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This Lantra-accredited Customised Award is exclusively developed and delivered by a Lantra-approved Training Provider, who meets our quality standards. The course is specifically tailored to meet learners’ needs. For further details about the course content and delivery locations, please contact the Training Provider using the details provided below.

The minimum age to undertake this course is 14.

The finer details

The ‘Airgun Proficiency Course’ (APC) is designed to provide professional operatives and recreational shooters with best practice guidance in the safe use of airguns and the humane dispatch of pests and vermin. 

The theory element of the course is delivered via a series of taught modules and classes on the ‘UK Shooting & Hunting Academy’ an online, e-learning platform and established UK Learning Provider. 

Assessment of the candidates uptake of the theory element is also carried out on the academy platform via a multiple choice exam that requires a pass mark of 80%.

Having completed the theory element of the course, the candidate is expected to then follow this up with an in-field, practical demonstration of safety and skill with an airgun. The assessment for which requires that the candidate handle an airgun safely and place a series of well-aimed shots on a target. 

Delivery method

Classroom and practical

Recognised by

Lantra Awards

Course description:

Airgun Proficiency Course (APC) Download PDF

Who should attend?

All those involved in the use of airguns for vermin and pest control. 
 
Including: 
Professional Pest Control Operatives 
Recreational Airgun Hunters

What will be covered?

The objective of the ‘Airgun Proficiency Course’ is to ensure that those who intend to use airguns in the dispatch of vermin and pests, are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to be able to humanely dispatch vermin and pests in a safe, professional and humane manner.

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