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Issuing FGASA learning materials and CATHSSETA registration
FGASA assists members to register with it's accredited partner Institute for Guides and Trackers (IGT) to enroll for CATHSSETA programmes. This affects the following certifications: Nature Site Guide (NQF2) Nature Site Guide (NQF4) Dangerous Game Site Guide (VPDA/Trails Guide) NQF2 Dangerous Game Site Guide (VPDA/Trails Guide) NQF4 Marine Nature Site [...]
Check your CATHSSETA status and keep your information up to date
At the end of June 2026 the guiding skills programmes move over from CATHSSETA to the QCTO and the new guiding qualifications will start to rollout. With this, FGASA is making sure that all of our members are registered with CATHSSETA, have up to date information on their profiles and [...]
FGASA Trails Guide Logbooks – Your record of professional experience
All guides carry responsibility, for their guests, ethical and safety considerations as well as the overall experience. The role of a Trails Guide takes this responsibility to an even higher level. Walking in dangerous game areas requires practical experience, sound judgement and deeper knowledge of animal behaviour. A Trails Guide demonstrates not [...]
Keep your details up-to-date and register with CATHSSETA
The deadline for registrations is fast approaching. There are about 8 months left until the guiding skills programme move over from CATHSSETA to the QCTO and the new guiding qualifications start to rollout. FGASA has been attempting to contact our members who have not registered with CATHSSETA for their currently held [...]
Celebrating the Eastern Cape AGM and Awards Ceremony!
In September FGASA guides of the Eastern Cape gathered for their Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony. The event covers the latest developments for guides in the region as well as recognising and celebrating guides in the Eastern Cape for their career dedication and development. We’d like to extend a [...]
Congratulations Kgomotso, the first black female guide to pass Madikwe’s ‘Jungle Lane’ Shooting Assessment
We’re proud and honoured to congratulate Kgomotso Mokgathle on become the first black female to pass Madikwe Game Reserve's infamous and wildly challenging ‘Jungle Lane’ shooting exercise. Jungle Lane is considered one of the toughest and most challenging shooting assessments in the country. It consists of a predetermined route that the [...]
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