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Accreditation

Bushwise and its courses are accredited by FGASA and we are recognised by FGASA as a training provider. The Field Guides Association of Southern Africa is the industries leading independent body on the training and operation of field guides throughout South Africa.

FGASA is an accredited training provider and assessor endorsed by The Tourism Hospitality and Sport, Education & Training Authority. 

Bushwise is an endorsed training centre accredited by FGASA in accordance with their standards and code of conduct.

All qualifications you obtain through Bushwise are national qualifications endorsed by FGASA and/or THETA. Bushwise as a training centre is accredited to offer the following qualifications:

  • FGASA level 1 theory and practical
  • FGASA level 2 theory and practical
  • FGASA level 3 theory and practical
  • THETA NQF2 and 4      
  • Trails guide practical experience and theory   

Due to regulations set out by FGASA, in order to complete more advanced qualifications as a trainee guide you need to gain a minimum number of days guiding. Therefore, only within the one year course, is Bushwise able to offer the national qualifications required to become a legal field guide and the chance to gain the necessary experience.

The national standards for field guiding are in the process of being revised, so the qualifications on offer on the one year course are subject change in relation to the regulations specified by the FGASA.