Train Your Team with S&H Academy

Accredited training for forestry, conservation, estate management, pest control and public sector teams

Your team skills matter

Equip your team with accredited training that delivers real-world competence. Designed for estates, land management, pest control, and enforcement teams—our flexible online courses make it easy to enrol staff, track progress, and ensure safe, compliant working practices.
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Easy Team Enrolment &
Management

Track Learner Progress in
Real Time

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Flexible Online Learning + Practical Assessment Options

Who is it for?

Forestry and Conservation Teams

For forestry companies and conservation organisations training staff who operate in remote woodland environments. Build consistent knowledge across your team to support safe field practice, legal compliance, and confident decision-making around firearms, wildlife management, and land use.

Estates and Land Management Organisations

For large estates and land management organisations responsible for day-to-day countryside operations. Give keepers, rangers, and contractors clear, accredited training that supports safer working, better oversight, and a shared standard across sites and seasons.

Pest Control and Public Sector

For pest control and wildlife management businesses, police forces and public sector agencies, and infrastructure or utilities field teams. Train staff who may work near the public or critical assets, improving safety, compliance, and incident readiness.

CERTIFICATES ISSUED

APPROVED VERIFIERS ACROSS THE UK

BEST IN CLASS INSTRUCTORS

HAPPY STUDENTS

Courses for your Team

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Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 - PDS1

An accredited entry-level deer stalking qualification for estate teams, gamekeepers and land managers needing to evidence safe, legal and competent deer management practice.
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Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 2 - PDS2

An advanced deer stalking qualification for experienced stalkers, estate staff and contractors who need verified field competence and recognised evidence of professional standards.
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Deer Management Certificate
Level 3 - DMC3

Our highest-level deer management qualification, designed for professionals responsible for strategic deer control, cull planning, habitat impact and long-term land management outcomes.
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Airgun Proficiency Course - APC

The UK's first and only LANTRA-accredited airgun course for pest control teams, estate staff and operatives who use airguns professionally and need to evidence safe, competent practice.
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Night Shooting Course - NSC

The leading LANTRA-accredited qualification recognised under Natural England’s CL55 guidance 
and perfect for teams operating after dark, supporting safe, lawful and competent night shooting practice for pest control, deer management and land-based operations.
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The Woodland Mammal Damage & Impact Assessment Course

A practical LANTRA Accredited course for forestry, estate and conservation teams needing to identify, record and evidence mammal damage and its impact on woodland establishment and management.

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Firearms, Explosives Regulation & Safety
Course - FERS

Professional-level insight into firearms, explosives, legislation and safety, equipping teams to make informed risk assessments and handle and manage firearms and explosives competently in their roles.
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Firearms Training for Zoos & Wildlife Parks 

A LANTRA-accredited online firearms training course for zoo and wildlife park professionals, supporting compliance with UK legislation, BIAZA guidance and modern zoo practice standards.
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Trusted by industry leaders

How Our Process Works 

01

Tell us About Your Team 

Send us your team size and the roles they cover. One new starter or fifty, we'll map the right courses to the work they actually do.

02

We Build Your Training Plan

We recommend courses from our range, or combine accredited courses with your own internal procedures to build a bespoke programme around how you work.

03

Your Team Learns Online

Staff work through interactive modules and exams at their own pace, in their own time, from anywhere. You enrol them in minutes and track every learner's progress in real time.

04

Practical Assessment in the Field

Choose practical assessment options where needed, issue certificates, and keep records ready for audits and ongoing compliance.

05

Certified and Recorded

On completion your team holds nationally recognised certification you can evidence for compliance, insurance and audit. 

How Our Process Works 

01

Tell us About Your Team 

Send us your team size and the roles they cover. One new starter or fifty, we'll map the right courses to the work they actually do.

02

We Build Your Training Plan

We recommend courses from our range, or combine accredited courses with your own internal procedures to build a bespoke programme around how you work.

03

Your Team Learns Online

Staff work through interactive modules and exams at their own pace, in their own time, from anywhere. You enrol them in minutes and track every learner's progress in real time.

04

Practical Assessment in the Field

Choose practical assessment options where needed, issue certificates, and keep records ready for audits and ongoing compliance.

05

Certified and Recorded

On completion your team holds nationally recognised certification you can evidence for compliance, insurance and audit. 

How Our Process Works 

01

Tell us About Your Team 

Send your team size and roles. We'll match the right courses to their day-to-day work.

02

We Build Your Training Plan

We recommend the best-fit courses, and can blend accredited training with your internal procedures.

03

Your Team Learns Online

Staff complete the training online at their own pace. You can enroll quickly and track progress.

04

Practical Assessment in the Field

Add practical field assessment where needed, issue certificates, and stay audit-ready.

05

Certified and Recorded

Your team finishes with recognized certification you can evidence for compliance and audits.

Trusted training in real workplaces

Field Assessments across the UK

Practical assessments for individuals or groups, delivered at your workplace, our facilities or other locations across the UK

Bespoke Accredited Programmes

Accredited programmes combining recognised qualifications with your organisation’s internal training, procedures and operational requirements

Flexible training at scale

Flexible training pathways that help you upskill teams at scale without compromising quality, standards or operational delivery

Course reviews

In field Assessor was fantastic, and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. He took his time and explained everything fully, making us feel at ease and confident during the assessment. 

S. Bennett - Rentokil

The course ensured that our zoo was up to date with UK legislation and BIAZA guidelines, I would strongly recommend this course and S&H training to other zoos and wildlife parks.

J.Merrington - Chessington World of Adventures

In field Assessor was fantastic, and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. He took his time and explained everything fully, making us feel at ease and confident during the assessment. 

S. Bennett - Rentokil

Next step for your organisation

Talk to S&H Academy about your team training and get a tailored quote