The benefit of ‘in person’ courses include,
Assessments are
This means that your qualification is recognised, respected and one to be proud of achieving.
Ben, has a proven and longstanding history of training deer stalkers dating back to 2005 and became affiliated with BASC as an Approved Trainer and Assessor in 2017.
Pre course study of the manual is required. On successful completion of the course and it’s assessments you will have a good theoretical knowledge of all aspects of deer stalking including, the law, safety, ballistics, UK deer species, their biology and ecology, humane culling, carcass handling and food hygiene.
You will be taught and assessed for your Large Game Meat Hygiene Theory Qualification. You will find more information on this part of the course here..
On completion of your course you are enrolled onto an exclusive discount scheme to help with the expense of setting up with your deer stalking kit and equipment.
50 multiple choice questions – Selected from a cross section of the DSC1 Syllabus. Pass mark 40/50
40 multiple choice questions – Pass Mark 32/40. This forms the theory element of your Large Game Meat Hygiene assessment which is completed with the practical assessment when you progress on to your DSC2.
20 Slides on a powerpoint presentation. You must record the Species and the sex pictured on each. Pass mark 16/20
A simulated deer stalk where you will be tested practically/verbally on saftey in different scenarios. Pass Mark 10/10
You will be required to prove a minium standard of marksmanship on a deer target from set distances, in different positions, using deer stalkingshooting aids. For standards please watch our video.
Deer Central run public courses at a numer of locations accross the South of England. Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Herefordshire and at the National Shooting Center in Surrey. You will find our current list of courses open for application here.
Cost variable according to venue and can be found in the description section on application forms.
Courses can be organised for your group and at a location to suit you.
Price is based on 8 Candidates and plus costs.
Please enquire and we can provide further details and a more definitive quote.
We can deliver ‘one to one’ courses or offer ‘assessment only’ if you are confident in preparing on your own.
