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TRAINING PAGE
TRAINING TO BE A
MOLECATCHER
This
page contains details of the training programme arranged
by BTMR to encourage and support those wishing to join
the elite band of Traditional Molecatchers in the UK.
 Special
Thanks to Flat Pack Traps
Who kindly support and sponsor the traps used in our
Training Courses and give free traps to participants
after the course
www.theflatpack.co.uk
Forthcoming Training Courses
The next course will be held
6th September
at
Haxey
near Doncaster
Book early as course numbers are
limited.
Further Course is proposed for
8th November
at Haxey
Yet more
will be announced here as they are arranged around the
country
If you would
like to join that course download the
application form below and send it in to the BTMR office
(address on the form)
Click on
which format you would prefer....
.....Word
Document....
or
........PDF.......
If you have any questions feel free to email.....
training@britishmolecatchers.co.uk
The BTMR Traditional Mole
Control Course along with its supporting material have
been designed and produced by professional training
designers in consultation with experienced, qualified
mole controllers.
The full one day course
is aimed at people who are just starting in professional
traditional mole catching or those who perhaps have some
experience but wish to expand their knowledge and skills
in the subject.
The course which is lead
by a professional trainer and an experienced mole
catcher is based both in a classroom environment and
outdoors. It combines theoretical input with active,
practical learner participation.
The training includes:
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Reasons for mole control.
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The biology, characteristics and
behaviour of the European mole.
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Methods of mole control.
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History of mole control.
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Types of mole trap.
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Adjusting, tuning and setting mole
traps.
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Tools used in mole control.
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Topography and characteristics of
mole workings.
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Health, safety and risk assessment
for traditional mole control.
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Locating mole runs.
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Setting and placing of mole traps.
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Mole control site management.
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Covering, marking and checking of
mole traps.
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Relevant Legislation
All relevant specialist
equipment and materials are provided.
The training content and
its location can be tailored for specific requirements.
There are no specific
entry requirements for the course but any individual
needs or requirements should be discussed prior to
booking.
Courses can be run
throughout the year when sufficient numbers require.
Learners are provided
with training notes and sample traps to take away
On successful completion
learners receive a certificate and discount on
membership of the BTMR.
Cost of the course is
£105 (including VAT) per person which includes
refreshments and lunch.
From
Register
Office ..........
1/4/08
The
Training Courses on 29th March
2008
at Finningley near Doncaster and at Wokingham in Berkshire proved to be a great
success.
Jason Leigh and
Clifford Owen
after finishing the course discussing
with Brian Alderton some of
the details of the course.
Jays comments were:
'The course has been great,
much better than expected very well structured and
informative. The traps on display were great and a good
insight into different types of trapping available.
The practical side of mole catching has been superb. I
now feel confident to be professional going to any
molecatching job. Thank you very much'
Cliffs verbal feedback was:
'Thank you, it
was a brilliant course, I learnt a lot. I am now keen to
go and put it all in to practice.'
After the course Simon Bollons (one of our
Trainers)
presented the BTMR with a magnificent 1st Birthday cake
baked especially for the occasion by his wife Janet.
Click the picture to enlarge and appreciate the Mole
details - the cake was delicious !! Thank you Janet.
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