”, “us”, “our”).

Please ensure you read these Terms carefully and do not hesitate to ask us any questions you may have before you complete your application.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND THESE TERMS AT ANY TIME. All amendments to these Terms will be posted online. Please make sure you check regularly to see if any amendments have been made.

These Terms are separated into 4 sections, namely:

Section A: General

Section B: Bushwise Professional Courses

Section C: Bushwise Online Courses

Section D: Bushwise Experiences

Section E: Bushwise Short Courses

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SECTION A: GENERAL

OUR SERVICES

Bushwise agrees to organise and deliver the Bushwise Course(s) and other components, such as the course placements, as agreed upon in writing between you and Bushwise from time to time. Our services for purposes of the Bushwise Professional Course(s) and Bushwise Experiences include, but are not limited to:

Arranging full pre-departure briefings on the telephone and/or via email;
Arranging food while the course is in session where indicated in course briefing materials;
Arranging for transfers to and from the airport where indicated in course briefing materials;
Arranging course instructors to lead and deliver courses, where required;
Arranging the provision of course equipment, training and training materials relevant to the course;
Providing a 24-hour emergency desk; and
Providing international travel assistance and advice.

Our services for purposes of the Bushwise Online Courses include, but are not limited to:

The use of the associated Learning Management System (LMS) on Instructure;
Access to the website located at https://go.bushwise.guide;
Services and course content located at our custom domains on Instructure.com; and
Providing instructors, teaching assistants, career counsellors, student success managers, and practitioners (“Instructors”) to offer curricula in a variety of areas around sustainable development, leadership development, field guiding and conservation.

Please note that the course details reflected on our website and in our enrollment materials are subject to change, depending on availability. Bushwise reserves the right to make changes to your Bushwise Course (including but not limited to changes to the course locations and/or campus) or substitute course activities with activities of a similar nature or merit. We will do our utmost to keep you updated on any changes prior to your course commencement, where possible.

Any information we provide, including, but not limited to information about visas, vaccinations, healthcare, climate, baggage, group sizes and special equipment is given in good faith for informational purposes only. We do not hold ourselves out to be experts in all of these fields and suggest that external advice is obtained, if you deem it necessary to do so.

REFUSAL OF SERVICE

Bushwise reserves the right to refuse your application to join a Bushwise Course, at any time, for any reason whatsoever (which reason need not be communicated to you).

ACCOMMODATION

Bushwise Field Guides (Pty) Ltd (“Bushwise Field Guides”) offers convenient accommodation for Bushwise Professional Courses and Bushwise Experiences (and other purposes). Please indicate when you apply for a Bushwise Professional Course or Bushwise Experience if you do not wish to book accommodation with Bushwise Field Guides for the duration of your course.

If you choose to book accommodation with Bushwise Field Guides:

you will enter into a binding legal agreement with Bushwise Field Guides, and the terms below relating to liability, personal risk, privacy, security, complaints, discipline, weapons, animals, equipment, and furniture will apply to your contract with Bushwise Field Guides, with any necessary changes made.
you may make payment of the accommodation fees into Bushwise’s bank account (if you are making payment of your Course Fees into this bank account), in which event the payment obligation between you and Bushwise Field Guides will be fulfilled. Alternatively, payment of your accommodation fees can be paid to Bushwise Field Guides by debit card, credit card or bank (EFT) transfer.

APPLICATION PROCESS

When you apply for a Bushwise Course, you will be asked to provide us with the following information (where applicable depending on your course):

Legal name
Phone Number
Email/Physical Address
Date of Birth
Educational qualifications
Driving licence and/or qualifications
Criminal history
Medical history – including mental health, current medications, vaccination status, and any medical requirements
Dietary requirements
Citizenship & country of residence
Accommodation information (if you do not choose to book accommodation with Bushwise Field Guides (Pty) Ltd).

You confirm that all information that you provide during the application process is complete and correct. You must update Bushwise if this information changes prior to your course commencement or during your participation in the course. Failure to provide complete, accurate and up to date information on your application will be grounds for the cancellation of your Bushwise Course, without refund.

DOCUMENTS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Insurance

If you hold a South African citizenship or permanent residency: you will be required to show proof of your medical insurance/aid and medical evacuation cover. Your medical cover must include coverage for exposure/infection of certain viruses, as may be communicated to you by us from time to time, and cover the entire duration of your Bushwise Professional Course and/or Bushwise Experience (which includes your placement, if applicable).
If you are an international Participant, which means you do not hold South African citizenship or permanent residency: you are required to secure travel and medical insurance policies to protect you against losses caused by travel, loss or damage of baggage and or personal effects by any means, non-refundable airfare, emergency medical evacuation and other medical expenses including medical coverage for exposure/infection of certain viruses (as may be communicated to you). The policies must cover the entire duration of your Bushwise Professional Course and/or Bushwise Experience and/or Bushwise Short Course (if applicable) and must include off road 4×4 driving, rifle handling, work with animals and wildlife (including sleepouts and any other activities you plan to undertake on your Bushwise Professional Course and/or Bushwise Experience).
Regardless of your nationality: it is strongly recommended that you purchase trip cancellation cover to protect yourself against losses relating to your inability to join your Bushwise Professional Course and/or Bushwise Experience and/or Bushwise Short Course (if applicable) for medical reasons or if someone in your family takes ill or dies suddenly as our “Cancellation & Refunds” and “Transfer” policies (as outlined below) will apply to these instances.

The details of your insurance policies must be provided to us prior to the commencement of your Bushwise Professional Course and/or Bushwise Short Course (if applicable) and/or Bushwise Experience, for your protection.

Criminal Background Check

If you are not a South African citizen, and your Bushwise Professional Course is 6 or 12 months (or your Bushwise Short Course duration is 6 months) in length, then you will need to undergo a criminal background check at your own expense to obtain the required student visa from the authorities.

If you are a South African citizen, please note that undergoing a criminal background check may assist you, if you would like to obtain a professional driving permit from the South African Department of Transport (the costs for which you will be liable).

For purposes of Bushwise Short Courses, you may be required to supply a criminal check at your own expense. A failure to disclose any known criminal history in advance is grounds for cancellation of our Bushwise Short Course without refund.

Further information on criminal background checks can be obtained from our Admissions Team.

Health & Medical Forms

A medical form will be provided at the time of booking and must be completed at least 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Bushwise Professional Course or Bushwise Short Course. As per the “Application Process” clause above, failure to disclose any known medical conditions is grounds for cancellation of your Bushwise Professional Course or Bushwise Short Course, without refund.
Bushwise reserves the right to request a negative test and/or screen for certain viruses and/or require Participants to quarantine at their own expense where a test for a virus is positive, as may be recommended by the World Health Organisation from time to time. Bushwise staff will support Participants who are required to quarantine by providing them with suitable accommodation recommendations and daily check ins throughout their quarantine period.
Bushwise cannot guarantee you will not become infected by certain viruses. You release Bushwise, its employees, owners and partners of any liability with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from exposure to a virus related to, or in connection with, your participation on a Bushwise Professional Course or Bushwise Experience, except where personal injury has been caused by Bushwise’s negligence.
Bushwise staff are not medical professionals, and the standards of medical care in South Africa, and in the areas where Bushwise and placement partners operate, may be lower than you may be used to. You, and your primary care physician, are responsible for ensuring that you are able to manage your own mental and physical well-being, including administering any medication, for the entirety of your Bushwise Professional Course or Bushwise Experience.
It is your responsibility to visit a local travel clinic and ensure that you have any necessary vaccines or medications for the full duration of your Bushwise Professional Course or Bushwise Experience.
Bushwise reserves the right to require documentation from a doctor or specialist and/or to consult with our own medical and mental health professionals regarding your physical and mental fitness to undertake a Bushwise Professional Course or Bushwise Short Course(including a placement).
If Bushwise staff have any concerns about your physical or mental health during your Bushwise Professional Course or Bushwise Experience or Bushwise Short Course, they have a right to refer you to their own medical or mental health professional for further assessment.
Bushwise reserves the right to reject or cancel a booking, curtail your Bushwise Professional Course, Bushwise Short Course or placement, or refuse to provide you with a placement, on the grounds of your or our doctor’s comments or advice. In any of these cases, you will not be entitled to a refund or credit. Any additional medical assessments or documentation that we may require from you will be at your own expense.
Bushwise reserves the right to share your medical history, including any documentation you have provided us, and/or the assessments of our own medical or mental health care professionals, with any potential placement partners.
Your Bushwise Professional Course, Bushwise Short Course or Bushwise Experience may take place in a malarial area and you may need to take prophylactics. We suggest that you consult with your doctor for guidance in this regard before you arrive.

Emergency Contact

Prior to the Commencement of your Bushwise Professional Course, Bushwise Short Course or Bushwise Experience, you must supply us with the emergency contact details of two friends or family members. We reserve the right to contact this person should we deem it necessary to do so (and you warrant that they have consented to you providing us with their contact information).

Driving License and skills assessment

To drive the Bushwise vehicles (if applicable for purposes of your Bushwise Course), you must:

have a valid, manual drivers licence;
have at least 1 year of manual driving experience; and
be able to demonstrate to us your ability to safely drive a 4×4 vehicle.

You will be assessed by Bushwise staff on your driving ability at the beginning of your course. The results of the assessment will be final and will not be subject to appeal. Should you fail this assessment, you will not be permitted to drive Bushwise’s vehicles and will automatically not pass your CATHSSETA NQF2 Nature Site Guide Practical Assessment. By not passing your practical assessment, you will not qualify for a placement.

VISAS & PASSPORTS

It is your responsibility to ensure you have (and maintain) any necessary visas and a valid passport for your course. With the exception of participants attending the 2-month IFGA Professional Safari Guide Short Course, certain other Bushwise Short Courses as communicated to you, and certain Bushwise Experiences, Bushwise requires all international participants partaking in a Bushwise Professional Course (and certain Bushwise Short Course’s as communicated to you by a Bushwise staff member) to hold a South African Study Visa. You will be required to apply for this visa at the South African Embassy in your home country. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the requirements to obtain this visa. Bushwise recommends you contact your local embassy a minimum of 12 weeks prior to your course commencement to ensure you have the necessary paperwork to obtain your visa within the required time. Bushwise will not accommodate participants who arrive to the course late due to visa delays. Any visa information provided by Bushwise is done in good faith and Bushwise cannot be held responsible for South Africa’s decision to change visa rules, deny a visa application, refuse entry, exit or the right of passage. We bear no liability for any losses you may incur arising from any such action.

FEES

Bushwise’s current course fees are displayed on the website and are subject to change without notice. What is included in your course fee will be displayed on the “What’s Included?” tab on the Bushwise Courses’s page on our website. Your total course fee will be outlined in your acceptance email from us, where applicable (subject line “Congratulations! What’s Next?”).

From time to time, Bushwise’s Admissions Managers may arrange for the award of grants or scholarships. These are awarded at the Bushwise Foundation’s discretion and are non-transferable.

Bushwise accepts payments in GBP (Pound Sterling), USD (United States Dollars), EUR (Euros), CAD (Canadian Dollars), AUD (Australian Dollars) and ZAR (South African Rand). Currency exchange rates are set at Bushwise’s discretion and do not necessarily reflect current market exchange rates. You will be quoted in the currency of your home country (e.g. country of current permanent residence) and are not eligible to pay in other currencies. In the event Bushwise does not offer the currency of your home country, you will pay as follows:

If your home country is in the European Union, not including the United Kingdom, you will pay in Euros (EUR). This includes countries that are not part of the eurozone;
If your home country is in sub-Saharan Africa, as defined by the United Nations, you will pay in South African Rand (ZAR);
If your home country is in New Zealand you will pay in Australian Dollars (AUD); and
If your home country is outside of the countries and locations defined above, you will pay in GBP.

Unless agreed upon in writing by special arrangement (or as otherwise may be specified under the relevant Bushwise Course section below), you may select one of the following payment plans:

Full payment upfront:

You’ll pay the full cost of your booking in one payment to confirm your course. The payment is due within 48 hours of your acceptance onto the course.

- Instalment payment plans:

Plan 1

- - - A non-refundable deposit (as communicated to you by Bushwise) will be due within 48 hours of your acceptance onto the Bushwise Course to confirm your place.
    - The remaining balance of your course fee will be divided into equal instalments, with the first instalment due at least 20 weeks before your Bushwise Course starts, and a final instalment will be due at least 12 weeks before your Bushwise Course starts.

Plan 2

- - - A non-refundable deposit equal to 30% of your course fee will be due within 48 hours of your acceptance onto the Bushwise Course to confirm your place.
    - The remaining balance of your course fee will be payable in 6 equal instalments leading up to your Bushwise Course start date.

Plan 3

- - A non-refundable deposit equal to 30% of your course fee will be due within 48 hours of your acceptance onto the Bushwise Course to confirm your place.
  - The remaining balance of your course fee will be payable in equal instalments, with the final instalment due at least 1 month before your Bushwise Course starts.

Please speak to our admissions team, should you wish to discuss a custom payment plan. Please refer to Section E for the Bushwise Short Courses payments plans, which may differ from the above.

Bushwise accepts payments by debit card, credit card or bank (EFT) transfer. In the event you pay by credit/debit card, Bushwise reserves the right to charge any subsequent payments to that same card on the date they are due. In the event that you pay by EFT from a South African bank account, you may make payment into Bushwise Field Guides’s South African bank account, in which event the payment obligation between you and Bushwise will be fulfilled.

In the event payments are not received by their due date, Bushwise reserves the right to charge an additional sum of up to ZAR 1,000.00 / GBP 50.00 (or equivalent) per payment instalment that is 7 days or more overdue, or cancel your booking, without any refund.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

Force Majeure

Bushwise reserves the right to cancel or curtail a Bushwise Course for reasons of force majeure.

In cases of cancellation due to force majeure, your course fees will remain non-refundable and you will receive credit for the amount you have paid to use towards an alternative start date.

In cases of curtailment due to force majeure, your first recourse will be to claim the balance of your course fee from your insurance provider. If the reason for curtailment is not covered by your insurance policy, Bushwise will provide the Participant with credit to complete the remaining duration of your course or placement at a later date.

Bushwise reserves the right to provide substitute courses or placements, at its discretion. The use of a Participant’s credit will be subject to course or placement availability. Credit is non transferable and not redeemable for cash.

Cancellation/Curtailment by Bushwise

In all other cases where Bushwise cancels the course:

Bushwise will offer you a credit for your course fees paid to use on another start date or alternative Bushwise Course. Use of your course credit will be subject to availability. Credit is non transferable and not redeemable for cash.
Should you decline the offer of course credit, Bushwise will offer you a refund of your course fees paid.

The refund will be made back to the original method of payment. If the original credit or debit card has expired, the cardholder must contact their bank to recover the refunded fees. Bushwise will not refund alternative accounts or individuals. All refunds incur a processing fee for each payment that is refunded and can take up to 180 days to process in full.

Bushwise will not refund you for any expenses incurred by you related to your course, including, but not limited to, airfare, visa expenses, insurance, documentation and equipment purchases. Please note this list is not exhaustive.

Cancellation/Curtailment by the Participant

The terms applicable where you cancel or curtail your Bushwise Course differ depending on your chosen payment plan. Please refer to Section E for the Bushwise Short Courses terms applicable where you cancel or curtail your Bushwise Short Course, which may differ from the below.

Instalment Payment Plans

If you selected an instalment payment plan and you then cancel or curtail your Bushwise Course (including any placement and/or any graduation, trails guides course or any other bookings of any nature made with Bushwise) for any reason, then:

any course fees or other amounts paid by you or on your behalf will be non-refundable and you will not be entitled to any credit; and
an amount of R40,000 (or its equivalent in the currency you are paying or such other cancellation fee amount as may be communicated to you by Bushwise in writing), less any payments already made to us, will be due by you to us upon cancellation or curtailment .

(I.e., if you have paid to us a deposit of R15,000 and cancel your Bushwise Course, the R15,000 will be non-refundable and you will be liable to make a further payment to us in the amount of R25,000 (being R40,000 less R15,000).

Full Payment Upfront

If you chose to pay the full fees for your Bushwise Course upfront and you then cancel or curtail your Bushwise Course (including any placement and/or any graduation, trails guides course or any other bookings of any nature made with Bushwise) for any reason, then:

If you cancel your Bushwise Course within 2 months of booking and more than 6 months before its start date, you will be entitled to a full cash refund, less an amount of R20,000.
If you cancel your Bushwise Course more than 6 months before its start date, but not within 2 months of booking, you will be entitled to a 75% cash refund, less an amount of R20,000.
If you cancel your Bushwise Course between 4 and 6 months before its start date, you will receive a 50% cash refund, less an amount of R20,000.
If you cancel your program between 2 and 4 months before its start date, you will receive a 25% cash refund, less an amount of R20,000.
If you cancel your program less than 2 months before its start date, you will not be entitled to a cash refund, however the provisions applicable to transfers will apply.

GRANTS

By accepting a grant (“the/a Grant”) awarded to you by the Bushwise Foundation to financially support your participation in a Bushwise Professional Course, Bushwise Short Course or a Bushwise Online Course (collectively referred to as a “Bushwise Opportunity” for purposes of this clause), you (being a “Grantee”) confirm that you accept and agree to these terms and conditions.

Please note that by accepting the Grant, you will enter into a binding legal agreement with the Bushwise Foundation and Bushwise (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”).

The Grant Particulars

You understand and accept that:

- Bushwise nominated you to receive a Grant because you would otherwise be unable to attend and contribute to a Bushwise Opportunity, due to financial constraints.

The Bushwise Foundation aims to assist guide training organisations in delivering guides who are ready to meet the exacting requirements of international wilderness tourism, while playing an active role in ecosystem conservation, and awards Grants to Grantees based on certain criteria relating to the Grantees’ financial means in order to contribute to the achievement of this aim.

The award (and your acceptance) of a Grant means that the Bushwise Foundation will contribute towards your Bushwise Opportunity fees.
The Grant is non-transferable to other persons, and it is not redeemable in cash.
The Grant does not cover the following external, mandatory, or personal costs, which remain your sole financial responsibility:
- International and domestic air travel, transfers, or any related travel expenses.
- Travel and medical insurance (must cover the full duration of the program and all planned activities, including fieldwork).
- Visa applications, immigration fees, or associated costs.
- Vaccinations, medication, personal health items, or any other medical expenses.
- Personal spending money, equipment, or independent travel costs.

You confirm and accept that the Grant awarded to you is a contribution to your Bushwise Opportunity fees in the amount or percentage communicated to you via email. The Grant will be treated as a deposit paid by the Bushwise Foundation to Bushwise on your behalf to secure your place on the selected Bushwise Opportunity. The remaining balance of your Bushwise Opportunity fees will be payable by you to Bushwise in accordance with your selected payment plan.

The Grant may only be transferred to an alternative Bushwise Opportunity in our sole discretion and subject to the Terms, in which case transfer fees will apply.

Cancellation of a Bushwise Opportunity

The below terms apply in conjunction with the Terms applicable to cancellations and refunds.

Where you are eligible for Bushwise Opportunity credit:

only the amount paid by you will be credited to you to use on another Bushwise Opportunity . For the avoidance of doubt, the Grant is not credited to you, which means you would have to apply for a further Grant when booking your Bushwise Opportunity and using your credit (it is not guaranteed that you will be awarded a further Grant for your chosen Bushwise Opportunity).
should you decline the offer of credit, only the amount paid by you to Bushwise will be refunded to you (where you are entitled to a refund in accordance with the Bushwise Terms), and not the Grant.

Where you cancel or curtail your Bushwise Opportunity for any reason:

you will not be entitled to any credit and the amounts paid by or on behalf of you to Bushwise will be non-refundable (including the Grant); and
an amount equal to R40 000.00 (or such other amount as may be communicated to you by Bushwise in writing) less any payments that you have already made to Bushwise will still be due by you to Bushwise where you are paying your fees in instalments. For the avoidance of doubt, the Grant amount cannot be used to set off the amount due.

TRANSFERS

Due to limited course availability, transfers will only be permitted at Bushwise’s discretion.

If permitted, you will be required to pay a transfer fee for each alteration made to your Bushwise Course. However, if you choose to pay your course fees in full upfront, you will not incur any transfer fees. Please refer to Section E for the Bushwise Short Courses transfer terms, which should be read together with the below. If the terms in Section Ediffer from the below, then the course-specific terms in Section E will prevail.

If you choose to pay your course fees in instalments, the following transfer fees will apply for purposes of the Bushwise Course:

More than 12 weeks prior to your start date:

For courses 60 days long or less: ZAR 3000 (or its equivalent in the currency you are paying)
For courses over 60 days long: ZAR 15000 (or its equivalent in the currency you are paying)

Between 12 and 4 weeks prior to your start date:

For courses 60 days long or less: ZAR 6000 (or its equivalent in the currency you are paying)
For courses over 60 days long: ZAR 20000 (or its equivalent in the currency you are paying)

Between 4 weeks and 7 days prior to your start date:

For courses 60 days long or less: ZAR 12000 (or its equivalent in the currency you are paying)
For courses over 60 days long: ZAR 25000 (or its equivalent in the currency you are paying)

7 days or less before your course start date:
- The provisions applicable to cancellations will apply (i.e., you will be considered as having cancelled your original Bushwise Course).

The following conditions apply to all transfers:

All transfer fees must be paid to confirm your new start date;
Any payments made remain non-refundable, regardless of new due dates;
Your existing pay schedule, including due dates for future payments, will not change;
You will not be eligible for a refund of any course fee differences in the event you choose a course with a lower cost;
In the event you choose a course or start date with a higher cost, you will need to pay the difference in fee;
You may forfeit any grant or other discount applied to your original booking at Bushwise management’s sole discretion;
Your transfer request must include a date or course shown on the website; and
All transfers are subject to availability and will be confirmed in writing by Bushwise.

Regardless of the above, if you live outside South Africa, you can transfer your course to any available date before 31 August 2026, with no fee. This applies if you booked in March 2026 or if your course begins in March or April 2026. Requests must be made at least 48 hours before your original start date.

ON YOUR BUSHWISE COURSE

You must always respect and follow the health and safety procedures and codes of conduct as set out by Bushwise, its staff, partners and/or placement representatives.

For purposes of Bushwise Professional Courses, Bushwise Short Course and Bushwise Experiences, Bushwise reserves the right to search your bag, room, personal vehicles or other property where there is deemed a health and safety, legal or other serious risk including the possession of illegal and illicit substances, including marijuana.

In the event you break any local laws, we will bear no liability and will not be required to liaise on your behalf with local authorities.

Bushwise staff reserve the right to make decisions on your emergency medical care deemed essential by the most qualified staff member in the event you are not able to do so and Bushwise will not be held liable for the outcome of such care.

Disciplinary Procedures including Expulsion

Bushwise reserves the right to issue a sanction of any kind, including expulsion/dismissal, regardless of whether any warnings have been given. All disciplinary action will be documented and take place in front of a witness, where appropriate.

Depending on the severity of the offence, which is decided at Bushwise’s discretion, your first offence will usually result in a verbal warning or written warning where appropriate. Repeated offences following a warning could lead to a written warning or a final written warning as appropriate. Thereafter any further offences will result in expulsion/dismissal. Please be aware that all warnings, and any other disciplinary records, will remain valid for a full period of 12 months from the date of their original issue and may jeopardise any placements.

A full list of rules, regulations and procedures will be provided at the start of your course, during your health & safety briefing.

The following non-exhaustive list details actions that are grounds for immediate expulsion/dismissal (where applicable to your Bushwise Course):

Failure to follow rules, regulations and policies of Bushwise;
Possession, taking, or supplying of illegal or mind-altering substances, including marijuana;
Showing drunken behaviour or intoxicated while on the course or while interacting with Bushwise’s partners (please note that should excessive consumption of alcohol become a problem at any time during the Bushwise Professional Course, we will report it to IFGA and CATHSSETA. Bushwise is bound by the CATHSSETA & IFGA training provider memorandum of understanding, and as such we need to inform them of any incidents. Your behaviour on and off the campus could directly affect your career as a field guide);
Smoking or vaping in any building (including accommodation), in any vehicle, or during any lectures or practical excursions (please utilise a designated smoking area should you wish to smoke or vape, and discard any cigarette butts in the dustbins provided and not on the ground);
Breaking local laws;
Bullying, threatening, displaying cruel, thoughtless or rude behaviour or committing acts which could or imply injure or harm (mentally or physically) another Participant, a member of staff or any other person;
Omitting or misrepresenting any medical history on your medical form or forging your medical practitioner’s signature;
Displaying any concerning behaviours, indicating a potential risk to self or others, which Bushwise feels, in their sole discretion, warrant immediate medical treatment or counselling;
Failing to carry and/or take any medication that is prescribed by a medical practitioner;
Non-consensual sexual contact with any individual;
Disobeying Bushwise’s or placement partner’s instructions in relation to health and safety;
Disruption or obstruction of course activities;
If Bushwise staff feel it is in the best interests of your health and safety or the course in general; and/or
Committing an act or displaying behaviour which could jeopardise Bushwise’s reputation and/or future Bushwise courses or lead to the souring of relations between Bushwise and its partners.

In the event of expulsion for any reason, you will not be entitled to any reimbursement from Bushwise, nor will Bushwise be responsible for any additional costs incurred by you as a result of expulsion. You will receive notification of your expulsion in writing. Bushwise reserves the right to share this document with your next of kin should we feel the circumstances warrant it. In serious cases, where Bushwise feels the health and safety of others has been or could be impacted, you may be required to leave Bushwise premises immediately. In most other instances, Bushwise will provide a deadline for departure and can assist with arranging alternative accommodation or transportation which will be at your own cost. Following your departure, Bushwise will no longer be responsible for you.

Any requests to dispute dismissal must be put in writing by you to info@bushwise.co.za.. Bushwise will then provide an off site senior manager to review the case and make a full and final decision. Bushwise will not engage with requests made by third parties unless explicitly directed in writing by you.

Weapons

Any form of weaponry (including knives, rifles, pellet guns, etc.) are not permitted at campus, unless with prior written consent from Bushwise management. Should a Participant be found in possession of a weapon without consent, serious repercussions will ensue.

Pets and animals

Participants are not permitted to bring pets of any description to the Bushwise campus. Participants are also not permitted, unless under direct supervision or for a training exercise, to catch or touch any animal. Absolutely no feeding of any animal at campus is permitted. Serious repercussions will incur should this happen.

Bushwise Equipment and Furniture

Please treat all equipment and material belonging to Bushwise (and its service providers or partners) with care and respect. Any item which is lost or damaged by a Participant will need to be replaced at cost to the Participant; this includes vehicle damage due to negligence. Furniture may not be removed from rooms, offices, lecture area or dining area. No cups, plates or cutlery may be taken from the kitchen or dining area to other rooms. Please note that no equipment, vehicle or material may be used without specific permission from the relevant member of staff.

Staff accommodation and offices are out of bounds to Participants at all times, except with the permission from the head trainer or general manager.

ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF BUSHWISE

International and domestic travel provides an opportunity for various tourist activities and experiences. We cannot bear any liability for activities that you choose to undertake that are not officially included in your Bushwise Course. What is included in the course is laid out in the “What’s Included” tab on your chosen course’s page on our website. These rules apply regardless of whether we introduce or recommend a given activity or provider.

Participants are responsible for their own private transport. Bushwise will provide transport in case of emergency – this excludes minor medical conditions or doctor’s appointments. There will be a register to sign when you leave the property; this is for security and insurance purposes.

GRADUATION

If a graduation event is scheduled to be held upon the successful completion of your Bushwise Course, Bushwise shall bear no responsibility for the travel, food, and/or accommodation arrangements and expenses incurred by any of your guests attending (or planning to attend) the graduation ceremony. In addition, Bushwise shall not be responsible for any illnesses, injuries, or other losses or damages suffered by your guests whilst attending the graduation ceremony (unless we acted with gross negligence). You will be responsible for ensuring that your guests are aware of these Terms.

Bushwise reserves the right to change the times and dates of the graduation ceremony without compensation, should it deem it necessary to do so in its sole discretion. In such an event, Bushwise will not refund you or your guests for any expenses incurred by you and/or your guests related to your graduation, including, but not limited to, airfare, visa expenses, insurance, documentation and equipment purchases. Please note this list is not exhaustive.

PRIVACY POLICY

Your personal data is protected and handled in line with our Privacy Policy.

PROGRAM DATA

Any research, data, reports, photographs and documentation collected by you on your Bushwise course remains the property of Bushwise. Bushwise’s permission must be received before that data can be used (e.g. before you can include it in a research or scientific paper). No compensation will be provided to you for any data or research you collect.

Any course equipment provided in-country remains the property of Bushwise and must be returned in good, working order upon conclusion of your Bushwise course. In the event such equipment is lost or damaged due to negligence, you must pay for, or replace it.

MEDIA

All lectures, training material, research, data, reports, photographs and documentation relating to the Bushwise Course and Bushwise, are the sole property of Bushwise and cannot be used or reproduced without our express written permission.

Any photographs, videos or multimedia that you produce or give to Bushwise may be used by Bushwise without charge in all of our media, promotional or commercial materials (whether now existing or in the future invented). If you choose to supply Bushwise (or our partners or service providers) with any photographs, you hereby confirm that:

you irrevocably grant perpetual permission to Bushwise, and licensees and assigns, to use such photographs throughout the world for any of their commercial or non-commercial purposes in any and all media, including, without limitation, in Bushwise’s printed publications, presentations, promotional materials, in the advertising of Bushwise’s goods or services or on Bushwise’s website and social media;
you waive all moral rights in such photographs to which you may now or at any future time be entitled under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 as amended from time to time and under all similar legislation from time to time in force anywhere in the world; and
you shall procure any necessary third-party consents and/or waivers to give effect to this clause and shall indemnify Bushwise and its related companies and associates against any claims, losses, damages or costs arising from its failure to do so.

In addition, you give Bushwise, IFGA and its affiliates permission to take and/or use your image in Bushwise’s and/or IFGA’s media publications and other promotional, commercial or marketing material, which may include, but is not limited to, the posting of such image on social media and/or Bushwise’s and/or IFGA’s website. In particular:

you acknowledge and agree that your image may be taken and shared by other individuals with access to Bushwise’s and/or IFGA’s social media platforms.
you waive any right to inspect or approve of the photographs or videos that may be used.
you waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the image.

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

By applying for a Bushwise Course and entering into these Terms, you agree to abide by our Social Media Policy, as amended from time to time.

COMPLAINTS

You should direct any complaints in writing to info@bushwise.co.za. Bushwise will not engage with complaints made by third parties unless explicitly directed in writing by you.

PERSONAL RISK

You accept that you will be subjected to various emotional, physical and psychological demands by participating on a Bushwise Professional Course, Bushwise Experience, Bushwise Short Course or placement. You are aware and accept that the standard of living in South Africa, and the areas where Bushwise and its placements operate, including food, hygiene and accommodation, may be below the general standards of your own country or city.

You also understand that certain risks may arise, including, but not limited to:

hazards of travelling in remote areas;
travel by automobile, van, bus, aeroplane, boat, train or any other means of conveyance;
the forces of nature;
civil disturbances;
national or international conflicts;
terrorism;
arbitrary itinerary changes made by foreign governments or vendors;
interacting with dangerous wildlife;
working with, and around, firearms;
personal injury or illness from the local environment;
accident or illness in remote locations without immediate evacuation or medical facilities; or
negligent acts of third parties.

You confirm and agree to all of the following:

you understand these and other risks inherent in such a course;
you also confirm that your participation is completely voluntary;
you assume all risk associated with your internship/placement;
you agree to indemnify us and those involved in delivering the placement component against any claims of any kind that arise from your participation. These claims include those arising both directly and indirectly from your participation in the course.

SECURITY

Security is everybody’s responsibility at Bushwise. Participants are asked to be vigilant at all times whilst on Bushwise’s property. To ensure that your time at Bushwise is one that is always as safe as possible:

Be aware of strangers on the property, and immediately report any strangers seen on the property to the closest member of Bushwise staff.
Watch for people loitering outside of the property gate, and immediately report any people seen loitering outside of the gate to the closest member of Bushwise staff.
If you see someone behaving in a manner that suggests dangerous or criminal behaviour, report their presence and actions immediately to the closest member of staff.
Look after your personal property – never leave bags, purses, phones or other items lying around the Bushwise campus unattended.
Report the presence of any strange or any unidentifiable items that you notice on the property, especially if they are unattended.
If you have a motor vehicle at Bushwise, keep it locked at all times while you are not in it.

LIABILITY

Bushwise and our affiliates will not pay financial compensation which exceeds the amount of your course fee, except in cases of death or personal injury caused by Bushwise’s negligence.

In cases of death or personal injury caused by Bushwise’s negligence, any liability by Bushwise and/or its employees and/or its agents/partners/service providers is limited to the financial amount that will be paid out by the insurance policies in Bushwise’s name. If no compensation is received from these policies, then any and all liability whatsoever, including without limitation, claims grounded in negligence, is hereby limited to a maximum amount of £2,000.00.

Bushwise and/or our affiliates shall not be liable to you for any losses which constitute indirect, special or consequential, incidental or punitive damages.

INDEMNITIES

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold us, our managers, owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, assigns and our licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees), resulting from or arising out of a) the use and access of a Bushwise Course Course, or b) a breach of these Terms, or c) your use of or reliance on any third-party content.

GOVERNING LAW

English (UK) Law shall apply to this Agreement and the parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

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SECTION B: BUSHWISE PROFESSIONAL COURSES

IFGA PROFESSIONAL SAFARI GUIDE COURSE & PRACTICAL CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT COURSE

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Before a Bushwise IFGA Professional Safari Guide Course or Practical Conservation Management Course (referred to as “your/the Bushwise Course” in this clause) begins and closer to the start date, we will send out a welcome letter and an email to all Participants with directions to the Bushwise campus. When planning your flights or other transportation, please ensure that you arrive in South Africa with ample time to get to the Bushwise campus by the start date of your course.

For those arriving in Johannesburg, we will arrange a transfer from OR Tambo InternationalAirport to the Bushwise campus on the first day of your course. The drive is approximately 6 hours. This transfer is not included in your course fee but can be arranged at an extra cost for Participants. A detailed letter with times will be sent closer to the course start date.

Should you wish to be dropped off at the Bushwise campus or to drive yourself there, please advise your student support coordinator in advance as parking space is limited. Please note that Participants are not permitted to arrive at campus on any day other than the agreed start date of the relevant Bushwise Course.

On arrival at the Bushwise campus, we will give you time to settle in and get to know your fellow Participants and our staff. During the first week of your Bushwise Course, our staff will go through an orientation program to familiarise you with all aspects of your training, which will include the planned program, health and safety measures, and general student life.

LIFE ON CAMPUS

Campus Location Confirmation

Closer to your Bushwise Course start date, your student support coordinator will provide you with the details (including location) of your allocated campus. A detailed Campus fact sheet will be sent to you approximately 6 weeks prior to the Bushwise Course start date. Bushwise reserves the right to change your course location/campus at any given time upon notice to you.

Accommodation and Facilities

Accommodation is in shared bungalows, safari tents and/or lodge-style rooms, with real beds, electricity and communal bathrooms. It is your responsibility to keep your room clean and tidy at all times. You are welcome to bring a mosquito net, if you choose to do so. Our campuses have well-equipped lecture rooms, dining areas, and braai areas. There are also common facilities such as walking trails and recreational areas.

There will be a designated fridge available for limited food storage. No other kitchen equipment may be used without permission from a staff member. If at any point you use the kitchen, please leave it clean. The chef has the right to refuse to cook a meal should a Participant or Participants leave the kitchen area in a mess. Please respect the space, and clean up after yourself.

Participants are also responsible for the cleanliness of the dining and bathroom areas. A roster will be available with Participants’ names, stating who is responsible for assisting staff in kitchen and household duties, such as cleaning and washing of dishes. Bathrooms are cleaned weekly and at all other times all Participants are responsible for keeping the bathrooms clean and tidy.

Internet and Communication

WiFi is available in certain spots around campus. Please note that there are limited WiFi access points and, due to the isolated location of the campus, signal and connectivity problems are sometimes experienced. Mobile reception in and around campus is very limited, certain network providers work better than others on each campus. Please feel free to reach out to us if you would like recommendations on service providers.

Laundry

While you are attending your Bushwise Course, your laundry will be washed twice a week, and your linen will be washed once a week. Rosters of these washing days will be placed in the laundry and on the Participants’ notice board. We do not wash certain items (such as socks and under garments), however we will provide you with the supplies to wash these items yourself.

Meals and Dietary Requirements

Two cooked meals are served daily, one for brunch and one for dinner. Fruit, cereals, porridges, tea, coffee and bread are available between meals.

Bushwise endeavours to supply healthy, balanced meals to all of our Participants. If you have dietary restrictions, please inform us before the Bushwise Course commences. Please note that it is not always possible to supply vegetarian substitutes. Expensive items, such as tofu and soya milk, will be for the Participant’s account.

Campus Duties

Duties on campus are split and shared between Participants. Please remember to fulfil your responsibilities to maintain structure and a clean and safe campus for you and your fellow Participants. These duties, such as camp manager duty, demonstrate important information regarding an individual’s attitude and management abilities and will be taken into consideration towards overall course performance and placement decisions.

Dress code and Uniforms

Participants in the Bushwise Course will receive two sets of uniforms (consisting of 2 x short sleeve or long sleeve shirts and 2 x shorts or 2 x trousers) . Additional sets of uniforms can be purchased at a discounted rate. You will also receive a Bushwise fleece jacket, beanie and cap. You will be expected to wear your uniform and name badge daily during training hours.

In addition, you will be required to bring the following with you:

Brown or khaki ankle boots or normal boots made of leather or fabric (boots are to be polished regularly).
Khaki, brown or green socks with boots.
Brown, khaki or green jerseys and jackets, no bright colours.
Natural coloured hats (brown/khaki/green) without branding.
Natural coloured bags/backpacks for walks and sleep-outs.

The following restrictions will apply (industry standards):

Your hair will need to be neat and tied back and kept out of your face during activities.
No dreadlocks are allowed.
Men’s hair (including facial hair) must be kept neat.
Light make-up for women is permitted, as well as one small pair of stud-type earrings in the ear lobe.
Other visible piercings need to be removed during training hours.
Visible tattoos need to be hidden during your placement period and if you are working professionally within the field guide industry.
Jewellery and nail polish is allowed in moderation only.
No military uniform/clothing will be permitted. It is against South African Law to wear any form of military uniform (jackets included) unless you are currently enrolled in the defence force.
No clothes other than your uniform are allowed to be worn for any activities.

COURSE BREAKS

During this Bushwise Course, you will be given a one week break every semester. During this time, you may be required to leave campus and use the opportunity for personal travel or, where possible, to return home. Participants are to depart on the Saturday morning after activity and return by 2pm the following Sunday.

Bushwise is not responsible for any travel arrangements during this time nor do we bear any liability for activities that you choose to undertake that are not officially included in your Bushwise course. If you are permitted to stay on campus during these breaks:

Food will not be provided and you will need to purchase and cook your own meals;
Laundry service and room cleaning will not be available;
Staff will not be present on campus; and
You will be required to sign a waiver exempting Bushwise from any liability during this time.

Participants may have family visiting them during their off week, but please note that no Participant can have visitors at campus at any time. We can recommend accommodation nearby for your guests.

DRIVER’S LICENCE

Participants must have a valid manual drivers licence prior to starting the Bushwise Course. The costs involved in obtaining a South African licence and Professional Driving Permit (“PrDP”) are not covered by Bushwise and will be solely your responsibility. More information regarding PrDP applications will be sent in a confirmation email.

Important note: PrDPs are necessary in South Africa to drive guests on game vehicles. This is a requirement for guiding placements after the Bushwise Course. You must be at least 21 years of age and have a South African drivers licence to apply for a PrDP. Your driving abilities will be assessed by Bushwise staff before you are allowed to drive a company vehicle during practical training. Criminal records may affect the attainment of a PrDP. Please make sure you have disclosed any criminal record you may have before finalising a booking with Bushwise.

EXAMS AND GRADING POLICIES

The minimum required pass mark for all subjects is 75%, including the Bushwise Course, soft skills, practical tests, CATHSSETA Nature Site Guide NQF2 theory and practical assessment. Certificates and placements are issued only to Participants who have paid their accounts in full, as well as successfully passed all the theory and practical components required for the certificate.

This is a CATHSSETA- accredited course.You have to pass the theory exam, set up by Bushwise as well as the practical assessment to advance to the next stage of the syllabus. If you are unsuccessful in any of these at the first attempt, this might mean missing parts of the training course, which cannot be rescheduled.

Continuous assessments

Participants will be continually assessed on aspects such as Participant performance, attitude, behaviour, initiative, driving abilities etc. throughout the course, starting from the starting date of the course. These assessments will be referred to when considering placement options for Participants and will be deciding factors in the scoring of the practical components of the course, so keep in mind that placement decisions and course outcomes are not purely based on theory results. These assessments can be done through observation, written exams or practical assessments. Instructors will keep your portfolio of evidence updated on an ongoing basis.

Each semester progress reports will be discussed with Participants in order to see where they can improve. This will be a benchmark for your required IFGA and/or Bushwise practical assessment, once you have written the NQF2 or other theory exams.

In some cases, it might so happen that the instructors set combined assignments that cover material from more than one subject. Course work, class work, group and individual exercises, and even “homework” may also be given, graded by the instructor, and used towards assessment marks. Instructors will give you the assignment’s due date when they issue the work to you.

Assignments must be handed to the specific instructor who issued the assignment to you. Some of the instructors may also use oral presentation marks for assignment grades. Absenteeism or illness does not constitute cause for late submission.

Tests and exams

Tests are usually written every Monday morning. There are compulsory workbook sessions on Saturday morning, including a question and answer session for the Monday tests. After the morning activity, you will usually have Saturday afternoon and Sunday off to prepare for the upcoming week’s tests.

Please note that:

If an instructor cannot read something written in a test, examination or assignment of any sort due to the fact that the Participant’s handwriting is illegible, no mark will be allocated for that work.
During the week, time between activities is meant for studying and the completion of workbooks or assignments, as well as preparation for upcoming lectures.

Cheating

Any Participant who makes him/herself guilty of cheating will face very serious actions. In addition to the Bushwise disciplinary rules laid out in this guide, the following points must be kept in mind:

The rules will be applied equally to all parties concerned, whether they claim to be the “cheater” or the “cheated”.
Any Participant found guilty of cheating may not apply to redo, resubmit or rewrite the work.
If this is a recurring problem from an individual Participant, he/she will be suspended from the Bushwise Course and disallowed from writing any examinations administered by Bushwise for 1 year.

Absenteeism and the Absenteeism Policy

It is an implicit requirement of all Participants that they attend 100% of their scheduled lectures and practical sessions throughout the academic semester to graduate and get a placement. Time lost during practicals or lectures is to be made up by the Participant in his or her own time.

This is a non-negotiable point for each specific unit standard of CATHSSETA, and Bushwise requires the full allocated practical time period set aside. Should you be ill or if there is a problem and you cannot attend a practical or lecture, please notify the head instructor and a medical certificate will be required.

If a Participant is late for class or an activity, they will be excused from that activity or class. It will be at the instructor’s discretion whether the Participant will be allowed to enter the classroom or join an activity. All sections of the Bushwise Course have relevance to the course qualification, previous experience will not exempt a Participant from attending that particular lecture.

Lecture hours and schedules

All lecture hours are scheduled and subject to change according to circumstances. All changes will be communicated to the Participants.

Supplementary test / examination costs

Bushwise theory tests are written weekly to prepare you for the CATHSSETA NQF2 and IFGA exams. You will need to pass the NQF2 exam (min 75%) and the NQF2 assessment to pass the Bushwise Course. You will need to write and pass the first special sitting that Bushwise arranges, which is a written exam paper and practical assessment, to attain your full qualification in nature guiding.

Should you fail your first sitting, you fail the Bushwise Course, but you can still achieve your IFGA qualification if you pass the exam at the next sitting. Bushwise covers the costs for the NQF2 exam.. Any re-write exam is at the expense of the Participant. If you fail or miss the NQF2 exam which is organised by Bushwise, you can only re-write the exam at a national set IFGA exam date. A Participant is not forced to re-write an examination. This is by his/her own choice. The same point also applies to internal assignments and tests.

If you do not attain the relevant levels, you will not be able to be placed in a lodge after your initial training period. The booking and payments of re-writing the NQF2 or any Trails Guide exam are the responsibility of the Participant and payments are to be made directly to Bushwise.

LEDET

Once you’re qualified as an NQF2 Nature Site Guide and you have obtained your First Aid and PrDP, you have to register with LEDET. This is an additional cost of approximately R300.00.

Manuals and Workbooks

All relevant hardcopy field guide training manuals and workbooks are included in the course fee.

PLACEMENTS

The following section applies to Participants who have selected the placement option with their Bushwise Course. Placement is defined as an unpaid, practical internship/work experience arranged by Bushwise and another organisation.

Where you have booked a Bushwise Conservation Management Course and following the completion of the CRMs, you may be eligible to undertake a professional Placement, subject to the following:

Eligibility for a professional Placement requires the successful completion of a minimum of 6 CRMs. Bushwise reserves the right to withhold a Placement offer if this requirement has not been met, and no refund will be issued in such circumstances.
Where eligible, you may select from the following Placement paths:
- One 3-month Placement; or
- Two 3-month Placements (which may be at different locations depending on availability); or
- One 6-month Placement.
Placements are offered at the full discretion of Bushwise and are subject to availability. Bushwise does not guarantee placement at any specific location. Bushwise reserves the right to substitute a Placement location with one of a similar nature.
No refund will be issued in the event that you do not qualify for, are not offered, or do not accept a placement, for any reason.

If you have booked the 12-month IFGA Professional Safari Guide Course, in order to qualify for a placement you must:

be under the age of 39 at the start of your placement;
have 1 year of manual driving experience prior to commencement in your Bushwise Course and be able to demonstrate the ability to safely operate a 4×4 vehicle;
achieve a CATHSSETA NQF2 theory pass rate of 75% or more on the first sitting as scheduled by Bushwise; and found competent in the CATHSSETA NQF2 practical assessment:
achieve a Bushwise theory pass rate of 75% or more, an average practical grading rate of 75% or more and a minimum score of 75% on participant’s soft skills; and
have 100% attendance on the Bushwise Course.

All grades and assessments are not subject to appeal and are final.

Placements are offered at the sole discretion of Bushwise. Bushwise can refuse to provide a placement based on general performance, and behaviour which will be tested through continuous assessment and performance reviews.

In the event that Bushwise does not offer you a placement for any reason, Bushwise will not provide any refund or credit and you will not qualify for the Employment Guarantee as outlined below.

While on your placement, you understand and agree that:

you will be expected to perform a variety of duties, including, but not limited to general guiding duties, assisting in the bar, serving drinks and undertaking stock takes,
housekeeping, maintenance (including fence maintenance and road clearing), reception duties, food and beverage duties;
the standard of your placement organisation, including but not limited to, the accommodation and health and safety standards, may not match those of Bushwise;
you will be required to comply with the placement organisation’s rules, policies and the reasonable instructions of the placement organisation’s representatives, in addition to the rules already set out by Bushwise;
you will not receive any remuneration;
should you leave your placement early, for any reason, you will not be entitled to an alternative placement or refund and will automatically be disqualified from the Employee Guarantee outlined below; and
your placement partners and Bushwise are under no obligation to offer or provide you with employment opportunities.

You further understand and agree that:

the location and type of placement offered to a Participant is at Bushwise’s sole discretion;
you will be provided with, and be required to sign a work placement agreement between you, Bushwise and the placement organisation. Should be refuse to sign this agreement, you will not be able to commence your placement;
you must begin your placement on the date indicated by your placement organisation, placement partners are not responsible for accommodating personal travel plans and failure to start your placement on the requested date may result in termination of your placement without refund;
should you decline a placement provided by Bushwise, or fail to be accepted to a placement after a personal interview, we are under no obligation to provide you with an alternative and you will not receive a refund;
Bushwise and your placement organisation are under no obligation to offer you employment following your placement;
if you find your own placement or employment whilst on a study visa you will not be entitled to any refund and Bushwise may be legally obligated to notify immigration officials which may result in your visa being cancelled where applicable; and
you may not contact Bushwise affiliated lodges, game parks, game reserves, tourism institutions or tourism services providers to seek placements or employment without the consent of Bushwise.

If a situation arises that limits placement opportunities for participants, due to changes in immigration regulations, the health of the tourism industry or general laws, both nationally and internationally, or for any other reason, the highest performers will be given priority for placements, at Bushwise’s discretion.

EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE

In order to qualify for the employment guarantee you must have the following:

Hold South African citizenship;
Be between the ages of 21-39 years old upon your completion date;
Book the 12-month, Bushwise Course a minimum of 18 months prior to the course start date;
Complete the 12-month Bushwise Course and placement, including any extensions to your placement, concurrently;
Have paid your course fees in full;
Have 100% attendance record on both your course and placement;
Log 10 encounters and 50 guiding hours during your placement;
Hold a valid PrDP licence;
Obtain the following recognized certificates or qualifications:
- IFGA Apprentice Field Guide Qualification;
- IFGA Apprentice trails guide Theory;
- CATHSSETA (Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and
- Training Authority) national qualification (NQF Level 2) in Nature Guiding;
- Firearm Proficiency SASSETA (Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority);
- Unit Standard: 117705 – Knowledge of the firearm control act;
- Unit Standard: 119651 – Handle and Use of manually operated rifle or carbine;
- Unit standard: 123519 – Handle and use of manually operated rifle or carbine for business purpose;
- Basic Wilderness First Aid – US ID: 119567;
- CyberTracker Tracker Level II (2); and
- Advanced rifle handling.
Obtain the following Bushwise, in-house, certificates:
- Bushwise professional field guide course certificate (passed Bushwise Theory, Practical assessment and soft skills all scoring with 75% or above );
- Wildlife photography workshop;
- Bushwise birding specialist certificate;
- Reptile orientation course certificate;
- Dangerous game experience; and
- Social media module certificate in the Field guide & Lodge industry.

You will not qualify for the employment guarantee in the event that:

You do not qualify for your placement as outlined above;
You do not complete a minimum of 161 days on your placement;
You do not disclose medical history (including mental health) on your application or are found to be medically unfit by a medical professional during your course or placement, which may impact your ability to obtain employment;
You receive a written or verbal warning during your Bushwise course or placement; or
You breach Bushwise’s, or your placement’s, code of conduct and/or health and safety policies.

The employment guarantee is also dependent on the health of the South African international and domestic tourism market, and as such, the employment guarantee will be null and void in the event that:

The South African Government has issued any restrictions on international or domestic travel at any point during your course or placement;
The latest Tourism Quarterly Performance Report, published by the Department of Tourism of the Republic of South Africa, shows a decline in foreign travellers compared to the highest level of foreign travellers reported in the same calendar months in the past 3 years;
The South African Government issues a national state of disaster in accordance with the Disaster Management Act, 2002 at any point during your course or placement; or
The British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advised against all but essential travel to South Africa at any point during your course or placement

In the event that you meet all of the qualifications above and do not receive at least one written or verbal offer of employment (including full-time, part-time, fixed-term or contract employment) during your placement, or 6 months following the completion of your placement, you will be entitled to a refund of 50% of your paid course fees up to a maximum of R90,000. The refund will be made back to the original method of payment. In the event the credit or debit card has expired, the cardholder must contact their bank on how to recover the refunded funds. Bushwise will not refund alternate accounts or individuals. All refunds can take up to 180 days to process in full.

DEPARTURE

At the end of the Bushwise Course, it is your responsibility to arrange your own transport from the Bushwise campus. Bushwise can assist you with booking your transport to the airport or to your placement after your Bushwise course. Please contact your Support Coordinator for a quotation.

PRACTICAL GAME MANAGEMENT COURSE

The cost of the Practical Game Management Course (“Game Management Course”), what’s included and excluded, learning resources and course overview is listed under “Course details” of the course page on Bushwise’s website and is subject to change without notice.

To be eligible for the Game Management Course you must be 18 years old or older and have a valid driver’s license.

To confirm your place on a Game Management Course you must pay a deposit, unless you pay the full course Fee upon application. The deposit amount will be communicated to you based on whether you choose Payment Plan 2 or Plan 3 as explained above in Section A.

If you choose the 12-month Game Management Course, then you may be placed at a reserve, game farm, or tourism operation for the second half of your Game Management Course, and the provisions relating to “Placements” above will apply.

In addition, the above provisions relating to Arrivals, Life on Campus, Course Breaks, Driver’s Licence, Exams and Grading Policies, and Departures will also apply to the Game Management Course.

PRACTICAL WILDLIFE TOURISM COURSE

The cost of the Practical Wildlife Tourism Course (“Tourism Course”), what’s included and excluded, qualifications and certifications earned, curriculum, and course overview is listed under “Course details” of the course page on Bushwise’s website and is subject to change without notice.

To confirm your place on a Tourism Course you must pay a deposit, unless you pay the full course Fee upon application. The deposit amount will be communicated to you based on whether you choose Payment Plan 2 or Plan 3 as explained above in Section A.

If you choose the 12-month Tourism Course, a guaranteed placement will be included, subject to certain conditions. To be eligible, you must be a qualified graduate over the age of 18 and have successfully completed all Bushwise modules within the course. While on your placement, you understand and agree that:

you will be expected to perform a variety of wildlife tourism duties learnt throughout your course;
the standard of your placement organisation, including but not limited to, the accommodation and health and safety standards, may not match those of Bushwise;
you will be required to comply with the placement organisation’s rules, policies and the reasonable instructions of the placement organisation’s representatives, in addition to the rules already set out by Bushwise;
you will not receive any remuneration; and
should you leave your placement early, for any reason, you will not be entitled to an alternative placement or refund and will automatically be disqualified from the Employee Guarantee outlined below.

You further understand and agree that:

the location and type of placement offered to you is at Bushwise’s sole discretion;
you will be provided with, and be required to sign a work placement agreement between you, Bushwise and the placement organisation. Should be refuse to sign this agreement, you will not be able to commence your placement;
you must begin your placement on the date indicated by your placement organisation, placement partners are not responsible for accommodating personal travel plans and failure to start your placement on the requested date may result in termination of your placement without refund;
if you find your own placement or employment whilst on a study visa you will not be entitled to any refund and Bushwise may be legally obligated to notify immigration officials which may result in your visa being cancelled where applicable; and
you may not contact Bushwise affiliated lodges, game parks, game reserves, tourism institutions or tourism services providers to seek placements or employment without the consent of Bushwise.

Additionally, an employment guarantee is included for the Tourism Course, subject to certain conditions, which are namely:

You must have successfully completed the 12-month Tourism Course (academic and practical components);
You are a South African citizen;
You received a positive placement review; and
You are willing and able to relocate for the employment opportunity.

Furthermore, you must have:

paid your course fees in full;
100% attendance record on both your course and placement;
Obtained the following recognized certificates or qualifications, and Inhouse certificates:
- CATHSSETA Nature Site Guide (NQF2);
- Bushwise Marketing Management Course Certificate; and
- Bushwise Wildlife Tourism Certificate.

You will not qualify for the employment guarantee in the event that:

You do not qualify for your placement as outlined above;
You do not disclose medical history (including mental health) on your application or are found to be medically unfit by a medical professional during your course or placement, which may impact your ability to obtain employment;
You receive a written or verbal warning during your Bushwise course or placement; or
You breach Bushwise’s, or your placement’s, code of conduct and/or health and safety policies.

The employment guarantee is also dependent on the health of the South African international and domestic tourism market, and as such, the employment guarantee will be null and void in the event that:

The South African Government has issued any restrictions on international or domestic travel at any point during your course or placement;
The latest Tourism Quarterly Performance Report, published by the Department of Tourism of the Republic of South Africa, shows a decline in foreign travellers compared to the highest level of foreign travellers reported in the same calendar months in the past 3 years;
The South African Government issues a national state of disaster in accordance with the Disaster Management Act, 2002 at any point during your course or placement; or
The British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advised against all but essential travel to South Africa at any point during your course or placement

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SECTION C: BUSHWISE ONLINE COURSES

You may elect to enrol in a Bushwise Online Course as a standalone Bushwise Course, or as part of your training, you may receive access to our online courses. By enrolling or accessing these courses and other online training materials, you agree to these Terms and the rules laid out in the Student Handbook that you receive after enrolling.

ENROLMENT

You can enrol a minimum of 24 hours before the start date of the Bushwise Online Course you wish to join.

BUSHWISE ONLINE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

You are required to complete the following no later than 14 days before your online course start date in order to access your course (unless you have enrolled less than 14 days before your start date, then the required documentation is due as soon as possible before your start date):

Fill in the IFGA Training Provider form for Bushwise Field Guides which is shared with you after enrolment.
Submit a certified or notarized, clear scanned copy of both the front and back of your identity document (for South Africans) or your passport (for international students). Importantly, the certification or notarization should not be older than 3 months.
Submit a clear, passport-type head and shoulders photograph.

In order to complete the online courses you will need a current email account, and access to a computer and the Internet.

In order to receive your certificate of completion for your course you must meet all the course requirements outlined in the course syllabus. Requirements typically include achieving a grade of 75% or higher on your assignment/s, completing self-assessments, contributing to the online discussion forums and upholding the Honor Code.

Failure to meet course requirements, may result in one or more of the following actions:

receiving a zero on your assignment;
having any certificate earned in the course withheld or revoked;
being unenrolled from a course;
termination of your use of the learning management system; and
no refunds will be issued in the case of any corrective action required.

COMMUNICATING WITH THE STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM

All correspondence with student support will be via email or telephone. All other correspondence in relation to the course content and communications with Instructors, facilitators and your peers will take place via the learning platform, Canvas. Where you decide to share any personal information or contact details with the student support team, you agree that we are not responsible or liable for any use of that information for purposes other than providing our Services. Where you share personal information or contact details with your peers, you also agree that we are neither responsible nor liable for their use of this information.

QUALIFYING FOR FIELDWORK INTERNSHIPS (BUSHWISE ONLINE)

Some participants may enrol for Bushwise Online Courses that allow for direct entry into a fieldwork internship. Should you not complete or pass your Bushwise Online Course you may continue to the internship but will be required to pass the IFGA Apprentice Field Guide theory exam, before you can be assessed practically, and qualify as an IFGA Nature Site Guide (NQF2). To qualify for the internship you need or must be the following:

18 years or older;
Matriculation certificate, or equivalent;
Driving license, with driving experience of a manual gear shift vehicle; and
Fluent in English.

START DATE CHANGES

You can only change your start date up to 14 days before your online start date subject to the applicable change fee, and you can only change your start date once. No changes may be made with fewer than 14 days notice before your start date.

HONOUR CODE

The Honour Code supplements the statement of community values and reflects the commitment participants make when enrolling in a course.

By participating in any of the Bushwise Online Courses you agree to:

Complete all work associated with the course on your own, unless collaboration is explicitly permitted.
Maintain only one account on our Learning Management System and not let anyone else use your login details and/or password.
Not engage in any activity that would dishonestly improve your results, or dishonestly improve or hurt the results of others.
Not share answers to problems that are being used to assess participant performance.
Not share any course materials anywhere else (e.g. toolkits or videos from course pages).
Act as a steward of the Honor Code and encourage others to do so as well.

Failure to comply with the Honour Code may result in immediate expulsion from the course with no certificate and with no refunds.

CERTIFICATES

In all cases certificates are only issued to participants who successfully complete their coursework and achieve the required grade. The Student Handbook provides details on what is expected of you as a participant in our online courses.

POSTING CONTENT TO THE SERVICE PLATFORM

Participating in a Bushwise Online Course allows you to post on the platform. Posting here is similar to what you do when you add content to and comment on social media platforms like Facebook and X, and Message boards like Reddit. We reserve the right to review and remove any posts or User Content if we deem them to breach the Terms or other rules, regulations and laws. We also reserve the right to review and remove any posts and User Content that are deemed to be abusive, disruptive, offensive, illegal or that violate the rights of, or harm the safety of users of the Service or Instructors.

The platform includes a Message board-style feature that lets you engage with other users and Instructors. Keep in mind the content you post may be seen by other online course participants. You have to use good judgement and caution when posting on the board. Never post personal information that you wouldn’t share openly in public – like credit card details, ID, passport or social security numbers. We don’t promise that any content you post on the platform will remain confidential (i.e. we make no representation or warranty of its confidentiality).

You confirm that you are duly authorised to upload any content that you post to the platform. You agree not to upload any content that is obscene, illegal or unlawful, defamatory, libelous, discriminatory, harassing, vulgar, profane, racist, culturally or ethnically offensive or that encourages criminal conduct or potentially gives rise to civil or criminal liability or that violates any applicable law. You expressly acknowledge that you alone are responsible for any content you upload to the platform or otherwise post when taking the Bushwise Online Course and for any consequences that may arise from your posted content.

ACCESS TO THE SITE

You cannot share your login credentials with another person or allow someone else to impersonate or take courses on your behalf. You are fully responsible for any and all activities that occur through the use of your credentials. Where you have any concerns that your credentials may have been compromised or otherwise shared then you are to notify us immediately. You may not impersonate any other person or access the Bushwise Online Course using someone else’s login credentials.

TERMINATION

We may terminate or suspend your account and or otherwise bar access to the Bushwise Online Course immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall do so, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, exclusions, governing law, indemnity and limitations of liability.

You are responsible for any claims, fees, penalties, or other forms of liability incurred by us or others caused by or arising out of your breach of these Terms and or your use of the online course.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Bushwise Online Course and its content (including but not limited to text, graphics, designs, audio and video content), features and functionality are our (or our licensors’) exclusive property. You may not use our content and trademarks, other than to complete your coursework, without our prior written consent. You may not use the trademarks or brands of our education partners without their prior written consent.

The permitted use of our intellectual property, including content, features and functionality is limited and in general any deviations will require our prior written consent. If you are uncertain whether your use is permitted, contact us immediately before you use it. Prohibited use of our intellectual property and of the Bushwise Online Course may include, but is not limited to:

Making copies of course content available via any electronic database, network or internet server for any purpose, whether commercial or non-commercial;
Reverse engineering, disassembling or decompiling the online course or parts of the online course;
Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the Bushwise Online Course or user accounts and their associated data;
Framing or linking to the Bushwise Online Course without our prior written permission;
Removing any notice of copyright, trademark or other mark from where it is embedded in any course content; and/or
Automated searches, aside from in the normal course of operation of legitimate search engines.

THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND LINKS

The Bushwise Online Course may include content from and links to third-party websites and apps. You assume all risk through the use of such links or content. We are not liable for anything that happens from your use of content from and or links to third-party websites.

COMMUNICATIONS

We may contact you from time to time to share course-related communications or to promote the Bushwise Online Course. Notices relating to security, privacy and other core administrative communications are a necessary part of using the Bushwise Online Course and you agree to receive these communications.

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SECTION D: BUSHWISE EXPERIENCES

ADVANCED SAFARI

You have the following package options for the Advanced Safari: 3-day, 7-day, 14-day, 21-day, 28-day or custom.

The cost of the set-date Advanced Safari packages are listed under “Advanced Safari Packages” of the program page on Bushwise’s website and are subject to change without notice. For custom packages, the pricing will be determined based on the specific itinerary, accommodation, number of travelers, activities, and duration. A quote will be provided after a consultation with you regarding your custom package. Final pricing is subject to change until a booking is confirmed with a deposit.

What is included and excluded is listed under “What’s Included” and “What’s not included” of the program page on Bushwise’s website and is subject to change without notice. Hands-on conservation experience inclusion is offered as an add-on and will incur an additional fee on top of your Advanced Safari package fee. Participation in the conservation experience is subject to availability and reserve requirements.

To confirm your place on an Advanced Safari you must pay a deposit, unless you pay the full course Fee upon application. The deposit amount will be communicated to you based on whether you choose Payment Plan 2 or Plan 3 as explained above in Section A. The total fee is due at least 4 weeks prior to your Advanced Safari start date. Payments for the Advanced Safari are non-refundable and non-transferable.

The Advanced Safari has capacity for 8 persons and thereafter a waiting list is created. All bookings are subject to availability.

All set-date Advanced Safari’s accommodation will be at Job’s Halt Camp. However, for custom Advanced Safari’s the accommodation may be at Nkuwa Wilderness Camp, Ubungane Lodge, or Xidulu Private Game Lodge depending on group size, preferences and goals for the trip.

SECTION E: BUSHWISE SHORT COURSES

IFGA PROFESSIONAL SAFARI & TRAILS GUIDE SHORT COURSE

The cost of the IFGA Professional Safari Guide & Trials Guide Short Course (“Safari & Trails Guide Short Course”), what’s included and excluded, start dates, qualifications and certifications earned, curriculum, and course overview is listed under its respective “Course details” on the course page on Bushwise’s website and is subject to change without notice. The short course is 3 months long (87 days), is located at our Selati campus and will earn you both the CATHSSETA NQF2 and NQF4 Nature Site Guide qualifications. The first 2 months of the Safari Guide & Trails Guide Short Course will be focused on safari guide training and the remaining 27 days will be dedicated to trails guide training where you will log hours towards your Foundational Trails Guide certificate.

To confirm your place on a Safari Guide & Trails Guide Short Course you must pay a deposit, unless you pay the full course Fee upon application. The deposit amount will be communicated to you based on whether you choose Payment Plan 2 or Plan 3 as explained above in Section A.

IFGA PROFESSIONAL SAFARI GUIDE SHORT COURSE

The 2-month IFGA Professional Safari Guide Short Course (“Safari Guide Short Course”) based at our Selati Campus requires a minimum number of 5 Participants to operate. You will be notified of your Safari Guide Short Course status at least 12 weeks prior to your start date. In the event your selected start date does not reach the required minimum number (or exceeds the maximum number), you will be given a list of alternative dates for a free transfer. We recommend not booking any flights or incurring other non-transferable expenses prior to your Safari Guide Short Course confirmation, as Bushwise will not refund you for any expenses incurred by you related to your program, including, but not limited to, airfare, visa expenses, insurance, documentation and equipment purchases.

To confirm your place on a Safari Guide Short Course you must pay a deposit, unless you pay the full course Fee upon application. The deposit amount will be communicated to you based on whether you choose Payment Plan 2 or Plan 3 as explained above in Section A.

Please note this list is not exhaustive and Bushwise shall bear no liability whatsoever for any losses or damages that you may suffer as a result of a change in start date in this regard.

IFGA TRAILS GUIDE SHORT COURSE

The IFGA Trails Guide Short Course (“Trails Guide Short Course”) is 1 month (27 days) in length and based at our Selati Campus. The cost of the Trails Guide Short Course, itinerary, dates, what’s included and excluded, start dates, and qualifications is listed under its respective course page on Bushwise’s website and is subject to change without notice. This short course is dedicated to those looking to become a Foundational or Advanced Trails Guide. On this short course you will log hours towards your Foundational Trails Guide certificate.

In order to be assessed and qualify as a Bushwise IFGA Trails Guide, you must meet the following requirements prior to your course start date:

hold a valid CATHSSETA NQF2 qualification;
have passed the Bushwise Trails Guide theory examination;
hold a SASSETA (Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority) qualification for the use of a manually operated rifle, and must have obtained unit standard 117705 for knowledge of the Firearms Control Act; unit standard 119651 for the handle and use of a manually operated rifle or carbine; and unit standard 123519 for the handle and use of a manually operated rifle or carbine for business purposes; and
hold an advanced rifle handling (ARH) qualification.
have First Aid Level 1.

If you do not meet the requirements above, you will not be able to qualify as a Bushwise Field Guide and you will not receive a refund. However, you may still take part in the Bushwise Course, in order to:

gain more experience;
log hours (if you have achieved level 1 field guide qualification); and
gain confidence.

To confirm your place on a Trails Guide Short Course you must pay a deposit, unless you pay the full course Fee upon application. The deposit amount will be communicated to you based on whether you choose Payment Plan 2 or Plan 3 as explained above in Section A.

Spaces on the IFGA Trails Guide Course are reserved for current Bushwise Participants on a first come, first serve basis. Other Participants who meet the requirements for this course may be accepted if there are spaces available, at Bushwise’s discretion. The IFGA Trails Guide Course will require a minimum of six Participants to run. In the event the course you have booked does not recruit the minimum number of Participants to run, you will receive a refund for your payments made towards this course, in this instance only. Please see the “Cancellation & Refunds” section above for Bushwise’s terms on refunds.

BUSHWISE WILDLIFE HOSPITALITY SHORT COURSE

The Wildlife Hospitality Short Course is 2 months (53 days) in length and is located at our Mahlala campus. The cost of the Wildlife Hospitality Short Course, itinerary, dates, what’s included and excluded, start dates, and certificates earned is listed under its respective course page on Bushwise’s website and is subject to change without notice.

To confirm your place on a Wildlife Hospitality Short Course you must pay a deposit, unless you pay the full course Fee upon application. The deposit amount will be communicated to you based on whether you choose Payment Plan 2 or Plan 3 as explained above in Section A.

BUSHWISE WILDLIFE MARKETING SHORT COURSE

The Wildlife Marketing Short Course is 1 month (27 days) in length and located at our Mahlala campus. The cost of the Wildlife Marketing Short Course, itinerary, dates, what’s included and excluded, start dates, and certificates earned is listed under its respective course page on Bushwise’s website and is subject to change without notice.

To confirm your place on a Wildlife Marketing Short Course you must pay a deposit, unless you pay the full course Fee upon application. The deposit amount will be communicated to you based on whether you choose Payment Plan 2 or Plan 3 as explained above in Section A.

BUSHWISE PRIMITIVE TRAILS SHORT COURSE

The Primitive Trails Short Course is 6 days and 5 nights long and your location shifts daily within the Selati Game Reserve (for the avoidance of doubt, you will not be staying at a campus but rather camping). The cost of the Primitive Trails Short Course, itinerary, dates, what’s included and excluded, start dates, and certificates earned is listed under its respective course page on Bushwise’s website and is subject to change without notice.

To confirm your place on a Primitive Trails Short Course you must pay a deposit, unless you pay the full course Fee upon application. The deposit amount will be communicated to you based on whether you choose Payment Plan 2 or Plan 3 as explained above in Section A.

For effective participation in this short course students must be able to walk approximately 15km per day while carrying a loaded backpack of about 10-15kg. It is your sole responsibility that you meet these fitness standards before the course begins. Bushwise staff reserve the right to remove any student from the short course if they cannot safely maintain these physical requirements, and is consequently putting the rest of the group in danger or is increasing safety risks. No refunds will be issued, and no liability will be accepted, if you are unable to complete the short course due to insufficient physical preparedness.

BUSHWISE PRACTICAL GAME MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE

The Practical Game Management Short Course (“PGM Short Course”) is 60 days in length and is located at either our Mahlala or Selati campus. The cost of the PGM Short Course, itinerary, dates, what’s included and excluded, start dates, and certificates earned is listed under its respective course page on Bushwise’s website and is subject to change without notice.

To confirm your place on a PGM Short Course you must pay a deposit, unless you pay the full course Fee upon application. The deposit amount will be communicated to you based on whether you choose Payment Plan 2 or Plan 3 as explained above in Section A.

To participate in the PGM Short Course you must complete the free 8-week Bushwise Field Guiding course before arrival.

BUSHWISE CONSERVATION SHORT COURSE

The Conservation Short course is 2-24 weeks long and located at a research station in Karongwe Game Reserve, Limpopo. The cost of the Conservation Short Course, itinerary, dates, what’s included and excluded, start dates, and certificates earned is listed under its respective course page on Bushwise’s website and is subject to change without notice.

To confirm your place on a Conservation Short Course you must pay a deposit, unless you pay the full course Fee upon application. The deposit amount will be communicated to you based on whether you choose Payment Plan 2 or Plan 3 as explained above in Section A.

Pre-departure Training

If you are joining a conservation short course, you will be required to undertake training prior to departure. In this regard please note that:

Students must complete all mandatory pre-departure training modules and achieve a grade of 100% in order to be eligible to participate.
Bushwise reserves the right to prohibit a student’s participation in project work (without recourse) until the participant has achieved the required pass rate in the mandatory pre-departure training.
Students must complete the mandatory pre-departure training before the start date of the short course. Failure to do so may result in the student having to complete the training in-country before they can take part in certain project work contemplated in the short course.

Conservation and Community Research Modules

Your short course includes Conservation and Community Research Modules (“CRMs”). In this regard, note that:

CRMs are 2-week modules that form the academic core of your course. Each CRM awards 10 credits upon successful completion.
You will spend approximately 50% of your program time on CRMs. The remaining time will be allocated to Professional Field Operations Training.
Upon successful completion of each individual CRM, you will receive a Bushwise Conservation Short Course certificate. Certificates are issued on a per-module basis and do not constitute a certificate of course completion.
Bushwise offers up to 12 CRMs for its Conservation Short Course. The CRMs are modular and non-sequential, therefore they can be completed over multiple visits.
Bushwise makes no representation that any CRM credits will be formally recognised by any external academic or professional institution.

Transfers

You may request to transfer your Conservation Short Course to a later start date, provided that your request is made more than 7 days before the original course start date. Should you wish to transfer your program to a later start date, then you may be subject to transfer fees as will be communicated to you before the transfer.

However, should you wish to transfer your course to an alternative date 7 days or less before your course start date then the provisions applicable to cancellations will apply.

Alterations

We plan arrangements for the course many months in advance and may occasionally have to make changes, most of which are minor. All courses are subject to availability. Future start dates for destinations or programs cannot be guaranteed.
If a major change becomes necessary, we will inform you of the change as soon as possible. When a major change occurs, you will have the choice of either:
- accepting the change; or
- cancelling the course, in which case any refund or credit will be dealt with in accordance with the above terms that are applicable when you cancel the course.

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