We spend a large part of our lives at work, so making the most of this time to develop our skills and abilities is important, enjoyable and worthwhile.
Improving your skills will:
Help you to do your job better
Keep your skills up to date
Help you to progress in your career.
Employers in the game and wildlife management industry have identified many areas which will help their businesses and help you to progress, including:
Knowledge and expertise in game meat and hygiene legislation, and food traceability issues
There will be an increased requirement for qualified specialists to advise and deal with these issues
Greater knowledge of environmental issues, species, habitat, and management skills
The traditional gamekeeper role is expected to evolve into a ‘land manager’ role, for which these skills will be needed
Auditing skills
These will be required to manage legislative demands and also major changes, such as counting of species for the introduction of wind farms
Business development, management, technology and communications skills
Operators will require these skills to compete in a global market.
Whatever your age, experience or ambitions, there are qualifications and routes into learning to suit you.
