Course description
Gamekeeping offers a challenging and rewarding way of life, and the focal point of this course lies in the practical 'hands-on' training students receive. Our approach to delivering this course effectively readies our students for advancing either into full-time jobs or pursuing higher education within the realm of land-based industries. Within the curriculum, students will strive to attain the Deer Management Qualification Level 1, a widely accepted benchmark in the field of wild deer management.
- ATV operations
- Care and working of the Deer Pony
- Deer Biology
- Deer Stalking
- Game Meat Hygiene
- Gamekeeping; An Introduction to Public Relations
- Gamekeeping Health and Safety
- Gamekeeping Work Experience
- Grouse and their Habitat, an Introduction
- Gundogs Breeds and Care
- Pest and Predator Control
- Safe Use of Shotguns and Sporting Rifles
- Shoot Day Skills
- First Aid
- Manual handling
Entry requirements
Applicants should be at least 16 years of age, with a reasonably high standard of physical fitness. Motivation and an understanding of working in the rural sector is beneficial to all applicants.
School leavers
Mature students
All students are required to gain a suitable placement on an estate for the duration of the course. Applicants are responsible for securing this placement, but support will be given to help applicants find a suitable placement, which will be discussed at interview. Applicants will be required to submit a CV if they would like support to find a work placement.
Progression
- HNC Wildlife and Conservation Management
- Enhanced career prospects within the game and wildlife management industry
After successfully completing the NC Gamekeeping course, many of our students progress on to the HNC Wildlife and Conservation Management where they further enhance their knowledge and experience working within the sector. The progression rate of our students into full-time employment is very high, with many securing full-time employment in sporting estates and wildlife management areas.
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Course Type: Work based training
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UHI North, West & Hebrides
Ormlie Road
Thurso
Course Type: Online
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UHI North, West & Hebrides
Ormlie Road
Thurso
Course Type: Full-time
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UHI North, West & Hebrides
Ormlie Road
Thurso
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UHI North, West & Hebrides
UHI North, West & Hebrides
Ormlie Road
Thurso