FGASA

Future Guide Qualifications: Training Delivery Partners
2023-09-05 11:00 - 13:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Online
All FGASA endorsed Training Delivery Partners will be formally invited to this online session to learn more about the future of guiding qualifications within the tourism sector. We strongly recommend that this online session is attended and will be open for questions and clarification.
Training Delivery Partners will need to meet new criteria and re-apply with FGASA to facilitate the QCTO registered qualifications under the FGASA brand. On approval, parties will enter into a Service Level Agreement with FGASA to deliver the facilitation of the occupational qualifications, in line with the Quality Management System Policies and Procedures. Facilitators will need to meet the new QCTO requirements in order to facilitate training. FGASA will facilitate training opportunities for the development of facilitators to assist with this process.

The Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa
2023-09-01 08:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
The Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa – now open for public comment.
FGASA as an organisation has deep connections to the tourism sector in South Africa and working relationships with both the Department of Tourism (NDT) as well as the provincial Registrars for the NDT.
As professionals within the tourism sector it is our responsibility to uphold and develop tourism within the country, after all, none of us would be here were it not for tourists.
The NDT gazetted the “The Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa” for public comment before the new policies come into place. We as FGASA want to ensure that this reaches as many of our members, friends and industry stakeholders as possible. It’s important for us all to contribute to the development of tourism in South Africa.
We would like to invite you all to send through your comments to us at FGASA so that we may present a formal submission for comment as a united front in delivering feedback to the NDT. As key role players in the tourism sector we believe that, together, we can make a difference where it matters most and assist with growth and development.
Please send your comments to Michelle on md@fgasa.org.za
To read more about this on the Department of Tourism website please click here.
Click here to read through the current draft for “The Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa”
The deadline for comment on “The Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa” is 31 October 2023. Be sure to make your voice heard as an individual working within tourism in South Africa.

FGASA Regional Meeting - KwaZulu-Natal
2023-08-28 11:30 - 14:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Bhejane Nature Training, R22, Hluhluwe, Kuleni, 3960, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Kuleni Game Park – Hluhluwe
Venue: Bhejane Nature Training
Start time: 11:30am

FGASA Regional Meeting - Waterberg
2023-08-21 13:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Welgevonden Game Reserve, Welgevonden Game Reserve Vaalwater, 0530, Limpopo, South Africa
Welgevonden Private Game Reserve: Main Gate
Start time: 13:00

ARH Renewal Shoots
2023-08-15 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
FGASA along with our Assessors have organised for ARH renewal shoots in three regions on the 15th of August. Members wishing to renew their ARH must have all three required PFTCs, and must be up-to-date members of FGASA.
Please bring your own rifle and ammunition.
Eastern Cape | Shamwari Private Game Reserve | Contact: Andrew Kearney
Limpopo/Lowveld | Moholoholo | Contact: Trevor Myburgh
Northwest/Gauteng | Pilanesberg National Park | Contact: Bennet de Klerk

FGASA National Exam Sitting
2023-08-05 10:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Johannesburg), 2023-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Johannesburg), 2023-02-25 10:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Johannesburg), 2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:30 UTC
All venue based exams for FGASA
Bookings close one month in advance (no late bookings will be accepted)
Log onto your FGASA profile in order to book an exam and make payment
All venue addresses are listed on the FGASA website
CAPE TOWN & JOHANNESBURG Exams begin at 09h00

FGASA Online Exam
2023-08-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Online Exam

Apprentice Field Guide (NQF2)
Marine Guide (NQF2)
Trails Guide
Nature Enthusiast

Please log onto your FGASA profile in order to register and make payment
Exam bookings for the online exam close 1 week in advance

Annual General Meeting 2023
2023-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Online
Zoom link to follow closer to the time

Safari Guide of the Year
2023-06-19 08:00 - 2023-06-25 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
You can follow all SGOTY events via the SGOTY Facebook page as well as on Instagram and You Tube

Trails Guide and ARH Protocols workshop
2023-03-03 | moholoholo ye mati
If you are wanting to become a Trails Guide mentor, and have all the requirements and submitted all paperwork and are now needing to attend the workshop, please contact qualifications@fgasa.org.za in order to book your place.
You cannot attend without pre-booking.

Trails Guide theory online workshop
2023-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Online
A Zoom session workshop to help FGASA Trails Guide learners with any queries they may have, and to briefly cover the course material prior to the exam.
contact admin@fgasa.org.za should you wish to join

FGASA Field Guide (NQF4) online workshop
2023-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Online
A Zoom session workshop to help FGASA Field Guide (NQF4) learners with any queries they may have, and to briefly cover the course material prior to the exam.
contact admin@fgasa.org.za should you wish to join

Apprentice Field Guide (NQF2) online workshop
2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Online
A Zoom session workshop to help Apprentice Field Guide (NQF2) learners with any queries they may have, and to briefly cover the course material prior to the exam.
contact admin@fgasa.org.za should you wish to join

FGASA Online Training Provider workshop
2023-01-31 10:00 - 16:30 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Online workshop for a catch-up with all FGASA Training Providers.
Main workshop dates to be confirmed later in the year.

FGASA Online Assessor workshop
2023-01-30 10:00 - 14:30 UTC
Online workshop for a catch-up with all FGASA assessors.
Main workshop dates to be confirmed later in the year.

FGASA Office re-opens
2023-01-16 07:30 - 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)

FGASA Online Exam
2022-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Online Exam

Apprentice Field Guide (NQF2)
Trails Guide

Please log onto your FGASA profile in order to register and make payment
Exam bookings for the online exam close 1 week in advance

FGASA Field Guide (NQF4) online workshop
2022-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 UTC

Apprentice Field Guide (NQF2) online workshop
2022-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 UTC

Talking about Termites
2022-09-07 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | FGASA offices, The Farmery, R527, Hoedspruit
Join us for an interesting evening, where Dr Alan Gardiner will chat with us about the interesting world of termites.

FGASA ARH Renewal Shoot
2022-08-15
For members who are needing to renew their ARH.
This renewal shoot is sponsored by FGASA, at the below venues.
Please book your place by contacting the FGASA Assessor for your chosen area.
Hoedspruit: qualifications@fgasa.org.za
Eastern Cape: ranger.manager@shamwari.com
KZN (Bhejane): assessment@bhejanenaturetraining.com
North West: motsumi@iafrica.com

Cost: R200 per person
Bring: Ammunition and rifle
Extras: Lunch, water etc

FGASA National Exam Sitting
2022-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
All venue based exams for FGASA
Bookings close one month in advance (no late bookings will be accepted)
Log onto your FGASA profile in order to book an exam and make payment
All venues are listed on the FGASA website
CAPE TOWN & JOHANNESBURG Exams begin at 09h00

FGASA Online Exam
2022-07-29 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online

Annual General Meeting
2022-07-21 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
FGASA AGM Virtual Meeting zoom link

NQF4 exam workshop - online
2022-07-17 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
A Zoom session workshop to help Field Guide (NQF4) learners with any queries they may have, and to briefly cover the course material prior to the exam.
