Tracks &
Tracking
Certification
Graduates receive DTA Short Course Certificate
Duration
3 days (24 hours)
Course Description
The Tracks & Tracking course is an immersive program tailored for wildlife enthusiasts and guides, exploring the ancient science of tracking. It equips learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and attributes to interpret animal tracks and signs, understand tracker behaviours, communicate effectively, and promote ethical interactions with wildlife, fostering a deeper connection to nature while emphasizing safety and conservation in wilderness environments.
Course Outcome
By the end of this course, participants will know:
- How to understand the history and cultural significance of tracking while embodying the attributes of a good tracker.
- How to identify bad habits in tracking to interpret signs effectively.
- How to ensure safety through risk assessment in the bush, applying patience and focus while using all senses to follow tracks.
- How to analyse animal track structures and classify footprints, optimizing interpretation through strategic observation.
- How to demonstrate sensitivity towards animals by minimizing disturbance, adhering to ethical protocols during encounters with dangerous game.
- How to integrate tracking knowledge with conservation principles, educating others on sustainable practices for wilderness preservation.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Tracking
- History of Tracking
- What is a Tracker
- Attributes of a Good Tracker
- Bad Habits to avoid
- Animal Track Structures
- Sensitivity Towards Animals
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