• Course Level:Level 2

    Course Duration:18 Months

    Programme Aims

    Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management has a significant impact on the rural economy and landscape in the South West. The industries are served by a number of dedicated individuals that have a real passion for their work.

     

    This is a highly practical programme. Hours are often long and unsociable but the job is rewarding for those interested in country life and all aspects of game management. Learners will be expected to work alongside practising gamekeepers to gain much of their training. All aspects of lowland game keeping will be experienced.

    This apprenticeship programme aims to develop the practical expertise and background knowledge required to establish a career in the gamekeeping industry.

     

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    Entry Requirements

    You will need to have achieved the following:

    •   Initial Assessment results should show that you are working towards Level 1
    •   Relevant work experience and knowledge of your chosen industry
    •   A suitable work placement – we can help to find you one

     

    In addition, it would be helpful if you have the following:

    •  GCSEs (Grades A–C) or equivalent A good reference

     

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    Course Structure

    Progress will be monitored through regular workplace reviews and tutorials.
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    What you will study

    •  Control of pests and predators
    •  Establishing reared game birds
    •  Game shooting activities
    •  Hatching and care of chicks
    •  Monitoring game populations and their natural habitat
    •  Production of fertile game eggs
    •  Public relations and access within a sporting estate

     

    Functional skills are studied alongside this NVQ:


    •   Application of number (Level 1)
    •   Communication (Level 1)
    •   Information Technology (Level 1)

     

    The following wider functional skills are also studied:


    •   Improvement of own learning and performance (Level 1)
    •   Working with others (Level 1)
    •   Problem solving (Level 1)

     

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    Assessment

    Continuous assessment is undertaken throughout the training programme.

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    Progression

    pprentices may progress towards a Level 3 course or a full-time programme where appropriate. Career opportunities extend to Beat Keeper or Under Keeper.

     

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