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FGASA June Exam & Covid19 Stage 4 Operating Procedures
FGASA Head Office continues to operate and is able to function administratively as an essential service to despatch educational learning materials and books to all our members. The team is working on a rotational basis at Head Office ( not open to the public) whilst complying to all regulations. Please contact [...]
FGASA launches Astronomy Course for all FGASA guides
The new and updated FGASA Advanced Astronomy Qualification is now available. The aim of the qualification has always been to prep field guides with the necessary skills to deliver an entertaining and factually correct star gazing experience as part of every guest’s stay. The night sky has always fascinated people, and [...]
FGASA updated operating procedures: COVID-19
Lockdown 3 January 2021 Dear FGASA member, In the light of the lockdown regulations, FGASA would like to firstly wish you all well during this challenging time, and secondly to let you know that our team is committed to operate effectively during this period. Should you wish to call, contact the [...]
FGASA Operating Procedures: COVID-19
Dear FGASA member, We are faced with challenging times in the tourism industry with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting our lives and workplaces. All our guides, training providers, assessors, mentors, corporate members and staff are confronted with stringent limiting operational procedures in lodges and reserves across Southern Africa. FGASA empathizes with all [...]
SUPERSTITIONS that surround OWLS
- Written by EcoTraining Instructor Norman Chauke Throughout history, people have regarded Owls with fascination. There are many superstitions that revolve around them. In some cultures, they are seen as the “wise old bird” that knows everything, whereas in other cultures they are associated with death and witchcraft. [...]
FGASA Celebrates Women’s Month
Appreciating and Celebrating Some of Our Top FGASA Female Guides Within Our Industry. Noelle van Muiden is a Professional Trails Guide. She has recently passed her SKS DG Shooting Assessment. She is a CyberTracker Professional Tracker and is working towards achieving her Senior Tracker Qualification. Noelle was Safari [...]
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