We are a training provider for the Forestry and Arboricultural Training Fund.

Find us on the list of registered training providers with the Forestry Commission.

Grants are available to fund your learning journey!

Topics that will be covered over the course are:

• Deer Species Identification
• Deer Biology and Ecology
• Stalking Techniques and Taking the Shot
• Safety and Practical Rifle Shooting
• The Law
• Species of deer found in the British Isles- Red / Sika / Fallow/ Roe / Muntjac / Chinese Water Deer
• Safety
• Deer Identification
• Damage Identification
• Rifles – Ballistics – Zeroing
• Taking the shot – Reaction to shot – Gralloching a deer
• Census – Records – Trophies – Cull selection
• Fencing – Highseats – Forest Design
• Law and Liabilities
• Equipment and use of dogs
• Range Tests
• Simulated Stalk
• LANTRA Wild Game Meat Hygiene Level 2

The four-day course culminates in a day of examinations designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of the topics covered. In addition, a range test is conducted to ensure that the candidate is accurate and humane when using a deer caliber rifle.

Successful candidates will be awarded DSC Level One and are then able to register for the DSC Level Two portfolio.

Duration:  4 days

Outcome:  Candidates acquire a suitable level of knowledge to pass the DSC Level 1 criteria

Certification:  DSC Level One Certificate and LANTRA WGMHL2

Test:  Candidates will be assessed on both their theoretical and practical knowledge/ability.