The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 introduced a requirement that anyone operating traps to be governed under a spring trap approval order (Fenn, Doc, Quill etc) must have:
- Attended an approved training course
AND
- Been issued with an individual licence from NatureScot.
BPCA Registered CPD points: 3.5
Basis Registered Points: TBC
This training course follows the Scottish Government-approved course content and fulfils Part 1 of this new requirement.
The course is designed for existing users of spring traps, however all are welcome to attend.
This half-day training will cover:
- Species
- Law surrounding spring traps
- Types of spring trap
- Tunnel designs
- Trap operation.
This is a classroom-based open training course available to members and non-members.
The training will be delivered on behalf of BPCA by Cameron Balfour of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
If you have multiple employees with a requirement for this training, BPCA can offer a bespoke in-house training option. Please contact training@bpca.org.uk for prices.
There is a short assessment consisting of a 20-question multiple choice paper, and a practical assessment that must be passed before the qualification is achieved.
Unit 1 Classroom and Exam Programme
| |
Including VAT |
Excluding VAT |
| Members |
£78.00 |
£65.00 |
| Non-members |
£90.00 |
£75.00 |
Cancellation Terms:
Course cancellations will only be accepted on receipt of written instruction and are effective from the date received by the BPCA.
• More than 15 working days prior to the Course or exam: No charge
• 15 working days or less: 100% of fee.