Field Guide Training

Birding Specialist Course for Field Guides

This course will provide the learner with in-depth knowledge and skills to conduct guided birding experiences and further their own birding competence and experience. Candidates who have successfully completed the FGASA Level 1 or FGASA Level 2 courses can enrol for the Birding Specialist Qualification.

The process of attaining the FGASA Birding Specialist Qualification entails the following :

  • Complete the guided birding experience workbook
  • Birding slide identification assessment for a specific area or biome
  • Birding sound identification assessment for a specific area or biome
  • Conduct a guided birding experience (NQF4) practical assessment

This will qualify the candidate as a Birding Specialist Guide for relevant areas or biomes.

At the start of the programme the course attendee will receive the following:

  • A FGASA Field Guides Information book
  • Bird Guide Learner Manual (Study material)
  • A learner support pack, which includes the following:
    • Introduction to the programme
    • Workbook
    • Assessment guide
    • Portfolio guide
    • Self assessment guide
    • Bird lists