Upcoming FGASA Exam Workshop

Nightjar Training • February 17, 2016
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Upcoming FGASA Exam Workshop for Hoedspruit & Surrounding Areas

Nightjar Training will be hosting a FGASA Exam workshop, including Level 1, Level 2 and Trails Guide exam preparation, for the upcoming FGASA exam sitting in Hoedspruit at the end of February 2016.

The workshop will be an interactive Q&A based session, lead by a highly qualified FGASA Trainer, specifically set between game drive times, to allow for guides to join.

Each module will be covered in alignment with the workbook questions. Difficult concepts or terms will be explained, as well as hints & tips for the exam, followed by a final Q&A session.

Date: This Friday, the 19th February 2016
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Bush Pub Inn at the Klaserie/Timbavati Control Gate, Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Cost: R200 p.p. (Food & Drinks can be purchased at own cost)

A FGASA Assessor will also be available at the Hoedspruit exam venue on the 27th Feb, an hour before the exam, for any last minute questions (for all workshop attendees only).

Please remember to bring the following:
– Your FGASA manuals and workbook
– Pen & paper for note taking

Please note: Please come prepared! This workshop is suited to individuals who have already fully completed their workbook and have studied the material beforehand. This workshop is a platform to work through difficult sections and not a step by step lecture.

Bookings are essential, please contact us on info@nightjar.co.za to secure your seat – limited spaces available.

 

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