Price
585 USD
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Course Type
Online Course
Dates
22 Jan 2025 — 14 Mar 2025
23 Jul 2025 — 12 Sep 2025
23 Jul 2025 — 12 Sep 2025
Location
Online
Comprehensive course
Get lectures from a diverse range of highly experienced EcoTraining instructors who are specialists in various fields within nature and wildlife.
A comprehensive introduction to field guiding. This eight-week FGASA online course covers all 17 Field Guide modules, including theory reviews, workbook support, and theory assessments. EcoTraining’s experienced instructors deliver the programme via live interactive lectures, which include videos, graphics, and quizzes. The syllabus covers a broad spectrum of subjects including ecology, animal behaviour, conservation management, and more.
about the school
Certification & accreditation
EcoTraining is an FGASA (Field Guide Association of South Africa) endorsed and CATHSSETA (Sector Education Training Authority) accredited training provider.
After completing the online course and theory exam, students will have achieved the FGASA theory component of the Field Guide (NQF2) course.
Participants will have the opportunity to write FGASA theory exams online.
course content
What to expect from the Online Field Guide Course
Many subjects covered
This course covers many subjects including: Introduction to guiding in the natural environment; Creating a guided nature experience; Geology; Weather and Climate; Basic ecology; Astronomy; Biomes of South Africa; Basic taxonomy; Botany and Grasses; Fish; Amphibians; Arthropods; Reptiles; Birds; Mammals; Animal Behaviour; Conservation Management; Historical Human Habitation.
Specialist instructors
Online participants will receive lectures from a diverse range of specialist instructors, which will include: In-depth coverage of all modules; Theory reviews; Live Q&A with the lecturer and other participants; Workbook support; Quizzes.
Entry level requirements
- Access to a stable connection to the internet or WiFi.
- Participants need to be older than 18 years.
- Basic understanding of English (write, read, and speak).
start dates
22 January 2025 - 14 March 2025
23 July 2025 - 12 September 2025
qualifications
What you can expect to graduate with
- EcoTraining Certificate of Participation on the e-learning course
- FGASA will only issue your FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2 certificate if you have a valid first aid qualification and have successfully completed the 35-day practical component.
- Recognition of completed FGASA Apprentice Field Guide NQF2 theory component.
price
Price 2025
ZAR 10.440,00 per person
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