Courses

Course Name	Description	Next Starting Date
Apply first aid in tour guiding operations	NTA reference TOUR1003a – NTA level 3 NTA credits 3 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 Compulsory course for NATH Badge 1, 2 and 3 Must be updated every three years with a refresher course	None Specified.
Apply knowledge about different cultures and tradi	Apply knowledge about different cultures and traditions in Namibia in tour guiding operations NTA reference TOUR1009a NTA level 3 NTA credits 2 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 From 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 2 but may be taken to obtain credits for Badge 1 4 NATH credits if assessed together with TOUR 1008 The content of this course was partially dealt with in the former NATH course ‘Ethnology’	None Specified.
Apply knowledge of local birds in tour guiding ope	NTA reference TOUR1019a NTA level 3 NTA credits 7 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 This course is compulsory for NATH Badge 2 but may be taken to obtain credits for Badge 1 5 NATH credits The content of this course was partially covered in the former NATH course Ornithology	None Specified.
Apply knowledge of socio-economic and political st	Apply knowledge of socio-economic and political structures of Namibia in tour guiding operations NTA reference TOUR1006a NTA level 2 NTA credits 3 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 4 NATH credits if assessed together with TOUR 1015 and TOUR 1014 The content of this course was briefly touched upon in the former NATH course ‘Current Affairs’	None Specified.
Apply knowledge of the contribution of tourism to	Apply knowledge of the contribution of tourism to the Namibian economy in tour guiding operations NTA reference TOUR1014a NTA level 3 NTA credits 2 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 4 NATH credits if assessed together with TOUR 1015 and TOUR 1006 The content of this course was touched upon in the former NATH course ‘Current Affairs’	None Specified.
Apply knowledge of the history of Namibia in tour	NTA reference TOUR1020a NTA level 3 NTA credits 5 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 2 but may be taken to obtain credits for Badge 1 6 NATH credits The content of this course was touched upon in the former NATH course ‘History’	None Specified.
Apply knowledge of the local flora in tour guiding	NTA reference TOUR1017a NTA level 3 NTA credits 7 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 This course is compulsory for NATH Badge 2 but may be taken to obtain credits for Badge 1 5 NATH credits The content of this course was partially covered in the former NATH course ‘Flora’	None Specified.
Apply knowledge of the physical environment of Nam	NTA reference TOUR1021a NTA level 3 NTA credits 7 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 This course is compulsory for NATH Badge 2 but may be taken to obtain credits for Badge 1 8 NATH credits The content of this course was partially covered in the former NATH course Geology / Geography	None Specified.
Apply knowledge of urban and rural communities in	NTA reference TOUR1008a NTA level 2 NTA credits 3 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 2 but may be taken to obtain credits for Badge 1 4 NATH credits if assessed together with TOUR 1009 The content of this course was partially dealt with in the former NATH course ‘Ethnology’	None Specified.
Archaeology	No NTA reference This in an elective course that can be used as integral part for NATH Badge 3	None Specified.
Basic mechanics	No NTA reference This in an elective course for specialised guides guiding in remote areas	None Specified.
Central Coast	No NTA reference This in an elective course that can be used as integral part for NATH Badge 3	None Specified.
Communicate with individuals and groups in English	NTA reference TOUR1005a NTA level 2 NTA credits 4 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 The content of this course was briefly touched upon in the former NATH course ‘Tourism General’	None Specified.
Comply with legal and ethical responsibilities of	NTA reference TOUR1010a NTA level 3 NTA credits 6 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 The content of this course was briefly touched upon in the former NATH course ‘Tourism General’	None Specified.
Conduct a tour -Central, North, North East + South	NTA reference TOUR1013a NTA level 3 NTA credits 10 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) This is a compulsory course for NATH Badges 1 and 2. It can only be taken after the courses TOUR 1011a and TOUR 1012a have been completed once. One tour is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 and two additional NATH training tours must be taken to obtain NATH Badge 2	None Specified.
Demonstrate knowledge of indigenous fauna in tour	NTA reference TOUR1018a NTA level 3 NTA credits 7 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 This course is compulsory for NATH Badge 2 but may be taken to obtain credits for Badge 1 6 NATH credits The content of this course was partially covered in the former NATH course ‘Fauna’	None Specified.
Demonstrate knowledge of the night sky over Namibi	NTA reference TOUR1022a NTA level 3 NTA credits 7 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 This course is compulsory for NATH Badge 2 but may be taken to obtain credits for Badge 1 4 NATH credits The content of this course was partially covered in the former NATH course Astronomy	None Specified.
Elephants and behaviour (practical)	No NTA reference This elective course that can only be taken after the theory course on Elephants and their behaviour has been taken. This course be used as integral part for NATH Badge 3	None Specified.
Elephants and their behaviour (theory)	No NTA reference This in an elective course that can be used as integral part for NATH Badge 3	None Specified.
Follow occupational health and safety procedures i	NTA reference TOUR2001a NTA level 1 NTA credits 6 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 The content of this course was briefly touched upon in the former NATH course ‘Tourism General’	None Specified.
Guide a desert tour in Namibia	NTA reference TOUR1026a NTA level 4 NTA credits 12 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Credit for the future qualification as National Tour Guide level 4 This in an elective course that can be used as integral part for NATH Badge 3 Its former NATH name is Desert Guiding	None Specified.
Guide a tour in aquatic and marine habitats in Nam	NTA reference TOUR1027a NTA level 4 NTA credits 12 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Credit for the future qualification as National Tour Guide level 4 This in an elective course that can be used as integral part for NATH Badge 3	None Specified.
Identify business, financial and legal requirement	NTA reference TOUR1025a NTA level 4 NTA credits 14 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Credit for the future qualification as National Tour Guide level 4 This in an elective course that can be used as integral part for NATH Badge 3	None Specified.
Incorporate knowledge of personalities, events and	Incorporate knowledge of personalities, events and destinations in tour guiding operations NTA reference TOUR1015a NTA level 3 NTA credits 6 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 4 NATH credits if assessed together with TOUR 1006 and TOUR 1014 The content of this course was touched upon in the former NATH course ‘Current Affairs’	None Specified.
Incorporate knowledge of personalities, events and	NTA reference TOUR1015a NTA level 3 NTA credits 6 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 2 but may be taken to obtain credits for Badge 1 4 NATH credits if assessed together with TOUR 1006. 1014, 1020 The content of this course was partially dealt with in the former NATH course ‘Current Affairs’	None Specified.
Katutura Guiding	No NTA reference This in an elective course that can be used as integral part for NATH Badge 3	None Specified.
Large Carnivores	No NTA reference This in an elective course that can be used as integral part for NATH Badge 3	None Specified.
Maintain awareness of HIV and AIDS in the workplac	NTA reference TOUR1002a NTA level 1 NTA credits 2 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 The content of this course was briefly touched upon in the former NATH course ‘Tourism General’	None Specified.
Perform routine workplace estimations and calculat	NTA reference TOUR1011a NTA level 2 NTA credits 2 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 The content of this course was briefly touched upon in the former NATH course ‘Tourism General’	None Specified.
Practice environmentally sustainable tour guiding	NTA reference TOUR1016a NTA level 3 NTA credits 7 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 This course is compulsory for NATH Badge 2 but may be taken to obtain credits for Badge 1 4 NATH credits The content of this course was partially covered in the former NATH course ‘Ecology and Ecotourism’	None Specified.
Prepare to conduct a tour	NTA reference TOUR1012a NTA credits 8 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 The entry level for this course is the completion of TOUR 1011a This course is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 and needs not be repeated for Badge 2	None Specified.
Provide customer care in tour guiding operations	NTA reference TOUR1007a NTA level 2 NTA credits 4 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 The content of this course was briefly touched upon in the former NATH course ‘Tourism General’	None Specified.
Set up and operate a bush kitchen	NTA reference TOUR1023a NTA level 3 NTA credits 8 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) This in an elective NATH course recommended for the training of camping guides	None Specified.
Set up and operate a campsite	NTA reference TOUR1024a NTA level 3 NTA credits 8 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) This course may be used as integral part for NATH Badge 3 This in an elective NATH course recommended for the training of camping guides	None Specified.
Snakes	No NTA reference This in an elective course that can be used as integral part for NATH Badge 3	None Specified.
Training for Domestic cleaners	This prctical course has been developed to meet the training requirements of domestic cleaners employed in samll organisations and / or private households. To avoid a work conflict the training takes place over 4 Afternoons and a saturday morning	None Specified.
Windhoek city guiding	This course is a must for who are interested in the Namibian Capital. We recommend it to all who accompany guets to our city on a sightseeing tour. Also strongly recommended it to all receptionists in hospitality establishments	None Specified.
Work with colleagues and customers in a culturally	NTA reference TOUR1004a NTA level 2 NTA credits 3 (can only be awarded by the NTA through an external independent assessment) Compulsory credit for the coming qualification as National Tour Guide level 3 As from 2007 this course is compulsory for NATH Badge 1 The content of this course was briefly touched upon in the former NATH course ‘Tourism General’	None Specified.