Livestock Checkers and Conservation Grazing in Practice Courses
Please note: The Livestock Checkers courses are currently running. We are re-organising the delivery of the two day Conservation Grazing in Practice course at present so there will be a break in the course programme with new courses currently being planned for late Summer 2010.
GAP is an approved training provider and has developed two national stock husbandry training courses. The courses are Lantra-accredited and aim to provide a basic introduction to livestock for extensive/conservation grazing. They are delivered on a regional basis around the country and to date we have run around 30 courses at locations from the Isles of Scilly to Stirling.
There are two courses:
- A one day Livestock Checkers course designed to provide basic training for volunteer stock checkers. For further information on this course please click here
- A two day Conservation Grazing in Practice course aimed at increasing awareness of the behaviour and husbandry of grazing animals in extensive/conservation grazing systems. The course covers everything from paperwork and legal requirements to a practical handling session. For further information on this course please click here
Both courses include a mix of outdoor practical sessions and indoor classroom work. If you are interested in attending a course near you then please contact us.
Training courses can now be paid for via RBST's secure online shop. Please also complete a booking form and send it to Eleanor Newson at the GAP Office.
Booking Form (WORD DOC)
What others think
Some comments from participants in previous courses include:
- “course excellently put together and presented”
- “thoroughly enjoyable”
- “good set of people - sharing experience and communications are very important. Hope to build/maintain contacts'
