DSC 1 - BDS or BASC ?

[Moose67]

Assuming there is no difference between the DSC1 from BDS or BASC - is there any benefit of choosing one over the other ?

 

[VSS]

Assuming there is no difference between the DSC1 from BDS or BASC - is there any benefit of choosing one over the other ?

Not really, although I have to recommend BDS out of a sense of family loyalty!
Go with whichever course is most convenient for you with regard to time and location.

 

[bullet chucker]

I booked with Deer Central. They are based in Somerset.

BC.

 

[Cogswell & Harrison]

BDS for me and no complaints. I would not hesitate with either but the BDS venue was only a twenty minute drive away from home!

 

[Navarone]

Just finished a bds course, was excellent and would highly recommend.

Make sure to read as much as possible before going and also well worth buying the online course questions thing…

 

[SunnyDays]

I did the BASC course, which was well paced, gave enough pre-study work, and was delivered by an instructor that clearly knew his stuff.
Worth noting that BASC membership, and DSC1 gives access to their stalking schemes, which is handy for the vital first few outings.

 

[VSS]

Worth noting that BASC membership, and DSC1 gives access to their stalking schemes, which is handy for the vital first few outings.

BDS also has a stalking scheme, at Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk.

 

[co’den]

I did the BASC course last week as it was at a convenient location. It was excellent. However, I can’t imagine that there is anything between the BDS and BASC courses, as the qualification is the same.

 

[mudman]

BDS also has a stalking scheme, at Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk.

I’ve been a member for years and never knew that

 

[SunnyDays]

BDS also has a stalking scheme, at Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk.

Nice but BASC have schemes in Hampshire, Lancashire, Newmarket, and Bowland (NI), with the possibility of Arran coming back too.

 

[8x57]

I did the BASC course last week as it was at a convenient location. It was excellent. However, I can’t imagine that there is anything between the BDS and BASC courses, as the qualification is the same.

or the NGO.

 

[SunnyDays]

Just go with whichever is most convenient in terms of location and date.

 

[spurs14]

Check but I think the bds course is 3 days and basc is 4 , I did mine with basc couldn’t fault them , the other thing now is you can do an online course with bds with a day to do the actual testing. , this may suit ,
Have a look on both websites and see who’s nearest to with appropriate dates

 

[Tazz]

Did mine through BASC 4 days, I enjoyed it and learned stuff from others on the course as well as the actual course material. As with all courses it largely comes down to the quality or otherwise of the guy delivering it David Stretton did ours he was very good and took us to the deer park to watch some deer

 

[Martes]

As others have said. Go by location

 

[bottletopbill]

Contact www.wessexfieldandgame.co.uk they do courses all around the country speak to Mike as he can do the large game and meat hygiene course as well as DSC1

 

[British Shooting Services]

Doesn't matter, which assessment centre you complete a DSC 1 with (BASC, BDS, NGO, etc.) the exams / tests are set by Deer Management Qualifications (DMQ) and they issue the certificates. Course duration can vary with most being 3-4 days , the choice is yours!!