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MARINE GUIDING QUALIFICATIONS
| There are two Marine Guiding Qualifications that can be attained through FGASA:
- Marine Guiding Level 1
- Marine Guiding Level 3 (Still to be launched)
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MARINE GUIDE LEVEL 1
| The attaining this qualification will be able to research, design and conduct a limited guided coastal marine experience. This guide will be able to present a well informed interpretation of general aspects of the South African coastal marine environment and specific aspects of the natural phenomena and life on the site in question in a manner entertaining to clients. He/she will also be able to point out and explain interesting features of the living components encountered in the coastal marine environment.
At this level the guide:
- Is operating as a Coastal Marine site guide in a limited capacity but is in the process of development.
- A Site usually refers to a particular Coastal Marine Game or Nature reserve, National Park, wildlife Sanctuary, etc. A marine guide at this level may be operating as a competent guide in a number of different sites.
- Has the basic knowledge considered essential to register and legally conduct a limited guided Coastal Marine experience as a FGASA Basic Marine Guide Level 1 (NQF3).
- Has been declared competent against the requirements of the FGASA Marine Guide Level 1 theoretical and practical assessment.
- Has a valid, up-to-date recognised First Aid certifica
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HOW DO I GET A FGASA MARINE GUIDE LEVEL 1 QUALIFICATION?
| Once you have become an applicant member of FGASA you can apply to write the FGASA Marine Guide Level 1 theory examination.
Payment for the theory examination should be made to FGASA in the same manner as the FGASA fees. Application and payment for the theory exam can also be made at the same time as your FGASA membership application payment.
Once you have been declared competent (passed) for the FGASA Marine guide level 1 theory examination you can apply to be practically assessed.
The practical assessment for the Marine guide Level 1 qualification is carried out by a registered FGASA assessor in a guiding area of your choice. You will need to take the assessor on a guided coastal marine experience in a limited geographical area (with or without paying clients), preferably with clients.
The practical Assessment will be explained to you in detail by your assessor in the pre-assessment brief. The assessor will make sure that you know what you will be assessed on in order that you can prepare yourself for this assessment.
(Payment for your practical assessment is done directly to the assessor and does not come via the FGASA office.
Once you have been declared competent for the Marine guide Level 1 practical assessment you will have attained the FGASA Basic Marine Guide Level 1 Qualification.
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WHAT LEARNING MATERIALS DO I NEED FOR THE BASIC MARINE GUIDE LEVEL 1 QUALIFICATION?
| The following learning materials are compulsory:
- The FGASA Marine Guide Level 1 Learner Support Pack & Workbook
- The Marine Guide Training Manual
- Two Oceans. A guide to the marine life of Southern Africa – Branch
Recommended guide books to make use of while conducting guided experiences:
- There are many books pertaining to the marine environment that will cover the syllabus for this marine guiding qualification. You need to choose those books that suit your needs best in covering the material in the syllabus.
Examples:
- The living shores of Southern Africa - Branch, G & Branch, M
- Coastcare Fact Sheets - DEAT
- Coastal Fishes of Southern Africa – Phil & Elaine Heemstra
- Field guide to the Eastern and Southern Cape Coasts – Lubke & de Moor
- Two Oceans. A guide to the marine life of Southern Africa – Branch
- Integrated principles of Zoology - Hickman
- Any one of these mammal books:
- Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa – Chris and Tilde Stuart.
- Mammal Guide of SA – Cillie
- Any tree book that includes trees for your area of operation:
- Trees of Southern Africa – B & P van Wyk
- Any one of the following bird books:
- Newman’s Birds of South Africa – Sappi
- Sasol Birds of SA – Sasol.
- Roberts Field Guide to Birds of Southern Africa
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