The Nature College has also embarked on a programme of issuing merit categories to its learners where they qualify for such categories.  It has become clear from our experience with placement of learners in industry that the critical factor in occupational success is matching people with jobs.  Good training forms the foundation of guiding skills, but what makes a person successful in a particular position is the person's personality, temperament, people skills, communication skills and presentability.

In order to enable prospective employers to select the best equipped guides, the Nature College is now implementing its Categories of Merit:

Green Category: This category recognises the fact that the candidate is environmentally sensitive and responsible, and fully qualified at the entry level. 

• The candidate has complied with the minimum requirements, and has been fully trained by The Nature College
• The candidate complies with our set criteria for interpersonal skills and presentability.

Learners who have been awarded this category: (Apply for this category by sending us the completed application form)

• Liza-Marie Wallis

Tiger's Eye Category: The Tiger's Eye is a gem unique to South Africa.  This category acknowledges the candidate is a Gem of a Guide.  The candidate has complied with the requirements for the following training programmes:

• Introductory Nature Guide (NQF L2)
• Intermediate Nature Guide (NQF L4)
• Tracker Level 1
• The candidate complies with our set criteria for interpersonal skills and presentability, and communication

Learners who have been awarded this category: (Apply for this category by sending us the completed application form)

• Marius Brand
• Danie Lourens
• Shaun Penny
• Philip Coetzee
• Jacques Tredoux
• Sijbrant van der Spuy
• Nick Kershaw

Platinum Category: In the same sense as our platinum deposits are resources of international importance, the platinum category acknowledges a level of skill that deserves international recognition.  The candidate complies with the following:

• Introductory Nature Guide (NQF L2)
• Intermediate Nature Guide (NQF L4)
• Advanced Nature Guide (NQF L4)
• Tracker Level 2
• Trails Guide
• Culture Guide (Minimum L2)
• The candidate complies with our set criteria for interpersonal skills and presentability, communication and research.

Learners who have been awarded this category: (Apply for this category by sending us the completed application form)

 Contact us if you think you comply with any of these categories.