FGASA Apprentice Field Guide

Level 1 / NQF 2

Description:

This is the flagship course at LFGA and is the only course on which you can complete all the requirements for qualification as a FGASA Apprentice Field Guide and also achieve the CATHSSETA NQF2 National Qualification. With a special sitting of FGASA theory on course and a free FGASA practical evaluation thrown in, this is the best value for money in the Field Guide training industry. It is advisable to take the 2 month course as you have more training time and more nature immersion. This course is FGASA Endorsed.

More info upon inquiry.

Available Dates:

​2020:

12 Jan – 13 March 2020

16 Feb – 17 April 2020

22 March – 22 May 2020

26 April – 26 June 2020

31 May – 14 Aug 2020

19 July - 18 Sept 2020

23 Aug – 23 Oct 2020

27 Sept – 27 Nov 2020

FGASA Apprentice Field Guide

Level 1 / Mentorship

Description:

For those who cannot take 2 months off work, this is the answer for you. With an intensive version of FGASA Apprentice Field training, Track and Sign training AND Basic Dangerous Game training – this is a quicker and cheaper alternative to the full 2 month course. You get the training towards the FGASA qualifications, but you may not write the FGASA exam on course, nor may you complete the FGASA prac while on course. You are required to attend a National Sitting of FGASA for the theory and once passed, you may return to LFGA for the practical evaluation. This course is AFGA endorsed.

Available Dates:

2020:

​12 Jan - 7 Feb 2020

16 Feb - 13 March 2020

22 March - 17 Apr 2020

26 Apr - 22 May 2020

31 May - 26 June 2020

19 July - 14 Aug 2020

23 Aug - 18 Sept 2020

27 Sept - 23 Oct 2020

1 Nov - 27 Nov 2020

FGASA Apprentice Field Guide

Level 1 / Mentorship

Description:

For those with less time or a smaller budget, the 3 week course is the answer. FGASA intensive training and a CyberTracker training week thrown in, this is great value for money and ticks all the blocks for the traveller or career changer. As with the 4 week course, you cannot complete FGASA Apprentice Field Guide on course, but you can attend a National Sitting and return for the practical. This course is AFGA endorsed.

Available Dates:

​2020:

12 Jan - 25 Jan 2020

16 Feb - 7 March 2020

22 March - 11 Apr 2020

26 Apr - 16 May 2020

31 May - 20 June 2020

19 July - 9 Aug 2020

23 Aug - 12 Sept 2020

27 Sept - 17 Oct 2020

1 Nov - 21 Nov 2020

FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide

Description:

4 weeks in duration, this is the new version of the old FGASA Back-up Trails Guide Course. Covering all the requirements for the Apprentice Trails Guide initial phase, this includes Advanced Rifle Handling, TG theory special sitting and the Apprentice Mentorship process. This course is FGASA endorsed.

More info upon inquiry.

Available Dates:

On Request Only

Specialist Courses

Birding / Tracking / Dangerous Game / Weapon Handling

Description:

Whether you are doing Birding, Tracking, Weapon Handling or Dangerous Game training – we have an option for you. Each one covers a specific discipline and the details are available upon inquiry. All of these are component courses of one week in duration and can either be used as stand-alone experiences or in modular form towards the greater Field Guide and Trails Guide qualifications. These courses are AFGA endorsed. The Advanced Rifle Handling course is FGASA endorsed.

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Available Dates:

Correspondence Course

Level 1 Theory

Description:

For the learner that would like to prepare for the theory component of FGASA Apprentice Field Guide – this is the perfect preparation course for the FGASA National Sitting theory exam. With online support and guidance, you are able to study at your own pace and submit assignments as per the schedule. Once completed, the student is able to write the FGASA theory exam and if they so require, are then able to attend practical contact weeks at LFGA. The contact weeks are not included in this course price. This course is AFGA endorsed.

More info upon inquiry.

Available Dates:

Anytime