This is an Accredited Course, accredited by CATHSSETA, and covers the requirements for learners to become qualified and eligible 
for Registration as a Nature Site Guide (Level 2) The course covers the requirements of the Skills Program as determined by SAQA, and training in the range of outcomes defined in the following Unit Standards:
- Unit Standard 8440 "Conduct a guided nature experience in a limited geographical area" Level 2, 21 Credits
- Unit Standard 8478 "Create a guided experience for customers" Level 2, 20 credits
To achieve these Credits for each Unit Standard, 1 credit translates into 10 notional hours of learning.
Thus the Skills Program requires 41 Credits which means approximately 410 hours of learning (theory and practical)
The course consists of between 12 and 16 Modules that cover the above Unit Standards outcomes, as well as detailed information on flag-ship species (whales and dolphins) in the area depending on the business operation the learner will be guiding for. 
Each Module consists of a Presentation with Course Notes covering the subject matter, and requires the completion of a multi-choice Quiz to test the knowledge of the Learner. Some modules are accompanied by Video material, and some have Assignments that also need to be completed and submitted for scoring.