Wednesday, May 20, 2009

The Brag File

There is nothing better in business than having a satisfied customer. Be it one that has just completed their training or those still a little wet behind the ears that are equipping themselves for their future career path.

Most often people say that bragging is only for the selfish but in business if you don't do it yourself, who will?

Celesté Belelie and Ronell Burger are two star learners from the Professional Cookery Learnership currently running in Oudtshoorn. This photo was taken in the restaurant at African Sky Hotel while they served breakfast.


The next two learners are both from KwaZulu-Natal and did their training through one of Drum Beat's associates, Chris Lake.

On the left is Martinus Nel, showing off his Drum Beat Certificate, who to date is Chris Lake's most senior (oldest) tour guide candidate. Martinus, 73, is a very keen and enthusiastic guide and a mine of information about the Weenen District.

On the right is Allison Lettinga a go ahead farmer's wife from the district of Ixopo. She has worked out a unique tour programme of the Southern Drakensberg including some interesting birding and San/Bushmen Rock Art sites.

This group from Potgietersrus recently passed their First Aid Level 1 training course with flying colours! Their inquisitive minds were keen to learn and helped them apply their theoretical knowledge and practical exercise exactly where it counted during the assessments.


Congratulations and good luck!

For more information on Drum Beat Academy's Tourist Guide and Event Support Training and other courses please visit our website.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Conference and Workshop Venue Hire

Our facilities are available for hire to individuals, organisations and groups for conferences, workshops, meetings, lectures and training.

We have two superb spacious and functional conference rooms available that can easily handle up to 15 people.

The following options are available:

Option A (R160.00 per person)
Arrival: Coffee, Tea and Rusks
Midmorning: Coffee, Tea and Biscuits
Lunch: Light Lunch
Afternoon: Coffee, Tea and Biscuits

Option B (R190.00 per person)
Arrival: Coffee, Tea and Muffins/Scones
Midmorning: Coffee, Tea and Snacks (Sandwiches)
Lunch: One Meat, Starch, One Vegetable and Salad
Afternoon: Coffee, Tea and Biscuits

Option C (R220.00 per person)
Arrival: Coffee, Tea and Muffins/Scones
Midmorning: Coffee, Tea and Snacks (Sandwiches)
Lunch: Two Meat, Starch, Two Vegetables, Salad and Dessert
Afternoon: Coffee, Tea and Biscuits

All options include: Water, sweets and cordial on tables, pen and writing pad, safe and secure parking.

Please go to our website for information on Tourist Guide and Event Support Training and our Venue Hire.