Game and Wildlife Management

Modern Apprenticeship

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What's Game and Wildlife Management like?

Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to improve the wellbeing of Scotland’s animals? Study for a game and wildlife management apprenticeship and start a career that is dedicated to protecting natural habitats. 

What's the qualification?

SCQF Level 5

You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5. 

  • Game and Wildlife Management: Deer at SCQF level 5

  • Game and Wildlife Management: Game Rearing at SCQF Level 5

  • Game and Wildlife Management: Upland/Grouse at SCQF Level 5

  • Game and Wildlife Management: Lowland at SCQF Level 5

SCQF qualification levels explained

What will I learn?

During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:   

  • Monitor game populations and habitats 

  • Monitor and maintain health, safety and security 

  • Establish and maintain working relationships with others

  • Control vertebrate pests and predators

  • Care for and handle animals used to support gamekeeping and wildlife management activities

  • Monitor access to wildlife management area

  • Support game populations

  • Maintain and repair structures 

You will develop the following core skills:   

  • Time management 

  • Problem-solving 

  • Communication 

  • Team work 

These transferrable skills are useful for working in other jobs such as game rearing and highland game keeping.

Where could it take me?

This Modern Apprenticeship gives you a number of options. Carry on your education with a higher qualification in game and wildlife management or find a full time job.   

Further education: Carry on your studies through applying for a bachelor’s degree in conservation. This could lead to a higher qualification such as a Masters in wildlife management. The experience you have gained will support your university application.   

Straight to work: Use your qualifications and find a job in the wildlife industry. After completing the apprenticeship, you could move onto jobs like:   

  • Game keeper 

  • Underkeeper  

  • Wildlife biologist 

  • Under-stalker 

  • Game farm worker 

  • Conservation specialist

Entry requirements

Although there are no set requirements for the apprenticeship, it is good to have an interest in the game and wildlife management field.  

How does it work?

You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider. 

How long will it take?

This Modern Apprenticeship will take 12 to 24 months to complete.  

How to apply

Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.

You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.

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