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Introduction to Wildlife Management

Wildlife Management maintains populations of wild animals at levels consistent with the best interest of wildlife and the public.

Pest management professionals need to maintain the highest levels of risk management for their customers whilst being aware of non-target species and animals protected by legislation.

Wildlife management provides a balance between the needs of wildlife and the needs of people.

BPCA Registered CPD Points: 7
Basis Prompt points: TBC

Core

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Online virtual classroom

1 day (10 am - 3pm)

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Overview

This one-day practical training course aims to provide candidates with the knowledge and understanding of the risks that wildlife can pose to people and property, how to manage these risks and what to be aware of when developing sustainable management strategies.

Candidates will also gain practical skills in a range of control methods. 

Upon completion of the one-day course, candidates will understand:

  • The main species that need controlling and their biology (Grey squirrels, rabbits, foxes, moles, mink)
  • Why we need to control wildlife
  • Non-target species
  • Legislation to consider
  • Practical guide to approved control methods.

This course is designed for those involved in eradicating and controlling pests within urban and rural environments.

While there isn't a pre-course entry requirement for this programme, you probably get the most out of this course if you already have your Level 2 Award in Pest Management. This BPCA course is open to all.

Delivery

This is a one-day classroom course held in the BPCA offices in Derby. The training will run from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. 

Assessments

There is no assessment for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will receive a BPCA Certificate of Completion in Introduction to Wildlife Management.

If you are on BPCA Registered, you will earn 7 CPD points for completing the course.

If you are on Basis Prompt, you will receive TBC CPD points for completing the course.

Fees

The online course fee includes access to the course and all handouts.

  Including VAT Excluding VAT
Members £202.00 £162.00
Non-members £262.00 £210.00

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 course: No charge
  • 15 working days or less: 100% of fee.
Tutor

Dave Archer has been involved in professional pest control for 40 years, with a preference for rural pest control, particularly mole, fox and deer control.

Dave has specialist pest control trainer for The Agricultural Training Board (later Land Base). He instructed farmers and landowners, primarily in the Home Counties, on the legal methods for controlling pests on their land.

For the past seventeen years, he has run his own company, DKA Pest Control.