STEDT
Are you passionate about exploring South Africa's rich culture, stunning landscapes, and thrilling adventures? STEDT's National FET Certificate in Tourist Guiding (71549) is your gateway to an exciting and rewarding career in the tourism industry. Our CATHSSETA-accredited courses are designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel as a professional guide in Culture, Site, Adventure, or Nature Guiding in the Western Cape.
Why Choose Our FET Certificate in
Tourist Guiding?
Opportunity for Gr10-12 learners:
This course is one-of-a-kind, as it also offers Gr 10-12 learners to register and complete it! This means that you matriculate and enter the workforce with the most sought-after tourism certification in South Africa!
Online theory classes:
Our flexible online theory classes allow you to learn from anywhere, balancing your education with other commitments. Our sessions are engaging and led by experienced professionals who bring real-world insights into the classroom.
Comprehensive curriculum:
Choose from electives in Culture, Adventure, Site, and Nature Guiding, each tailored to specific aspects of South Africa's diverse tourism landscape. Learn about local history, cultural practices, environmental stewardship, and outdoor adventure skills, all while preparing to lead memorable experiences.
CATHSSETA accredited:
Our programme meets the highest standards in the tourism industry, ensuring you receive a quality education that's recognised and respected. CATHSSETA accreditation guarantees that you are gaining the essential skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional guide.
Hands-on experience:
At STEDT, we believe in learning by doing. Our practical, on-site training provides you with real-world experience, taking you beyond the classroom and into the heart of the tourism industry. From guiding tours at cultural heritage sites to leading nature hikes and adventure activities, you'll be fully prepared for the demands of the job.
Diverse career opportunities:
Completing our National FET Certificate in Tourist Guiding (71549) opens doors to a variety of career paths. Whether you dream of freelancing as a tour guide, working with travel agencies, engaging with conservation organisations, or joining cultural institutions, our course provides the foundation you need to succeed. Adventure tourism is booming, and qualified guides are in high demand.
At STEDT, we're more than just a
training provider
KEY BENEFITS OF A STEDT
QUALIFICATION
An opportunity to gain dual qualifications To minimise unemployment through relevant culture, nature and adventure qualifications To assist candidates to successful in: managing their own small tourism businesses, or being competent tourism employees What are the features of the product/service?
Offering blended learning that will develop the required skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes to become creative and innovative tourism leaders. Inclusive, fair and respectful treatment to all.
- An opportunity to gain dual qualifications
- To minimise unemployment through relevant culture, nature and adventure qualifications
- To assist candidates to successful in:
- managing their own small tourism businesses, or
- being competent tourism employees
- What are the features of the product/service?
- Offering blended learning that will develop the required skills, knowledge, abilities andattitudes to become creative and innovative tourism leaders.
- Inclusive, fair and respectful treatment to all
KEY ASPECTS ABOUT STEDT
- STEDT is a registered non-profit company (CIPC: 2015/176917/08)
- BBBEE compliant, Level 4 on the scorecard
- SARS tax compliant
- STEDT is CATHSSETA accredited since 2018 - with full scope to offer tourist guide training – at FET Certificate level for all three available disciplines, namely culture, nature and adventure. STEDT also offers all linked Skills Programmes and RPL opportunities. STEDT’s accreditation was successfully
renewed in 2020 for a second 3-year term.
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- STEDT is accredited by SA-PFTC for firearms related training/assessment including competency and relevant firearm’s types for both private and business purposes.
- STEDT offers a range of courses as per OHS Act, including First Aid Level 1, 2 and 3 for First Responders, Basic Firefighting, Safety Representative and many others, via a MOU appointment under the auspices of HST as per Dept of Labour and Employment registration, and recent SETA accreditation.
- Directors, management and service delivery staff (facilitators, assessors) of STEDT are highly experienced!
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students
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