FETC Tourist Guiding

Our CATHSSETA Accredited Tourist Guiding Qualification takes place over a 10 month period (inclusive or exclusive of Cabin Crew Licensing Training) Tourist Guiding is a critical component of the tourism value chain. Guides play an essential role in ensuring repeat tourist visitation to South Africa by creating an exciting and positive image of our beautiful country.

1-year CATHSSETA Accredited, NQF Level 4 Further Education & Training Certificate, in Tourist Guiding

Tourist guiding is a very critical component of the tourism value chain. They play an essential role in ensuring repeat tourist visitation to South Africa through creating a positive image of our country.

In South Africa, tourist guiding is a regulated profession governed by national legislation and policies. Any person that would like to become a tourist guide must undergo training as part of a formal qualification registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), Upon being deemed competent, such person will receive a certificate issued by the Culture, Arts, Tourism Hospitality and Sports Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA).

The manner in which tourist guides interact and treat tourists is very important because it gives a lasting impression about the country in general. The Code of Conduct and Ethics that tourist guides sign prescribe the way in which qualified, legally registered tourist guides must conduct themselves whilst on duty.

Our sister company, Global Training College SA offers this 11 month course which is accredited by CATHSSETA. An NQF Level 4, Further Education and Training Certificate is issued upon learner qualification.

Adventure Guides: Rock Climbing, Paddling, Abseiling, etc.

Nature Guides: Game Reserves, National Parks, Nature Conservation Areas, Trails etc.

Cultural Guides: Museums, Community, Wine Farms, City Guiding etc.

Our Special Course Offers And Unique Student Benefits

We offer swimming assistance – free of charge	The South African Civil Aviation regulations require that cabin crew members must be proficient and confident in water when applying for a Cabin Crew Members License. We assist our learners at no additional cost, thus ensuring that they are found competent in the skills test required by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
99.8% Pass Rate for cabin crew licensing at the SACAA	We are devoted to training all our learners until they are ready for the SACAA Licensing Examination and we are truly proud of our 100% pass rate at the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
CV Compilation and CV Photographs - at No Extra Cost	Compiling a CV is often a gruelling task. Spelling mistakes and incorrect formatting often lead to potential employers discarding the CV even before an interview has been granted. Compiling a professional CV is therefore of utmost importance. We take pride in compiling an electronic CV for each learner with professional photographs at no extra cost. Our appointed photographer spends time with each learner to ensure expertly presented, eye-catching photographs.
Graduation Ceremony at No Extra Cost	We honour our learners by having a graduation ceremony i.e. “wings” for them on successful completion of the Cabin Crew Member Licensing and Passenger Ground Handling training and the National Certficate in General Travel.
Interviewing Skills at No Extra Cost	Due to careers within the Aviation and Travel and Tourism Industries being such sought after careers in South Africa, we have introduced an Interviewing Skills Module presented by interviewing specialists. This assists EPT Aviation Training Graduates to have the added edge over other applicants. Learners are taught how to manage themselves during formal and professional interviews as well as what to expect from at each stage of the interviewing process. Learners are also taught how to dress, how to walk and talk and how to focus on core words when asked questions during the interviewing process.
Photographs at No Extra Cost	As a result of EPT Aviation Training being a trendy innovative organisation, we take photographs of all learners throughout their training that can be used as a portfolio of evidence. We also have professional photographs taken for CV purposes.
Open/Information days at No Extra Cost	Our information sessions take place every Friday at 12h00 at our premises. These sessions do not take place when a Friday falls on a Public Holiday or over the festive season.The address is Denel North,Atlas road,Bonaero Park,Johannesburg.These sessions allow our prospective learners and their families the opportunity to view our training facilities and to provide clarity on any queries you may have regarding careers within the Aviation and Travel and Tourism Industries. No booking for attendance is required as these information sessions are free of charge. If you are located in another part of our beautiful South Africa and are not able to attend one of our information sessions, please feel free to contact us should you require any additional information as we would appreciate the opportunity of forwarding our training information guide to you. Information days will take place every Friday. These sessions do not take place when a Friday falls on a Public Holiday or over the festive season.
EPT Aviation Training Learner Database	Our extensive database includes records of all our Learners and the various courses which they have attended. Profiles and Qualifications are also captured. Our learners will only be placed on our database with their permission. We currently supply many of our learners CV's to Handling Agents(on request by the Handling Agent Company) and thus have many graduates placed within the aviation industry.
Certification	On successful completion of each training module learners are issued with a certificate confirming competence. Some of our training modules require submission of projects after classroom training prior to being assessed as competent.

Cabin Crew / Flight Attendant and Pilot Training

Cabin Crew Members were initially referred to as Cabin Boys, Air Hosts, Air Hostesses, Stewardesses, Stewards, Flight Attendants.
In the year 1998 the South African Civil Aviation Authority introduced a law which required that all airhostesses/flight attendants be licenced.

Airport Customer Service Agent Training

Customer Service Agents are also referred to as Passenger Ground Handling Agents, or airline check-in agents.This career is ideal for learners who want to pursue a career in the Aviation Industry but who would prefer the stability of being based on the ground and not in the aircraft.

Blended and eLearning Aviation Training

Our blended training options offers an alternative approach to our aviation courses, and are designed to take maximum advantage of the latest technologies for online learning.
We combine online and classroom training to allow you to study in your "spare time", and also to reduce the cost to you.

Train The Trainer, Assessor and Moderator Training

Our Train the Trainer / Facilitator training, Assessor and Moderator courses are designed to empower learners who want to become accredited trainers, assessors, and moderators possessing the required developmental skills. We employ outcomes based unit standard training.

Tourist Guiding Qualification

General Travel Qualification

Our National Certificate in General Travel takes place over a 1 year period and is registered as a Level 5 qualification. This qualification focuses on the management and administrative aspects of tourism and will assist with the regulation of people entering the travel industry, ensuring a more competent workforce.

FETC Tourist Guiding

Our Special Course Offers And Unique Student Benefits