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Elmwood Campus

Content

This course provides a mixture of practical training and background knowledge. As well as completing vocational training in a real working environment, you'll help to manage a local estate in Fife.

You'll also undertake residential work placements to upland estates for both red deer and grouse management.

Throughout the course you'll be involved in all aspects of the provision and management of field sports, including being actively involved in the preparation and running of shoot days at a local estate.

You'll also have the chance to undertake industry-certified courses, such as Deer Management Qualification Level 1, ATV training and snaring accreditation.

Content includes: Deer Stalking; Use of Shotguns and Rifles; Pest and Predator Control; Gamebird Production and Hatchery; Gun Dog Care and Handling.

Entry Requirements

3 subjects at National 4 including English.

Progression Routes

Employment in Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management