Training, skills and workforce development are key to business success. That’s why we work with you so you can access the training, qualifications, skills and knowledge you need. Read more...
What We Do For You
For a skilled and successful game and wildlife industry.
We work to set the standards and qualifications so you can be your best
Setting your standards
Every three years, we work with you to review the jobs, skills and activities people carry out within game and wildlife management to ensure your National Occupational Standards (NOS for short) are up-to-date. The game and wildlife management NOS were reviewed in 2009.
NOS are great for businesses - small and large - providing the valuable information you need to develop job descriptions, training and recruitment plans. They help you recognise what skills are missing in your business and find the most relevant training and learning you need. Importantly, NOS also form the basis of Game and wildlife management qualifications. Read more about NOS.
Apprenticeships
The game and wildlife management Advanced Apprenticeship is the on-the-job training that helps an apprentice meet the official requirements. During 2009 and 2010, we invited you to review the game and wildlife management apprenticeship to ensure it reflects how the industry has changed.
View the latest framework here.
Bite-sized and flexible qualifications
You told us you wanted more flexible qualifications. The new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF for short) is proving to be a breakthrough in how people’s skills in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are recognised and accredited.
The QCF allows you to custom-build your qualification as you can ‘pick and mix’ what units of learning you want. By working with us on their development, you have influenced these new qualifications so they provide the best mix of knowledge and skills required.
Bringing Scottish qualifications together
The Scottish Qualification Credit Framework (SCQF for short) is Scotland's lifelong learning framework. It is designed to help you understand and compare the range of qualifications available in Scotland, bringing together the main Scottish qualifications offered in schools, colleges and universities.
The SCQF makes qualifications easy to describe and understand. It shows how qualifications relate to each other and how different routes can be taken to get the skills and qualifications you need.
Our research programme provides robust information and intelligence
We understand the skills and business requirements of your industry. Through our thorough and well-regarded research, we can identify the needs of the game and wildlife management industry, providing the evidence you and others need to make the best decisions.
Each year, our Skills Assessment report sets out the skills shortages of today’s workforce, and predicts what is needed tomorrow.What does it say about game and wildlife management?
Help you to achieve Investors in People
Investors in People is all about improving your business and addressing these issues by allowing you to focus on your business.
With our vast knowledge and expertise in the land-based and environmental sector we've been approved to deliver Investors in People in England to meet your precise business needs - whatever its size. In fact, it's our years of specialist experience that set us apart, as we are the one and only dedicated sector expert licensed to deliver the IIP programme.
We actively promote game and wildlife management as a positive career choice to young people and adults
We work with you to raise awareness of the range of career opportunities that are available in this different and exciting industry.
We produce information relating to your job roles, working with you to ensure that this material is accurate and reflects the needs of the industry.
We point you towards funding opportunities for training and skills
Our brand new Fund Finder tool will help you find what funding is available to you, so you can take advantage of opportunities out there and maximise your investment in training.
We ensure your voice is heard
Our voice is your voice. We take time to listen to you so we can accurately represent your needs and influence those who make the decisions, especially on issues such as skills and funding.
Staying safe
We work closely with the Health and Safety Executive to make sure you come home safe. We have set up a dedicated health and safety section on our website with the information you need to keep your workplace safe. In some regions we can fund health and safety training . Lantra Awards also develops courses in this area as well including first aid and manual handling.