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 2025
Yibanathi Marasi
Litha Kadeni
Hlalumi Kuzane