2014 bookings

BLTC's are filling up fast for 2014, with bookings now being taken for August and December entry dates (BLTC 19 and 20).

Just a reminder that it is essential that all applicants collate their experience in a diary and get signatures for as much of this as possible - especially the visits to bat roosts and other licensed situations - without this we cannot progress your application.

A reminder that the MINIMUM entry requirements are: 50 bat contact hours (time spent seeing bats/bat signs) + a MINIMUM of five visits to known bat roosts with a licensed bat worker, but the more experience you have the better and nothing is better for learning than getting out there and seeing it!

You will need additional hours outside of the BLTC before you can complete the course too -it is not a course for the feint hearted or those that cannot dedicate serious time and commitment. Becoming a licensed bat worker is far more than just 'going on a course'!

Class licensing for bats - STOP PRESS!

Following the recent announcement that Natural England bat licences will now follow the new Class Licence system, we can confirm the BLTC will provide training towards Class Levels 1 and 2*.
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/wildlife/batlicencefeature.aspx
and our Bat Catching and Handling courses will provide opportunities to gather skills for Class level 3 and 4 skills too. More information at www.battraining.co.uk

*As always, the availability of bats cannot be guaranteed, but we are rarely disappointed!

Quick Update

Just a quick up date - we are now booking for BLTC 17 which starts in December 2013. For more information please now contact: training {at} wildwoodecology.com