Note that some of the items listed below are only covered in any detail by students who take the FGASA training specialization. The exposure to FGASA content by non-FGASA students will be largely interest driven. 

• Ecology (FGASA)

• Climate and Weather (FGASA)

• Astronomy (FGASA)

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Geology and Soils

• General geology and soil formation, karstic landscapes and soils of The Kaba area (FGASA)

Grasses and Trees

• Basic plant physiology, grass and tree identification, practical veld management (FGASA)

Introduction to Arthropods, Amphibians, Reptiles, Fish, Birds & Mammals (FGASA)
 

Introduction to Animal Behaviour (FGASA)
 

Introduction to Wildlife Management and Game Farm Management
 

Introduction to Livestock Management and Grazing Management
 

Hunting

• Weapons training, hunting ethics, marksmanship, bush craft, trophy selection, skinning, meat preparation, biltong and venison cooking.

Spear-Fishing and Line Fishing

Camping and Hiking 

Practical Vegetable Production

• Laying out, soil preparation, composting, planting, weed and pest control, mulching
   

Farming Principles

• Timing, standards, no wastage, energy and passion