RTA HUMANE ANIMAL DISPATCH COURSE Saturday 23 November Carnforth

[cookingfat]

Hi Tony,

Good post, and I too agree with your last paragraph. The RSPCA Should back it however, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the DI to do one, and as for the RSPCA supporting a course that consisted mainly of deer stalkers, I think not. I reckon they'd be well scared of fall-out from that one. But you're right, they Should
back it.

You ask how our course will be different to the BDS one, well I only know what I have been told about it so can't really say how it will differ, except to say that I can't take a HAD course seriously if there is no practical demonstrations and some means of testing candidates' practical abilities.

As far as it being 'in vogue' Tony, .. Perhaps it is, but our course is purely in response to requests by several SD members and some others who requested that we develop such a training program, and who feel that the 'alternative option' just doesn't cut it!

Anyone interested in our HAD course can rest assured that we will cover in detail both the theoretical aspects of the HAD Operator's role, but also the practical aspects of what they may face in the real-life scenario.

Hope that helps.

Best regards,

Mike.

Thanks for your replay Mike

your second paragrath makes a lot sense to me, if there was some sort of practical demo and maybe a test then your course would have some real meaning.

I would give the RSPCA a try Mike, I attended a course last year which was sponsored and paid for by them and run by the DI for Wiltshire deer collision scheme, all of the participants where stalkers, I also went on the RSPCA's call list from which I do get a lot of call outs, and the bit you will like is they always ask how much my charge for my services....!
When called out by them I always call it in to the police so to get the insurance and cover from them.

good look for your course.

Tony

 

[cookingfat]

Thanks for your replay Mike

your second paragrath makes a lot sense to me, if there was some sort of practical demo and maybe a test then your course would have some real meaning.

I would give the RSPCA a try Mike, I attended a course last year which was sponsored and paid for by them and run by the DI for Wiltshire deer collision scheme, all of the participants where stalkers, I also went on the RSPCA's call list from which I do get a lot of call outs, and the bit you will like is they always ask how much my charge for my services....!
When called out by them I always call it in to the police so to get the insurance and cover from them.

good look for your course.

Tony

Mike, now you seemed to have sorted out some sort of lantra award for your RTA course, just wondering if you have approached the RSPCA to get some funding so you could offer your course at a discounted rate for SD members for a job that they maybe doing for free should there constabulary ever start a scheme?

 

[Jelendeer]

Mike, now you seemed to have sorted out some sort of lantra award for your RTA course, just wondering if you have approached the RSPCA to get some funding so you could offer your course at a discounted rate for SD members for a job that they maybe doing for free should there constabulary ever start a scheme?

Hi Tony,

In all honesty we have been so busy, especially with the preparation for the BSS, we haven't really had time to speak to the RSPCA. However, its a really good idea and we will certainly look into it after the show.

If you're coming up to the BSS do call in and see us. (There will be free beer!!!!)

Regards,

Mike.

 

[cookingfat]

Hi Tony,

In all honesty we have been so busy, especially with the preparation for the BSS, we haven't really had time to speak to the RSPCA. However, its a really good idea and we will certainly look into it after the show.

If you're coming up to the BSS do call in and see us. (There will be free beer!!!!)

Regards,

Mike.

Hi Mike,
like you I have been very busy, end of season days and the start of tracking days on deer movement days,
hoping to get up to the BSS but not sure if I won't to spend all that time in traffic jams like last year. Are you going to Kelso? As I am defiantly going to that one.

out of interest who have you got to do your RTA courses ?

Regards Tony

 

[cookingfat]

I would be interested to speak to anyone who attended this please.
If you pm me I will phone you.
cheers