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Gamekeeping with Wildlife Management

Borders College

Venues

Newtown St Boswells Campus

Content

Course content includes:

Game and Wildlife Management; Game Bird Management; Sustainable Deer Management; Wildlife Legislation; Workplace Practice; Public Relations; Manage Game Sporting Activities; Working Dogs and Graded Unit.

The attendance will be 5 days for 3 weeks in College and 5 days for 3 weeks on placement over 36 weeks.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers or NC Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management (Level 6). Should have relevant industrial experience.

Progression Routes

Progression may be possible to higher-level courses at other Agricultural Colleges. Careers as Underkeeper, Water Bailiff, Under Stalker or Forest Ranger.

Start Date

August

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Part time (block release)

Course Length

1 year

Department

Gamekeeping

SCQF Level

7

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Forestry

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Horticulture and Landscaping

Work with Animals