THE FIELD GUIDES ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA Reg No. 2004/003844/08
Postal Address: PO. Box 4432 CRESTA, 2118 • Tel: 011 – 886 8245 • Fax: 011 – 886 8084
Website: www.fgasa.org.za VAT Reg No: 4400224855 Email:
OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (2010)
(SOUTH OF THE SAHARA) (For individuals 18 years and older)
Please either fax or post this application to the FGASA office.
IMPORTANT SELF CHECK BOX(Rules that apply to this application form) / Self check
(Yes)
1a / To join FGASA I need to pay:
R290.00 Registration fee (not refundable)
R350.00 Annual membership subscription
Total = R640 (Incl. VAT) Excludes exam fees
1b
OR / Level 1 NATURE Learning Materials
R100.00 Level 1 Training Manual
R55.00 Support Pack & Workbook
R130.00 Postage for learning material
TOTAL = R285.00(Incl.VAT) 1a + 1b = R925.00
1b / Level 1 MARINE Learning Materials
R120.00 Level 1 Marine Manual
R55.00 Support Pack & Workbook
R130.00 Postage for learning material
TOTAL = R285.00(Incl.VAT) 1a + 1b = R925.00
2 / I know that I need to purchase the Level 1 Training Manual, Support Pack & Workbook as this is required material for all new members.(Unless on a FGASA training course) /
3 / I am sending PROOF OF PAYMENT with this application form for all that I am paying for.
(If not I will not be registered as a member)
4 / When I make an internet payment / deposit I will clearly state my name so that my payment can be picked up on the bank statement.
5 / I am emailing a recent Jpeg photograph or posting one with this application-passport size
6 / I understand that the annual membership fee is valid for a period of 1 year from the date of registration as an applicant member.
7 / I have read and signed the FGASA Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct. (Page 3)
Title
(Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr/Prof):
Surname:
First names:
RSA ID Number:
Alternate ID Number:
Date of birth:
Gender(M/F):
Race (Equity)
(Black / White / Asian / Coloured):
Nationality:
Highest education:
Current occupation:
Actual Guiding experience:
(months or years)
Name of company(s) where this guiding experience was attained:
Years in present occupation:
Socio-Economic status:
(Employed, unemployed, etc)
Disability status:
(Any disability you may have)
Geographical area:
(Region / Province)
Business Telephone number:
Do you have a valid First Aid certificate yet? (Mark an ‘X’)
(To attain a qualification you must have a First Aid certificate) / Yes No not yet
If so please submit a copy with this application form.
Home Telephone number:
Cellular phone number:
Fax number:
E-Mail: (in order to send you email newsletters, exam and practical results)
Postal address:
(The address where you would like all documentation and Field News magazines sent to) / Code:
Working address:
(If you are working in a game lodge, Reserve, National Park, etc. – please give us this working address)
[If you change jobs and move please remember to update your working address with us] / Code:
DECLARATION OF APPLICANT:
I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the above information is true and correct. / Signature: ______
Date: ______
613/P/000004/2004
PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE FGASA GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND CODE OF CONDUCT ON NEXT PAGE
FGASA Guiding principles and Code of conduct
I, ______, will subscribe to and uphold the
FGASA Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct:
· ADHERANCE TO UNIVERSAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, NORMS AND VALUES
I welcome tourists to South Africa, and promise to serve competently and professionally those under my guidance, and I endeavour to the best of my ability to satisfy their expectations as valued guests and visitors to South Africa by dealing with the applicable tour programme and itinerary in a responsible and efficient manner
· ADHERANCE TO SOUTH AFRICA’S LAWS, REGULATIONS AND CUSTOMS
I adhere to and support the South African constitution, laws and regulations, tourism acts and conservation laws. I undertake to assist tourists under my guidance to respect local laws, regulations and customs; in addition, I promise to support and uphold the mission and values of the tourist organisation I represent. I submit to the applicable controls, sanctions and disciplinary procedures. I promise to operate within my own levels of expertise and refrain from entering areas for which I am not qualified.
· PROMISE TO PROVIDE RELIABLE INFORMATION
I undertake to provide knowledgeable, correct, fair and unbiased information on South Africa to tourists under my guidance, and I promise to keep an open mind towards comments and feedback from visitors to South Africa. I undertake to apply professional skills and knowledge that I have acquired through training and experience.
· UNDERTAKING TO CARE FOR THE SAFETY OF TOURISTS
I undertake to implement all reasonable measures to protect the personal safety of tourists under my guidance, and, in the event of acting as nature guide, I undertake to operate safely and responsibly in whatever mode of transport is used; in addition, in the event of any accident, injury, mishap or other situation that compromises the safety of those under my guidance, I pledge to immediately contact the relevant authority for assistance
· STATEMENT ON FIRST AID PROTOCOLS
As a certified first-aider, I adhere to the applicable ethical norms and first-aid procedures, and, when requested for aid, commit myself to provide competent first-aid assistance according to standing protocols.
· ATTITUDE OF RESPECT TOWARDS PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
At all times I treat with respect all peoples of the world, all languages, all cultures and all religions, local and other customs, histories and folklore, and the indigenous natural environment. All guiding activities should be conducted in such a manner as to cause the least possible damage to the environment and encouragement should be given to remove litter thus improving the environment.
· AVOIDANCE OF DISCRIMINATORY ACTION
At all times I refrain from any discriminatory, abusive, insensitive or irresponsible action and promise to act fairly in the event of any dispute or conflict.
· AVOIDANCE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
At all times I refrain from and avoid substance abuse, smoking in inappropriate areas, or use of any narcotic drug, and I promise to maintain my sobriety.
· ADHERANCE TO A DRESS CODE
I undertake to dress appropriately at all times, and to display the relevant registration badge as a mark of my professional integrity and standards .
· STATEMENT OF RELIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
I undertake to be on time, reliable, honest, conscientious and tactful. The number of people comprising a party should be appropriate to my qualifications as a guide, the nature of the trail, the terrain and the type of activities engaged in.
· REJECTION OF TOUTING
I do not solicit for clients or gratuity.
· SUBMISSION TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION
In the event of any comment or complaint regarding my service as tourist guide (nature & culture), a letter listing all particulars, including my full name and tourist guide registration number, should be mailed to: The Field Guides Association of Southern Africa, PO. Box 4432, Cresta, 2118
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