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Beginning Falconry Award
What sort of qualification is the Beginning Falconry Award?
The Beginning Falconry Award is a Lantra Awards customized award and does not hold NVQ or VRQ status. This is because the falconry industry did not want a regulated qualification. It is arranged through Approved Admin Points who each have access to registered and approved Assessors who assess the candidates.
I am interested in going on a Falconry course, how can I do this?
If you are a candidate you should contact one of the Approved Admin Points on the list.
If you are an applicant Assessor you will need to attend Assessor training. Details of this are confirmed in the Falconry information pack.
How do I become an Approved Admin Point?
Details of how to become an Approved Admin Point are listed in the Falconry Information Pack. (attach information pack)
How much does it cost to become an Approved Admin Point for Falconry?
£25.00 +VAT (£29.38) – in addition External Verifier visits are required which are chargeable (see below).
How much does it cost to get a Falconry award certificate?
You would need to discuss this with the Approved Admin Point as they charge for assessment costs in addition to the Lantra Awards certification charge of 15.00+VAT.
How much does it cost to become a Assessor for the Falconry award?
£75.00+VAT to attend the Falconry Assessor training course. There are currently no other registration fees.
How much does an External Verifier visit cost?
£250+VAT. The visits are normally carried out every 2 years, but can be more frequent based on External Verifier reports and feedback. This charge is paid by the Approved Admin Point to Lantra Awards. A maximum of 4 Assessors can be verified during one EV visit.