High Risk Protection
Poaching Prevention Operator Advance Africa
Course price includes:
- all transfers to and from reserve.
- accomodation on site
- all meals included
- equipment on site
- conservation fee
- certification (PPO ADVANCED AFRICA (336 Hour Module)
Skill prerequisits
- ESA PPO certificate
- Tactical Medical qualification ( TCCC/FPOS/FREC )
- police clearance certificate
- clean criminal record
- clean bill of health
- high standard of professionalism
- high standard of discipline
- willing to stay in the bush for extended periods
- physical fitness
- hard and soft skills
- good communication skills
- commitment to the cause!!!!
- cultural sensitivity
- knowledge of local laws regarding firearms and self defence
- no nonsense attitude
- an open mind(This is Africa)
- no quit attitude "VASBYT"
Required gear
- tactical clothing (eg multicam or any olive drab colors)
- good tactical boots(6-9 inch)
- tactical vest with magazine/water and medical pouches
- hat and tactical gloves
- 2 point rifle sling
- backpack (12 and 24 hour)
- hydration system (camelback 3 Liters)
- water bottle
- knife and multi tool
- flashlight
- eye protection
- small camping stoves (gas or gel)
- lightweight sleeping bag/mattress
- tarp or bivvy shelter
- raincoat
- water purification tablets or device
- tactical gloves
- small binoculars or spotting scope
- cooking utensils
- IFAK
- all personal medication
- travel insurance
- 10m paracord
Topics
- Active rhino monitoring
- Wildlife and human tracking
- Bushcraft
- Vehicle and foot patrol procedures
- VCP ( vehicle check points)
- Active dangerous game behaviour and tracking
- Observation posts
- Extended clandestine patrols
- Rural safety and security operations
- Drone operations
- Advanced tactics in counter inserginsy operations
- Rhino notching
Price
Course info
After successful completion of the PPO course @ ESA Headquarters in Poland, successful candidates will have the opportunity to enroll for the PPO Advance course on an active Rhino conservation and Buffalo Research reserve, on an undisclosed location in South Africa. The reserve houses various species of African wild life. Sheltering and raising orphaned animals of all species.
On the PPO advanced course students will work closely with an active anti poaching unit, learning vital skills eg. active rhino monitoring, wildlife and human tracking, bushcraft, vehicle and foot patrol procedures, VCP (vehicle check points), dangerous game behaviour and tracking,observation post,extended clandestine patrols, rural safety and security operations,drone operation as well as advanced tactics in counter inserginsy operations.The PPO Advanced course will take place on the 1st-14thof February 2026,and only 10 spaces is available for this course,so early booking and payment is essential.
This Course is one of a kind and students will gain real world knowledge and vital skills to excel in the wildlife security industry.
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