Health and Safety
The PDS2 is a Deer Stalking Qualification that is designed to follow on from the relevant knowledge, skills and procedures achieved on the PDS1, or equivalent. This course is a level above progression to evaluate and justify the Trainee’s competence in deer management and control in the field. The PDS2 course is delivered in a blended style with online theory, and two practical FTF assessments in the field. Through online delivery of video demonstrations and case studies the student will gain advanced understanding of firearms and optics, ageing and assessing the condition of deer, how to assess the suitability of land for stalking, how to carry out risk assessments, record keeping and deer management plans. A final multiple choice online examination will need to be completed. Candidates will then be practically assessed on two occasions (F2F) on the preparation and safe handling of equipment, competence at stalking and dispatching deer humanely and safely, the ability to be able to inspect and gralloch deer, and hygienically handle deer in line with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidelines. All our trainers are highly experienced professional, full-time deer managers and are `Approved Witnesses` (AW) or Approved Verifiers (AV) in `Deer Management Qualifications`. Our lead instructor Peter S Jones is a well- known and trusted expert in the industry and has over 25yrs experience hunting deer and large game in the UK, Europe and Africa. Peter is also a former Metropolitan Police Officer with extensive experience of firearms and firearms legislation. The learning outcomes and assessment criteria comply with Ofqual Level Descriptors for Level 1. NOS/Guidance/Legislation: - The Firearms Act (1968)The Firearm Regulations (1998) Home Office Guide on Firearms Licensing Law (Nov 22) NOS – SFJ6134 LANGa17 LANGa5
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