For those readers who are preparing for their FGASA Field Guide NQF2 (formerly Fgasa Level 1) exam, the following is to provide you with an insight what to expect for the Big day!
Let it be said that it is natural to be a little nervous when preparing for an exam, however let me re-assure you the reader, that if you have prepared well in advance, and… have completed your workbook, you will be fine.
First and foremost, the exam is 2 and half hours long, with a total of 150 marks allocated, with the pass mark being 75% which means you will need to score 112 marks out of 150 marks minimum to pass.
The questions are grouped into the respective modules as laid out in the training manual, thus the 17 modules covered will consist of questions in sections titled Geology, Botany etc. for example.
Each section is allocated marks from 5 marks for the smaller modules e.g. fish, taxonomy etc. up to 15 marks for the larger modules such as Botany and Birds. These marks are totaled up and your percentage calculated to establish your pass mark, in other words, not each section/module tested needs to be passed at 75%, rather your total marks for all sections together are used to calculate your final percentage.
I am sure it would be appreciated by the reader for me to give you an idea what the questions are however that would be wrong of me to do so, however, I can share the following:
- Each FGASA exam will be different from the previous one so studying an old exam will not help much
- Most questions are one-word answers
- Some are interpretive questions e.g. “In the photograph, explain how you would interpret to your guests what you see in the picture?”
- Learn your definitions as they are often asked
- And… learn your tables, i.e. those that compare the differences between “frogs and toads” for example!
Sorry there are no multiple-choice answer questions or “circle” or “underline” the correct answer type of questions, that would not be a true reflection of the depth of your knowledge nor your understanding of the topics/modules you have been studying.
With this being said, I want to emphasize that IF you have completed your workbook diligently and have had your answers checked by someone who is already qualified and/or your trainer if you are completing a course such as what is offered by Bushwise Field Guides, then I can guarantee you the reader that you will pass the theory exam with at least an 85 % pass rate, since the workbook is designed to be a revision tool for preparing for your exam, and as such, the majority of your exam questions are based on workbook questions. For those of you who wish to pass with a 100% (as we all do!), then putting in the extra time and studying the entire manual will get you there!
In closing, Good Luck to all writing soon, and I hope my pointers will be of help.
Warm Regards
Trevor Myburgh
Dear FGASA office
I would like to do my FGASA Course. Please send me more info regarding the course.
Kind regards
Else
Morning Else,
Thank you for your inquiry, I have emailed you all the information.
Regards,
Kim
Hi My name is Siyanda I’m chating with you here I need your support I’m doing FGASA level 1 I need you to help me find the information and how to pass this course and maybe if I can get the previous question paper’s.
Good day Siyanda, we are not able to provide pass exam questions to you. Exams vary every single time so it is best if you study everything. Doing a course would help you or finding a study group in your area if you are doing it via correspondence. Thanks and good luck
I want to register for Fgasa pliz assist
You can email FGASA direct for this – [email protected]
Dear FGASA Office
I would also like to do my AFGA Field Guide. please send me more info regarding the course.
Best regards
Merriam
Good day,
I have emailed you, thank you.
i need help i am a fgasa registered member and i registered for june exams but i lost some of my books which were given to me like the nature guide manual book is there any solution
Good day Merriam,
You need to contact FGASA directly for assistance with this – [email protected]
Hi. Do you provide tutoring for those who are doing self study?
Hi Darren,
You need to sign up to our Online courses to get assistance, training, and mentoring from us. For more information please email [email protected] to send you more information.
Thank you
I need some help with study tips for FGASA tests
Hi Alanna, this is mentioned in the blog. Alternatively contact FGASA to see if there are study groups or support networks in your area who can help if you are doing self study and not a course. Good luck!
Thanks for providing us with this information.I really appreciate.Can you send me more information on field guide course email:[email protected]
Kind regards
Thanks Frank, will email you more info now.
thank Trevor for providing this information it is helping us as a team of nature conservation can you provide more info to my email
Hi Godfrey, what more information are your requesting?
Hi,
My son is currently doing the FAGASA level 1 and is taking huge strain with the retaining the volume and knowledge of the work – he does have a learning disability, which the trainers are aware of, does not retain knowledge by reading. His average is 52% and has to get 75 to be able to write the exam in a few weeks time. Is there any advice you can possibly give him please to help him get through this? Thank you
Good day Carrol, I have sent you an email. Thank you
I have done my level 1 field guide exam and I have optained 52% so I do not know where I got it wrong I am doing it via correspondence so could you please give me some hint on how to improve please email me the advice
Hi John,
Did you self study or do it via a training provider?
If you did self-study try to find workshops or others in your area and work together or do a course as the trainers can assist with better understanding the material and doing lectures for you. Take more time to study and be more prepared next time you register to write the exam.
Good luck
Hi,
I’m Luyanda. I’m 17 years old and I was wondering which subjects and qualifications I need to make it and write the test for different levels. I’m really passionate about animals. I’ve been studying them from the age of 13 and I would do anything to qualify
Good day,
Good subjects would be Life Sciences, Geography and Tourism for Field Guiding.
Thank you
Where in Durban KZN can I get help practical on NQF level 2 and any other learning or exam information
Good day,
We provided assistance to all our students regarding this who attend our courses. We have just launched an online course which may help and will be available from July this year only. If you wish to get more information please visit this page – http://www.bushwise.co.za/bushwise-online-field-guiding-course/
Thank you
Im intrested in doin a FGASA next year.What do l need and how much is it .l am from Zimbabwe
Thank you for your inquiry. I have sent you an email.