Would there be sufficient demand for a course beyond DSC2 that came at Deer Management purely from a stalking perspective? Personally I think it unlikely, but would be happy to see someone give it a go.
Looking to Scotland, I think something just like that may be required in future.
At the moment entry to the SNH "Fit and Competent" register recognises a DSC2 completed in the last five years as sufficient qualification. But in future that is expected to change and it is not clear what the requirement will be to remain on the register more than five years post-DSC2, other than "
providing details of two referees who can provide evidence that you meet the required standards." which seems wooly and open to abuse.
For some aspects of deer management in Scotland, being on the "Fit and Competent" register is essential.
Edit:
I've just checked the requirements for F+C renewal and they are interesting:
Details of any evidence of continued professional development in Deer Management
Are you a Best Practice subscriber?
Have you attended any Best Practice Demonstration Events?
If yes above, where?
Have you attended any courses in deer management since being on the Fit and
Competent Register?
If yes above, where and when?
Have you attended any open days, public events, deer management group
meetings or seminars where deer management has been discussed since being
on the Fit and Competent Register?
If yes above, where and when?
Please detail any further information that you feel may be appropriate to demonstrate an element
of continuous professional development in deer management.
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), if nothing else to differentiate it from the stalking qualifications.
surely after the Basic one (oh yes different Authority 
