Following enquiries, the BDS would like to clarify recent reports about a course called the DMC3.
A report suggested that this new commercial qualification “brings together learning pathways” from organisations including BASC and the British Deer Society. To avoid confusion, the BDS confirms that neither we nor our partners were consulted on the course content, and we have no involvement in its development or promotion. We also do not endorse claims that it “brings together qualifications and experience from all respected training providers,” though this may imply that materials from other providers have been drawn upon.
The BDS continues to deliver the Deer Manager’s Course, a three-day programme that has long been considered the benchmark for advanced deer management training. It remains practical, informative, and fairly priced at £450, reflecting the costs of delivering high-quality, face-to-face advanced training. We'd also like to add that for those who choose training with the BDS, any proceeds after costs go directly into supporting our wider charitable work, helping us continue to promote sustainable and responsible deer management across the UK.
In addition, the BDS has collaborated with Deer Management Qualifications (of which BASC is also a member) to develop the Deer Management Certificate, intended for those managing deer populations. Neither of these should be confused with the newly promoted DMC3 course.
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A report suggested that this new commercial qualification “brings together learning pathways” from organisations including BASC and the British Deer Society. To avoid confusion, the BDS confirms that neither we nor our partners were consulted on the course content, and we have no involvement in its development or promotion. We also do not endorse claims that it “brings together qualifications and experience from all respected training providers,” though this may imply that materials from other providers have been drawn upon.
The BDS continues to deliver the Deer Manager’s Course, a three-day programme that has long been considered the benchmark for advanced deer management training. It remains practical, informative, and fairly priced at £450, reflecting the costs of delivering high-quality, face-to-face advanced training. We'd also like to add that for those who choose training with the BDS, any proceeds after costs go directly into supporting our wider charitable work, helping us continue to promote sustainable and responsible deer management across the UK.
In addition, the BDS has collaborated with Deer Management Qualifications (of which BASC is also a member) to develop the Deer Management Certificate, intended for those managing deer populations. Neither of these should be confused with the newly promoted DMC3 course.
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