Humane Animal Dispatch Award – Marford Mill, Wrexham

Aim

This national qualification is essential in some UK Police forces as pre-requisite for those involved in supporting the Police at emergency incidents where deer are caught up on road networks  and within rural or urban environments.

Why is this qualification important

• Ensure the humane treatment of injured animals
• Provides necessary skills for emergency responders
• Enhances safety and efficiency in handling wildlife incidents

Attendance at a course does not guarantee acceptance onto a police HAD scheme, however, the qualification is open to all those wishing to extend their knowledge.

In recognition of the increase of deer vehicle collisions involving deer.  DMQ have developed  in conjunction with the police, a Humane Animal Dispatch course.  The aim of the course is to promote safe and efficient practice when dealing with with deer vehicle collisions (DVCs) where rapid dispatch is the only humane option.

It is a pre-requisite for entry into Police led schemes.

Learning Outcomes

There are 4 main learning outcomes to this certificate, by gaining this qualification the holders will be able to:

1. 1. Understand the legal constraints and implications applicable to HAD
   2. Understand the physiology and anatomy  of deer specific to HAD
   3. Understand the effectiveness, risks, benefits and limitations of the various dispatch tools, with specific consideration  of firearms safety in public settings
   4. Appreciation of site risk assessments, PPE, communications, the decision making process, planning, execution and review

The assessments for this certificate are arranged as follows:

Multiple choice test

There will be single multiple choice test where candidates will be presented with a total of 20 questions, each with 4 possible answers.  The expectation is that they can correctly identify 80% of the correct answers.

There is no time limit for the written paper, normally 30 minutes to 1 hour will suffice.

If a candidate fails the written paper they must re-sit a different paper.  They may not re-sit the assessment on the same day as they failed the original theory assessment.

Course Length
One day

Cost
BASC Member £150.00

If you are not a BASC member please contact the Training & Education department on 01244 573018 for more information.

Cancellation policy
Should there be insufficient bookings, BASC reserve the right to cancel the course. In the interests of fairness BASC will aim to provide candidates notification of cancellation as soon as possible prior to the advertised start date.

We strongly recommend that fees for any accommodation you book are refundable as BASC will not be responsible for any losses incurred by candidates.

If for any reason you cancel your place on the course then the following scale of charges may apply:-

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