FGASA ARH Assessment - Gauteng Region
2024-08-24 08:00 - 13:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | 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!

FGASA Annual General Meeting & Awards: Eastern Cape
2024-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Amakhala Game Reserve, Amakhala Game Reserve, Paterson, 6130, Eastern Cape, South Africa
You’re invited to the Annual General Meeting & Awards ceremony in the Eastern Cape!
Every year FGASA along with our members and friends in the Eastern Cape celebrate the achievements of our guides in the province over the last year as well as have a chat about the current status of guiding and how we can better deliver FGASA services to our members there.
This year we’ll be hosting the AGM & Awards at the iconic Amakhala Game Reserve, see all the details below:
📅Date: 20 September 2024
🏞Venue: Leeuwenbosch Country House (braai area), Amakhala Game Reserve
🕚Time: 11:00am for 12:00pm
Please be sure to RSVP to Richard Pearse on 083 299 5896 by 11 September, food and drinks will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
We’ll see you all then!

FGASA Written Exams: October Registration Closes
2024-09-26 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 SKS DG Trails Guide Assessment September 2024 (2 candidates)
2024-09-27 08:00 - 2024-09-29 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 27 – 29 September 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 16 September 2024.

FGASA Online Exams: October Registration Closes
2024-10-17 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 Trails Guide Mentor and RAM Workshop - Eastern Cape
2024-10-22 07:30 - 17:00 | Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Paterson, 6130, Paterson, Eastern Cape, South Africa
To all Trails Guides Mentors, Resident Assistant Mentors (RAMs), and those becoming Mentors and RAMs.
FGASA will be hosting another Trails Guide Mentor & RAM workshop on Tuesday 22 October.
The workshop will take place at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, facilitated by Andrew Kearney.
For those attending please be at the Shamwari Ranger’s office by 7:30am for an 8am start.
Workshop attendance on trails guide mentoring is required whether or not you are already an approved mentor, or are in the process of becoming a full mentor, or are wanting to receive RAM status.
This workshop is a once-off attendance within the current protocols time-frame (5 years).
Please RSVP to Richard Pearse on eastcapeoffice@fgasa.org.za or +27 83 229 5896

FGASA online Exam Workshop October
2024-10-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Online
Attention all members preparing to write their FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2 exam on 24 October (online exam) or 26 October (written exam), FGASA is hosting an online exam workshop to help prepare you for your exam.
The workshop is facilitated by FGASA Assessor, Mentor, Professional Field Guide and Professional Trails Guide, Laetitia Cronje, principal trainer for Campfire Academy.
To join the online exam workshop on Microsoft Teams: Click here
Please take note of the exam workshop rules below:
Workshop Rules

Please keep your mics muted to limit distractions and external noise.
Please post questions on specific modules in the Q&A tab under the correct module. Click the “comment” tab and post your question.
Please use the “raise hand” function to ask a question.

This workshop will not cover what questions are in the exam, the workshop is specifically to answer general questions about the exam sitting as well as to assist those with questions about the modules covered in the Nature Site Guide NQF2 learning materials.

Thank you for your participation! Best of luck for your exam! 🙂

FGASA Online Exam Sitting October 2024
2024-10-24 10:00 - 16:00
FGASA Online Exam Sitting for October 2024:
Please note all online exams open at 10:00am and will remain open until 16:00pm.
Once you enter the online exam session a timer will begin, exams will automatically be submitted once the allocated time has lapsed.
Online exam sessions will automatically close at 16:00pm whether you are still busy writing or not. Please take timing into consideration. We recommend starting your online exam no later than 14:00pm.
• Nature Site Guide NQF2
• FGASA Trails Guide (VPDA & Rifle Handling)
• Marine Nature Site Guide NQF2
• FGASA Nature Enthusiast (non-guiding certificate)

FGASA Trails Guide Mentor and RAM Workshop - Lowveld
2024-10-25 08:00 - 17:00
To all Trails Guides Mentors, Resident Assistant Mentors (RAMs), and those becoming Mentors and RAMs.
FGASA will be hosting another Trails Guide Mentor & RAM workshop on Friday 25 October.
Workshop attendance on trails guide mentoring is required whether or not you are already an approved mentor, or are in the process of becoming a full mentor, or are wanting to receive RAM status.
This workshop is a once-off attendance within the current protocols time-frame (5 years).
Please RSVP to qualifications@fgasa.org.za

FGASA National Exam Sitting: venue-based written exam
2024-10-26 10:00 - 13:00
FGASA National Exam Sitting October 2024:
All exams begin at 10am, if you are writing your exam please be at the venue 15 minutes before the exam begins at 9:45am.
Cape Town and Johannesburg exams begin at 9:00am, please make sure you are there 15 minutes before at 8:45am.
All exam attendees are required to sign the attendance register.
Late arrivals will not be permitted to enter the venue and write the exam, please make sure you are on time. If you do not arrive for the exam, your exam booking will be considered forfeit and you will need to re-book and pay for the next national sitting.
Exam cancellations or postponements need to be sent in writing to admin@fgasa.org.za at least 2 weeks prior to the exam sitting.
We sincerely wish all of you the best of luck with your studies and your exam!

FGASA Assessors' Workshop
2024-11-25 08:00 - 2024-11-26 17:00

FGASA Regional Guides Meeting KwaZulu Natal
2024-12-02 11:00 - 13:00
Attention all guides in the KwaZulu Natal region!
FGASA will be hosting our final regional meeting for the year 2024 at Bhejane Nature Training.
Date: 2 December 2024
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Behjane Nature Training (Hluhluwe)
Please be sure to come prepared with your questions and comments.
We’ll see you then!

FGASA Offices Closed - Team Chirstmas Function
2024-12-09
To all our members and friends, please note that the FGASA offices are closed on Monday 9 December for our staff Christmas function.
Please feel free to email admin@fgasa.org.za with any questions or for more information, we will get back to you as soon as possible when the office re-opens on Tuesday 10 December.

Western Cape Marine Guide Training Programme in Partnership with FGASA: Graduation - Mossel Bay
2024-12-12 10:00 - 14:00
The Department of Economic Development & Tourism of the Western Cape Government, in collaboration with the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA), are proud of all the candidates that took part and performed exceptionally well in the Marine Guide Training program.
The hard work and dedication to the training programme is almost at an end as we approach the graduation dates.
The first Graduation ceremony will be held in Mossel Bay.

Western Cape Marine Guide Training Programme in Partnership with FGASA: Graduation - De Hoop
2024-12-13 10:00 - 14:00
The Department of Economic Development & Tourism of the Western Cape Government, in collaboration with the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA), are proud of all the candidates that took part and performed exceptionally well in the Marine Guide Training program.
The hard work and dedication to the training programme is almost at an end as we approach the graduation dates.
The second Graduation ceremony will be held at De Hoop Nature Reserve.

FGASA Offices Close for the Festive Season
2024-12-13 12:00 - 2025-01-13 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 2024!
We will be back, refreshed and ready to take on 2025 from Monday 13 January.
Have a wonderful festive season everyone!

FGASA Exams: Written Exam Registration for February Closes
2025-01-22 08:00 - 16:00

FGASA Online Exams: February Registration Closes
2025-02-13 08:00 - 16:00

FGASA Online NQF2 Exam Workshop
2025-02-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Online
Join online for our first NQF2 Exam workshop of 2025!

We’re just a few days away from our first exam sitting for 2025. To help you prepare we’re hosting an online workshop tonight at 7pm

Facilitated by Campfire Academy Principal Trainer, FGASA Assessor, Mentor and Professional Trails Guide, Laetitia Cronje there is no better person to help you get ready for your FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2 exam! Hit the link below to join the workshop.

https://msteams.link/7BIC

For anyone unable to attend the workshop, we will be uploading a recording of the workshop to our YouTube channel!

LEDET and FGASA Celebrate International Tourist Guide Day
2025-02-21 08:30 - 13:00 | Impala Park, Phalaborwa, Phalaborwa, Limpopo
You’re INVITED!

In honour of International Tourist Guide Day the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) is hosting a celebration of guides at the opening of the Phalaborwa ‘Marula Festival’ on Friday 21 February!

FGASA will be attending and would love to invite, you, our members and guides to join us.

If you’re keen on celebrating guides with us, RSVP to marketing@fgasa.org.za. Space is limited so please let us know!

We hope to see you there!

FGASA Guides Meeting: Timbavati
2025-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Timbavati
Calling all guides in the Timbavati!
FGASA will be hosting a guides meeting for the reserve to discuss FGASA as the professional body, association updates, get feedback from you as our members and more.
Join us on Thursday 27 February at 10:00am.
We hope to see you there!
Venue: TBC

FGASA Guides Meeting: Waterberg
2025-03-11 10:00 - 12:00
Calling all guides in the Waterberg region!
FGASA will be hosting a guides meeting for the region to discuss FGASA as the professional body, association updates, get feedback from you as our members and more.
Join us on Tuesday 11 March.
We hope to see you there!
Start time: 10am
Venue: Mabula Game Lodge

FGASA Guides Meeting: Pilanesberg National Park
2025-03-19 11:00 - 13:00
Calling all guides in Pilanesberg National Park!
FGASA will be hosting a guides meeting for the reserve to discuss FGASA as the professional body, association updates, get feedback from you as our members and more.
Join us on Wednesday 19 March.
We hope to see you there!
Venue: Bakubung Bush Lodge
Time: 11am

FGASA Guides Meeting: Eastern Cape
2025-03-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Paterson, 6130, Paterson, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Calling all guides in the Eastern Cape!
FGASA will be hosting a guides meeting for the region to discuss FGASA as the professional body, association updates, get feedback from you as our members and more.
See details below:
📅Thursday 20 March.
🕙Start time: 12pm
🦁Venue: Shamwari Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
We look forward to seeing you there! 🤩

FGASA Guides Meeting: Lowveld
2025-03-27 11:00 - 13:00
Calling all guides in the Lowveld region!
FGASA will be hosting a guides meeting for the reserve to discuss FGASA as the professional body, association updates, get feedback from you as our members and more.
Join us on Thursday 27 March.
We hope to see you there!
Venue: Royal Malewane Conservation and Research Centre – Thornybush Game Reserve
Time: 11am

FGASA Written Exams: May Registration Closes
2025-04-24 08:00 - 16:00
