FGASA Online Exam
2023-10-27 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

FGASA National Exam Sitting
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00
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

Where to start? Unravelling Tree ID Session 1
2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:00
Where to Start? Unravelling Tree ID
Presented by Val Thomas, TheTreeApp SA team leader and co-author of Sappi Tree Spotting books
In this webinar series you will learn to recognise the key features to identify trees in
three interactive sessions:
Session 1: What is a tree? The importance of location and leaves as the first steps in ID.
Session 2: Continuing leaves, looking at thorns.
Session 3: Flowers and fruit.
This series is for anyone interested in trees, including those with very little, or no knowledge.
We hope that by the end of the series you will have all the information you need to
confidently enjoy the journey of discovering trees.
Registration is essential. Simply click on the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nEkbA0CvSMSjjkbAMCszlQ
45 min sessions plus 15 min Q&A online.
8, 15, and 22 November, at 18:00.

FGASA Info Evening: Cadenz Electric present the Talaria Sting e-Bike
2023-11-10 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for our next FGASA Info Evening!
We’ve invited the team from Cadenz Electric to visit us in the Lowveld with their game-changing electric motorcycles. The Talaria Sting is a beast of an e-bike and is ideal for anti-poaching rangers, farm transportation, and general commuters alike.
The Cadenz Electric team are going to give us an electrifying show of the e-bike’s capabilities and are offering test rides to anyone interested!
📅Date: 10 November 2023
🕠Time: 17:30pm
🏡Venue: FGASA Office in Hoedspruit
If you’d like to learn more feel free to reach out to Jesthson at Cadenz Electric on: jethson@cadenzelectric.co.za 📧

Where to start? Unravelling Tree ID Session 2
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:00

Where to start? Unravelling Tree ID Session 3
2023-11-22 18:00 - 19:00

FGASA Info Evening: TBC
2023-12-06 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for our next FGASA Info Evening! Topic to be confirmed.

FGASA Offices Closed for the Holidays
2023-12-14 16:00 - 2024-01-15 07:30
Everyone’s favourite time of year has arrived. It’s the December holiday season and our team is heading off for a well-deserved break. Everyone at FGASA has put in exceptional effort this year to serve our old and new members alike.
We would like to extend our most sincere thanks to each one of our staff, board, and executive committee members for their unwavering dedication and support to developing, growing and promoting the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa during the year 2023!
We will be back, refreshed and ready to take on 2024 from the 15th of January.
Have a wonderful festive season everyone!

FGASA Written Exams: February Registration Closes
2024-01-24 08:00 - 16:00
Attention all members, registration for the FGASA exams National Sitting (venue-based, written exams) closes today.
FGASA Exams Schedule
Please log into your members profile, book and pay for your exam. Exams are not booked if they are not paid for.
We wish you the best of luck!

FGASA Online Exams: February Registration Closes
2024-02-15 08:00 - 16:00
Attention all members, registration for the FGASA Online exams closes today.
FGASA Exams Schedule
Please log into your members profile, book and pay for your exam. Exams are not booked if they are not paid for.
We wish you the best of luck!

FGASA SKS DG Shoot March 2024
2024-03-01 08:00 - 2024-03-02 17:00
Attention all members wanting to complete their FGASA SKS DG Trails Guide shooting assessment:
FGASA will be hosting an SKS DG Trails Guide shoot assessment from 1 – 2 March 2024.
Please be sure to RSVP to one of the following for the shoot if you would like to be assessed:
Bernice: qualifications@fgasa.org.za
Becky Patrick: colinpatrick.training@gmail.com
RSVP must be sent by Friday 23 February 2024.

Navigating Uncertain Waters: Online Information Session
2024-03-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
Attention all members!

We are going to be hosting an open Zoom Session for all FGASA members on Tuesday 12 March at 11am CAT to address the growing concerns regarding the expiry of the tourist guide skills programmes within CATHSSETA.

You can read our latest press release here.

In this Zoom session our Managing Director, Michelle du Plessis, will walk you through the press release issued on 6 March 2024, what this process means, and how FGASA is engaging with the relevant organisations, parties and departments to ensure that tourist guides in South Africa have a stable, sustainable career in the South African tourism sector.

Hit the link below to join the online zoom session:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86379647902?pwd=[REDACTED]

For anyone unable to attend the online zoom session we will be uploading it to our website, social media platforms and YouTube channel.

Best wishes,
The FGASA Team

FGASA: Eastern Cape Online Regional Meeting
2024-03-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
Attention all members in the Easter Cape.
FGASA will be hosting an online regional meeting for our members in the Eastern Cape.
Zoom invitation: TBC

FGASA SKS DG Trails Guide Assessment April 2024 (2 candidates)
2024-04-05 08:00 - 2024-04-07 17:00
Attention all members wanting to complete their FGASA SKS DG Trails Guide “bush phase” assessment:
FGASA will be hosting an SKS DG Trails Guide “bush phase” assessment from 5 – 7 April 2024.
There is only space for two candidates to be assessed. Bookings will be taken on a first come, first served basis.
Please be sure to RSVP to one of the following for the “bush phase” assessment if you would like to be assessed:
Bernice: qualifications@fgasa.org.za
Becky Patrick: colinpatrick.training@gmail.com
RSVP must be sent by Monday 25 February 2024.

FGASA Written Exams: May Registration Closes
2024-04-18 08:00 - 16:00

FGASA Online Exams: May Registration Closes
2024-05-09 08:00 - 16:00

FGASA Regional Meeting: Lowveld
2024-05-22 11:00 - 13:00 | FGASA Offices, R527, Hoedspruit
To our members in the Lowveld, we will be hosting a FGASA regional meeting on Wednesday, see details below:
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Arugula Restaurant, the Farm House, Zandspruit, Hoedspruit
Please be sure to come with any questions or feedback you may have.
Snacks and drinks will be provided! Please send RSVPs to marketing@fgasa.org.za
We hope to see you there!
For those unable to attend the in-person meeting, we will have an online regional meeting on Thursday 23 May at 11:00am. Link to follow!

FGASA Online Regional Meeting: Lowveld
2024-05-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
To our members in the Lowveld, we will be hosting an online FGASA regional meeting on Thursday, see details below:
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Zoom Online
Please be sure to come with any questions or feedback you may have.
We hope to see you there!
Click here to join the Lowveld Regional Meeting

Info Session: FGASA Dangerous Game Protocols
2024-05-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
FGASA is hosting the second of three information sessions to walk you through the reviewed and updated Trails Guide Protocols, what these protocols mean and the process for becoming a ‘Resident Assistant Mentor’ (RAM).
We strongly recommend that you attend at least one of these sessions making sure you get your information from the correct sources.
Click here to join the session.

FGASA Annual General Meeting 2024
2024-06-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Korongo Centre, 1417, Zandspruit Boulevard, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380, South Africa
Join us for the FGASA Annual General Meeting 2024.
Date: 20 June 2024
Time: 11:00am – 13:00pm
Venue: Korongo Centre Conference Room, Korongo Centre, Zandspruit, Hoedspruit (online attendance available – Link TBC)

FGASA Written Exams: July Registration Closes
2024-06-27 08:00 - 16:00

ARH Practice Session: Gauteng Region
2024-07-13 08:00 - 12:00
Calling all members in the Gauteng Region!

There will be an ARH Practice session held on 13 July 2024, see details below

Date: 13 July 2024
Time: 8:00am
Venue: Rooikraal Shooting Range (Click here for directions)

Please note this practice session is at your own cost.

Contact Nic Knott-Craig on 084 739 4559 for more information.

FGASA Online Exams: July Registration Closes
2024-07-18 08:00 - 16:00

FGASA Exam Workshop - 23 July 2024
2024-07-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Online
Join us for the FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2 Exam Workshop next week? 🤓
Laetitia Cronje, a FGASA Assessor and Professional Field Guide will be hosting an online NQF2 Exam Workshop on 23 July at 7pm. 📅🕖
The purpose of the workshop is to help prepare everyone for their Nature Site Guide NQF2 exams, we will NOT be covering what questions are in the exam, but rather focusing on the study modules and answer general exam-related questions. 🤔❓📋
A reminder to please keep your mics muted for the workshop to limit distractions, use the “raise hand” or use the Q&A function to ask questions.👋🧐
Study hard everyone, we wish all of you the best of luck!🍀🌈
Click here to join the exam workshop!

FGASA ARH Assessment - Gauteng Region
2024-08-24 08:00 - 13:00 | Rooikraal Shooting Range, Gauteng, South Africa
Attention all members in the Gauteng Region!
FGASA will be hosting an ARH Assessment for everyone needing to obtain or renew their ARH Qualifications, please ensure that your PFTCs are valid and up-to-date:
Date: 24 August 2024
Venue: Rooikraal Shooting Ranger, JHB
Time: 8:00am Start
Cost: R200 per member
Please note that there will be a 0.375 H&H (open sights) and a 0.458 WinMag (red dot sight) available for use should you need a rifle. Please indicate when booking if you will be using one of the rifles so the necessary arrangements can be made.
If you do not need to use one of the available rifles please supply your own rifle and ammunition for the assessment.
Be sure to bring water, snacks and sun protection for a day on the range.
To book or for more information please reach out to Nic Knott-Craig on: +27 84 739 4559
Click here for the Rooikraal Shooting Range map location

FGASA ARH Assessment - Hoedspruit
2024-08-28 07:00 - 12:00 | Moholoholo Mountain View
‼️Calling all members in the Lowveld Region‼️
FGASA is hosting an ARH shoot for all members based in the Lowveld region! 🐘
In order to participate in the shoot you need to meet the following requirements:
✅Paid-up member of FGASA
✅Valid PFTCs (see below unit standards)
• 117705 – Demonstrate knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 2000 (Act No 60 of 2000)
• 119651 – Handle and Use a Manually operated Rifle
• 123519 – Handle and Use a Manually operated Rifle for Business Purposes
For all members interested in participating in the assessment please see details below: 👇
📅Date: 28 August 2024
🎯Venue: Moholoholo Mountain View | Limpopo (Lowveld)
Click here for directions
Members need to bring their own rifle, ammunition, water and snacks for a day on the shooting range. 🏹🥪🥤
Participating members need to pay the R200 ARH fee to FGASA using your membership number and ARH as the reference. Space is limited and slots will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. 😎
To book your spot RSVP to Bernice at FGASA on qualifications@fgasa.org.za

FGASA SKS DG Shoot August 2024
2024-08-29 08:00 - 2024-08-30 17:00
Attention all members wanting to complete their FGASA SKS DG Trails Guide shooting assessment:
FGASA will be hosting an SKS DG Trails Guide shoot assessment from 29 – 30 August 2024.
Please be sure to RSVP to one of the following for the shoot if you would like to be assessed:
Bernice: qualifications@fgasa.org.za
Becky Patrick: colinpatrick.training@gmail.com
RSVP must be sent by Thursday 22 August 2024.

FGASA ARH KwaZulu-Natal Region
2024-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Bhejane Nature Training, R22, Hluhluwe, Kuleni, 3960, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
FGASA in collaboration with Bhejane Nature Training are hosting an ARH shoot for all members based in Natal!

In order to participate in the shoot you need to meet the following requirements:
• Paid-up member of FGASA
• Valid PFTCs (see below unit standards)
•117705 – Demonstrate knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 2000 (Act No 60 of 2000)
• 119651 – Handle and Use a Manually operated Rifle
• 123519 – Handle and Use a Manually operated Rifle for Business Purposes

For all members interested in participating in the assessment please see details below:

📅Date: 11 September 2024
🎯Venue: Bhejane Nature Training, Kuleni Game Park, Hluhluwe

Members need to bring their own rifle, ammunition, water and snacks for a day on the shooting range.

Participating members need to pay the R200 ARH fee to FGASA using your membership number and ARH as the reference. Space is limited and slots will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

RSVP to Christa Panos on info@bhejanenaturetraining.com or Alan Taylor on alangt@mweb.co.za

Click here for directions

Unity Health Primary Healthcare Plan exclusive for FGASA Members
2024-09-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Did you know as a FGASA member you have exclusive benefits available to you?

Join FGASA and Unity Health this Thursday, 12 September at 11am for an online info session all about your health care!

The Unity Health Primary Healthcare Plan has been structured to ensure you and your family stay healthy without breaking the bank and includes:

• GP visits
• Medication and Chronic medication
• Optometry
• Maternity care
• Screenings
• Radiology and pathology
• Basic and emergency dentistry
• Emergency and hospital cover…and more!

To find out more join us this Thursday at 11am, we’ll see you there!
Click here to join!
