Practical Hedge Laying

Learn the basics of hedge laying craft in our two-day practical course.

NI Deer Stalking Training Course

The Country Sports Ireland NI Deer Stalking Training Course has been developed by leading experts to specifically meet the training needs of those people who wish to participate in deer stalking in Northern Ireland.

Large Wild Game (Deer) Meat Hygiene

The Country Sports Ireland Large Wild Game (Deer) Meat Hygiene training course is recognised by the relevant Competent Authorities in the Republic of Ireland – enabling successful learners to sell deer carcasses to Approved Game Handling Establishments.

Certificate in Cornish Hedging - Advanced

On this one day assessment, you will demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of Cornish Hedge construction by building 1m of hedge within the set time.

An introduction to Cornish Hedging

This course is an introduction to the maintenance and construction of Cornish Hedges giving participants the chance to experience the different elements that are required for their construction. The course is very “hands-on” and the emphasis is to learn by doing under the supervision of the instruct…

Certificate in Cornish Hedging - Intermediate

This 10-day assessed course provides you with a foundation in the skills required to independently construct and maintain Cornish Hedges.

Cornish Hedging Skills - Foundation

This 5-day attendance course is an introduction to Cornish Hedging, giving participants the skills needed to build one of these unique traditional field boundaries.

SOILstart

This course is an introduction to creating healthy and regenerative soils for food growing systems - for example, market gardens. 

Shooting Grey Squirrels for Red Squirrel Conservation

This course offers suitable individuals the opportunity to provide the evidence to support they are competent to be permitted to enter private land in possession of an air rifle and to cull grey squirrels in order to conserve red squirrels.

Basic Management & Maintenance of Ponds and Wetland Areas

Whether you have an existing pond or wetland area, or are looking to create a new one, it is important it is managed appropriately in order that it will function correctly.

Humane Deer Dispatch (Skills Card)

The Humane Deer Dispatch Course, designed by the Irish Deer Commission, aims to provide critical knowledge and skills for the humane dispatch of deer. This course is essential for individuals who wish to address the issue professionally and ethically.

Operational Planning and Site Design for the Safe Use of Autonomous Mobile Machines in UK Agriculture and Horticulture

A detailed look at the operational planning and site design considerations in relation to BS 8646:2023 – Code of Practice.