The Nature Guide accompanies all the groups of tourists on wildlife safaris as well as nature activities. They also sometimes assist the naturalist and add value to the experience of the tourists.
Personal Competencies
You pay attention to details while working
You are physically fit
You are comfortable communicating with others
Entry Pathway
Minimum Qualification • After completing class 8 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 4 Nature Guide course
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of Work: National park, Zoos, Travel Agencies, Camping Nits, Trekking Agencies, Adventure Sports Agencies, Hotel, Tourism units and so on.
Work Environment: You have to work for at least 10 hours and for 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Assistant Nature Guide → Nature Guide
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Nature Guide ranges between INR 8,080 - 59,400* per month
Nature Guide
NCS Code: NA | V060Minimum Qualification
• After completing class 8 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 4 Nature Guide course
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
Government Institutes
1. National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC): Visit https://www.nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre
2. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Visit - https://nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre-jss/
3. NIOS training centres: Visit - https://voc.nios.ac.in/registration/locate-study-centre
4. List of NSQF centres: https://aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Vocational%20institutions%20272%20recommended%20AY%202020-21.pdf
• A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of Work: National park, Zoos, Travel Agencies, Camping Nits, Trekking Agencies, Adventure Sports Agencies, Hotel, Tourism units and so on.
Work Environment: You have to work for at least 10 hours and for 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Assistant Nature Guide → Nature Guide
The approx. salary of a Nature Guide ranges between INR 8,080 - 59,400* per month
Source - http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=100&loctype=1&job=28&jobtype=1
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
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