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Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management

Borders College

Venues

Newtown St Boswells Campus

Content

This course combines College-based theory with work experience and has the following content: Gamekeeping Health and Safety, Shoot Day Skills, Predator and Pest Control, Deer Biology, Work Experience, Introduction to Grouse Management, Safe Use of Shotgun and Sporting Rifle, Game Bird Rearing, Quarry Species, Game Meat Hygiene, An Introduction to Public Relations, Deer Biology, Deer Management Qualifications Level 1 and Core Skills.

Entry Requirements

Should have relevant industrial experience. Subject to satisfactory interview and one positive reference.

Progression Routes

Relevant HNC or Modern Apprenticeship

Start Date

August

Qualification

NC

Study Method

Part time (block release)

Course Length

1 year

Department

Gamekeeping

SCQF Level

5

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Forestry

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Horticulture and Landscaping

Work with Animals