ADVENTURE - BASED LEARNING
Professionalising local ocean conservationists through meaningful career pathways.
What is Adventure-Based Learning?
At I AM WATER, we believe in the power of immersive learning to transform young lives and create ocean advocates.
As marine-related formal tertiary education is often inaccessible to under-resourced communities, our Adventure-Based Learning (ABL) programme, accredited as an NQF Level 4 qualification, aims to professionalise community-level ocean conservationists and create alternative pathways into conservation, education and tourism, paving the way for meaningful careers while deepening connections to the ocean.
About the Programme
Career Pathways
& Opportunities
Graduates of the programme have access to diverse career opportunities, including:
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Ocean conservation & education roles
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Adventure-based training & facilitation
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Tourism & guiding opportunities
Programme Structure
The programme is structured into three advancing skill levels:
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ABL Assistant Facilitator
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ABL Facilitator
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ABL Team Lead
Participants earn credits towards an NQF Level 4 certification, developing leadership, teamwork, and facilitation skills through hands-on, adventure-based learning.
Skills & Certifications
ABL students graduate with nationally recognized certifications that boost employability across multiple industries:
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Adventure Based Learning NQF Level 4 Certificate – Recognized across education, conservation, and tourism sectors.
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Cape Town Tourism Registration – Enabling graduates to become accredited guides.
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South African Council for Educators (SACE) Registration – Recognized for educational roles.
CLASS OF 2026
Usurf Nkandi
Likhona Peter
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Bonang Libuke
Noncedo Mabhunu
Zanele Mncube
Sive Mata
CLASS OF 2026
Princess Bakajana, Bulumko Mnwana, Siphamandla Barns, Siyakonwaba Ndibasa,
Thembaletu Mani, Hlalumi Kuzane, Litha Kadeni,
Anoyolo Maganyana, Busisiwe Tsholoba, James Njoloza
CLASS OF 2023
