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Spring Trapping (Scotland) Approved Training

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

Overview

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.

Delivery

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.

Assessments

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.

Fees

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.

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Dates

16 July 2025, Edinburgh Training Centre, Edinburgh

Book - Non-member (£90)

Book - Member (£78) 🔒

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