Training courses
BASC training courses help to promote and protect shooting and related activities by establishing and maintaining high standards through training, education and best practice.
![Advanced Airgun Hunter](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/advanced-airgun-hunter-600x400-1.jpg)
Advanced airgun hunter
This course will equip you with the knowledge, understanding, and awareness of airgun hunting techniques.
![Air rifle theory](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/airrifletheory600x400.jpg)
Air rifle safe shot theory testÂ
This free course gives you the chance to demonstrate you have the knowledge to use air rifles confidently and safely.
![Airgun Club Safety Officer](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Airgun-Club-Safety-Officer-600x400-1.jpg)
Airgun club safety officer
This course gives you the knowledge and skills required to undertake the task of Safety Officer.
![Airgun instructor](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/airgun-instructor600x400.jpg)
Airgun instructor
This course will equip the candidate with the knowledge, understanding, and awareness of a basic airgun instructor.
![Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/reloading-600x400-1.jpg)
Basic metallic cartridge reloading – England and WalesÂ
Providing you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake basic metallic cartridge reloading.
![Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/reloading2-600x400-1.jpg)
Basic metallic cartridge reloading – Northern IrelandÂ
Providing you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake basic metallic cartridge reloading.
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Become a shotgun coach
Ever thought about becoming a shotgun coach? Perhaps this is the year you can turn that ambition into reality?
![Carcass & butchery course](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/carcass-butchery-course-600x400-1.jpg)
Carcass handling and butchery
This course will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills to undertake home butchery of a deer carcass.
![A deer stalker aiming down their rifle scope](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/dsc1-600x400-1.jpg)
Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1)
The Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1)Â is designed for the shooter who has recently taken up stalking and is seeking further advice and guidance.
![DSC 2](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/dsc2-600x400-1.jpg)
Deer Stalking Certificate 2 (DSC2)
The DSC2 qualification is not obtained via a course but instead a portfolio of evidence that the candidate will gather together and submit for formal assessment.
![First aid](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/firstaid2-600x400-1.jpg)
Emergency first aid at work
This course is both theory and practical based and is realistic and relevant, and aimed at the shooting community.
![FAT courses](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FAT-courses-600x400-1.jpg)
Firearms awareness trainingÂ
Looking to start rifle, air rifle or shotgun shooting? Our firearms awareness courses offer a comprehensive introduction to your chosen discipline(s).
![Firearms courses](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Firearms-courses-600-×-400-px.jpg)
Firearms Courses
We run a range of courses to help not only newcomers but also experienced shooters to improve their knowledge and skills.
![Game shooting](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gameshooting-600x400-1.jpg)
Game shooter certificate
If you have recently taken up game shooting or are looking forward to your first shoot day, this is the course for you.
![Intermediate deer course](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/deer-idc-600x400-1.jpg)
Intermediate deer course
This course is designed as a step between DSC1 and DSC2 to advance and prepare students wishing to undertake the DSC2.
![Woodpigeon](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Woodpigeon-600x400-1.jpg)
Introduction to woodpigeon shooting
Designed to give you all the practical and theory knowledge to confidently and competently get started with shooting woodpigeon.
![Pre-DSC 1](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/predsc1-600x400-1.jpg)
Pre Deer Stalking Certificate
This course will equip the candidate with the knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required for the DSC1.
![Rifle theory](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/rifletheory600x400.jpg)
Rifle safe shot – theory testÂ
The free test gives you with a chance to demonstrate you have the knowledge on how to use shotguns confidently and safely, in a field-based situation.
![Shotgun coaching coaching a student](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/coaching-1-600x400-1.jpg)
Shotgun coach award
The BASC shotgun coach award will enable you to offer a service of practical shooting advice and tuition.
![Shotgun coaching](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/shotguncoaching600x400.jpg)
Shotgun coach award foundation dayÂ
This one-day course is a prerequisite for those wishing to proceed to our shotgun coach award.
![safe shot](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/safe-shot-600-x-400-px.jpg)
Shotgun safe shot – practical testÂ
The BASC shotgun safe shot assessment has been designed to give you the chance to demonstrate a confident and safe use of shotguns in a field-based situation.
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Shotgun safe shot – theory test Â
The free test provides you with a chance to demonstrate you have the knowledge on how to use shotguns confidently and safely in the field.
![Safety officer](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/safetyofficer600x400.jpg)
Shotgun safety officers course
Aimed at equipping you with the knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required to identify and manage issues pertaining to safety on a clay pigeon shoot.
![Small game meat hygiene](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Small-game-meat-hygiene-600x400-2.jpg)
Small game meat hygieneÂ
This one-day course will ensure that shooters can meet the requirements regarding the sale and supply of game.
![Sporting rifle](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sportingrifle600x400.jpg)
Sporting rifle course – small game and lampingÂ
This course includes detailed theory of rifle shooting in the area and discipline involved, followed by time spent in the field simulating lamping situations.
![Wild boar](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/wildboar600x400.jpg)
Wild boar certificateÂ
This course is designed for the sportsman or woman as part of their ongoing commitment to humane and responsible hunting of wild boar.
![Zookeeper firearms course](https://dev.basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/zookeeper600x400.jpg)
Zookeeper firearms course
This course is offered as a bespoke service to zoos and safari parks, which can be tailored to meet specific needs.