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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
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Date |
Venue |
5th September,
2009
Sorry -
Now Fully
Booked |
Haxey
near Doncaster
Yorkshire |
3rd October,
2009 |
Haxey
near Doncaster
Yorkshire |
Cost of the course is
£105 (including VAT) per person which includes
refreshments and lunch.
Please note there is limited availability on all our
courses - so please book early.
Further
courses are being planed
dates and venues will be announced
here shortly.
If you would
like to join a 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 ..........
14/6/09
June 13th
2009
Course
Completed
successfully -
This
course was run in glorious sunshine! But just as
it finished there was a tremendous downpour -
luckily we just made it inside, very enjoyable day was
had by all!
June 13th 2009 course
From
Register
Office ..........
23/5/09
May 16th
2009
Course
Yet another
"raging" success. More great Molecatchers ready to
do battle !!
May 16th 2009 course
From
Register
Office ..........
6/4/09
April 4th
Course
Successfully
completed - report awaited
From
Register
Office ..........
19/3/09
March 14th 2009 course
March 14th 2009 course
This was the
first time we had held a course in
Eastleach Turville in Gloucestershire,
it is a beautiful village set in rolling
Gloucestershire countryside.
The course
was very successful and enjoyed by all.
We were
delighted to have the added benefit of the company of
the current leader of the BTMR "Molecatcher of the Year"
competition,
Ian Dando who came along to give us a hand with the
practical part of the course, Ian is second from
the right
From
Register
Office ..........
10/3/09
March 7th 2009 course
March 7th 2009 course
Another fine body of men
- ready now for action !!
On this course BTMR was
able to celebrate its second year.
Brian, our revered
founder, noted that we now had more members than ever
with recruitment increasing by the week - more record
levels of customers, a very full and heavily subscribed
training programme and now well over 3500 visits to our
website per month from the public looking for a
Traditional Molecatcher.
Again this year, after
the course Simon Bollons (one of our
Trainers)
presented the BTMR with a magnificent 2nd Birthday cake
baked especially for the occasion by his wife Janet.
Click the picture to enlarge and appreciate the
wonderful detailed work that went into the cake - again
a fabulous and delicious creation !! Thank you Janet.
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From
Register
Office ..........
16/2/09
February 14th 2009 course
February 14th 2009 Course
Dear Brian and Simon
Thank you for a fantastic day at Haxey. I
enjoyed both the theory and the practical
sessions immensely and learnt a great deal. I
can't wait for the snow to melt up here so I can
find the field never mind the runs! It was well
worth the journey not only for the course but
also to meet yourselves and the other
participants. I haven't enjoyed Valentines' day
as much for along time!
Best wishes
John |
Another full and successful course
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From
Register
Office ..........
12/1/09
January 2009 course
Again a very enjoyable course despite the weather!.
It was a bitterly cold day for the practical (minus 3)
so we had a bit of difficulty probing the ground for
mole runs and then opening them up. Everyone managed to
get a few traps in the ground and found out how
hostile Molecatching can sometimes be!
Great feedback from
people attending as usual.
These courses are now
described as 'The most complete,
comprehensive and in depth courses available in
traditional Molecatching.
January 2009 Course
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From
Register
Office ..........
12/11/08
November Course - Another successful course - this time
with reasonable weather - but again with great company,
good food and a great learning experience for all - what
does the weather matter !!ved to be a tremendous
November 2008 Course
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From
Register
Office ..........
21/10/08/08
The
Training Courses in both September and October were not
only fully booked but also proved to be a tremendous
success !!
Happy faces all round.......
October 2008 Course
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September 2008 Course
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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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