Study Gamekeeping, Wildlife and Conservation
If you enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in wildlife and conservation, then our qualifications in gamekeeping, wildlife and conservation management and countryside skills with ranger training could provide you with a rewarding career in one of Scotland’s most important rural industries.
With our range of expertise and excellent relationships with industry specialists and estate owners from all over the country, you’ll work in our natural environment and gain training in real-life environments.
Our courses are designed to equip you with best practice, practical skills, and theoretical knowledge, preparing you for a successful career as a gamekeeper, stalker, ghillie, wildlife manager or ranger.
Courses
- NQ Countryside Skills with Ranger Training SCQF 5 (Fort William, Abriachan)
- NC Gamekeeping SCQF 5 (Work Based) (Online Virtual Classroom)
- HNC Wildlife and Conservation Management (Online Virtual Classroom)
- HND Wildlife and Conservation Management (Online Virtual Classroom)
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- NQ Outdoor Adventure SCQF 5 (Broadford)
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- HNC Horticulture (Stornoway)
- Growing Roots: Creating Sustainable Adventure Experiences with Trees (Online Virtual Classroom)
Celebrating success
To mark the end of the academic year, students, staff and supporters gathered at Rothiemurchus Estate for a day of activities, recognition and celebration - including a clay pigeon shoot and awards presentation.
Meet your lecturer
Students on our NQ Countryside Skills with Ranger Training SCQF 5 course learn from Simon Harry, Lecturer in Countryside Skills with Ranger Training.
With decades of experience in conservation, ranger services and woodland management in Scotland and overseas, Simon brings a wealth of real-world expertise to his teaching. His career has included ranger roles in Wales, Zambia and New Zealand, developing the national Forest School training programme, and leading award-winning community woodland projects in the Highlands.