Qualifications & Credentials at WILDFORCE LTD
At WILDFORCE, our credentials speak volumes. We are proud to be City & Guilds qualified, LANTRA approved contractors, and SSIP-certified—globally recognised marks of professionalism and safety. Our skilled team includes qualified ecologists, experienced land managers, and dedicated conservation specialists whose qualifications underpin our award-winning ecological consultancy services. With expertise in deer management certificates, first-aid training, and adherence to best practices in wildlife management, these certifications empower us to deliver science-based, ethical, and legally compliant solutions in deer control, invasive species management, habitat restoration, and broader environmental consultancy services across the UK. Whether you’re looking for biodiversity net gain, informed wild boar control, or tailored invasive fauna and flora strategies, our qualifications ensure every project is handled with professionalism, safety, and ecological integrity.
WILDLIFE ECOLOGY
& CONSERVATION
A degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation provides the scientific foundation for understanding how species, habitats, and ecosystems function, and how they can be protected in a changing world. Covering subjects such as ecology, biodiversity, habitat restoration, wildlife behaviour, and environmental management, this qualification develops both academic knowledge and practical field skills essential for conservation work. Graduates are trained to apply research, monitoring, and management techniques to real-world challenges, from biodiversity net gain and habitat conservation to the control of invasive species. This university-level training underpins professional practice in ecological consultancy, land management, and wildlife conservation projects across the UK and beyond.
The City & Guilds Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management is a recognised vocational qualification that provides the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in habitat management, countryside conservation, and wildlife management. Covering subjects such as estate maintenance, habitat restoration, environmental protection, and sustainable land use, the diploma blends classroom learning with hands-on training in the field. This qualification equips professionals with the competence to manage land responsibly, support biodiversity, and deliver best practice in wildlife conservation and ecological land management across the UK.
DIPLOMA IN LAND
& WILDLIFE MANGEMENT
DSC1 & DSC2
The DSC1 is the essential entry-level qualification in deer management, covering deer identification, safety, law, and best practice for humane culling. The DSC2 builds on this by assessing a stalker’s ability to apply these skills in real field conditions under observation. Together, these qualifications are the recognised benchmark for professionalism, safety, and competence in UK deer management.
WILD BOAR
The Wild Boar Certificate, awarded by Deer Management Qualifications (DMQ), is a specialist accreditation designed to demonstrate competence in the safe, legal, and humane management of wild boar in the UK. The qualification covers key areas such as boar identification, ecology, behaviour, field safety, firearms use, legal frameworks, and game meat hygiene, ensuring best practice in both conservation and population control. Recognised nationwide, the DMQ Wild Boar Certificate provides assurance to landowners, employers, and authorities that holders are trained to the highest standards of wild boar management and ethical wildlife control.
GAME MEAT
FOOD HYGINE
The Game Meat Hygiene course, delivered by the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO), provides essential training in the safe handling, preparation, and processing of wild game for human consumption. This qualification covers key areas such as food safety law, hygiene best practice, disease awareness, and carcass inspection, ensuring all game meat entering the food chain is handled to the highest standards. Holding this certification demonstrates our commitment to food hygiene, legal compliance, and professional standards in the responsible management and supply of wild game.
GREY SQUIRREL
MANAGEMENT
The LANTRA Grey Squirrel Management course provides specialist training in the safe, legal, and effective control of invasive grey squirrels. This qualification covers key areas such as ecology, legislation, humane control methods, and woodland impact, ensuring best practice in protecting native species like the red squirrel and safeguarding UK woodlands from damage. Holding this certification demonstrates professional competence in delivering ethical, compliant, and effective grey squirrel management as part of wider wildlife and habitat conservation strategies.
PQS SSIP APPROVED
We are proud to be PQS SSIP Approved (Safety Schemes in Procurement), a nationally recognised standard for health and safety compliance in the workplace. This accreditation demonstrates that our company meets stringent industry requirements for safe working practices, risk management, and legal compliance, giving clients confidence that every project is delivered to the highest levels of professionalism and safety. Being SSIP approved streamlines pre-qualification in procurement processes, ensuring we are a trusted and accredited contractor across the UK.
The Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work, combined with specialist Forestry First Aid (FAW+F) training, ensures our team is fully prepared to deal with medical emergencies in both workplace and outdoor environments. This advanced qualification covers critical skills such as CPR, casualty management, trauma care, and injury response, with additional focus on incidents unique to forestry and land-based sectors, including chainsaw injuries, severe bleeding, hypothermia, and crush injuries. Holding these certifications demonstrates our commitment to safety, professionalism, and industry best practice, providing reassurance that all projects are carried out to the highest health and safety standards.
FORESTRY FIRST AID
& FIRST AID AT WORK
MINK CONTROL
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) American Mink Control course provides specialist training in the responsible and effective management of this invasive predator. Covering topics such as mink behaviour, ecological impact, legislation, and humane control techniques, the course equips professionals to protect vulnerable native wildlife, including water voles, ground-nesting birds, and fish populations. Gaining this certification demonstrates competence in delivering ethical, safe, and legally compliant American mink control, supporting wider conservation and biodiversity restoration efforts across the UK.
NIGHT SHOOTING
The LANTRA Night Shooting course, delivered through the Shooting & Hunting Academy, provides accredited training in the safe, legal, and effective use of firearms after dark. This qualification covers essential skills including night vision equipment use, field safety, target identification, legal compliance, and humane dispatch. Designed for professionals involved in deer management, pest control, and wildlife management, the course ensures best practice in night operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, animal welfare, and environmental responsibility.
DBS CHECKED
All members of our team are DBS checked (Disclosure and Barring Service), providing assurance that we meet the highest standards of safety, trust, and professionalism. This certification is especially important when working in sensitive environments, community projects, or alongside vulnerable groups, giving clients confidence that our work is carried out responsibly and with integrity.
SIT ASTRIDE ALL
TERAIN VEHICLE
The City & Guilds Sit-Astride ATV certificate qualifies us to safely operate quad bikes and sit-astride all-terrain vehicles, ensuring safe, legal, and effective use across a range of land and habitat management tasks.
The City & Guilds Sit-In ATV certificate qualifies us to safely operate all-terrain vehicles across varied and challenging landscapes, ensuring safe, legal, and efficient use in land and wildlife management.
SIT IN ALL
TERAIN VEHICLE
CERTIFIED SURVEYOR
OF JAPANESE KNOTWEED
As a Certified Surveyor of Japanese Knotweed (CSJK) through the Property Care Association (PCA), we are qualified to accurately identify, survey, and manage Japanese knotweed infestations. This industry-recognised certification covers best practice in plant identification, risk assessment, treatment strategies, and legal responsibilities, ensuring clients receive expert advice and fully compliant management plans. Holding the CSJK qualification demonstrates our ability to deliver professional, science-based solutions for invasive plant control, safeguarding properties, developments, and natural habitats from the damaging impact of Japanese knotweed.
JAPANESE KNOTWEED
STEM INJECTION
The LANTRA Japanese Knotweed Stem Injection course provides specialist training in the safe, targeted, and effective use of herbicides to control invasive Japanese knotweed. This qualification covers plant identification, legal compliance, herbicide application techniques, and health & safety procedures, ensuring treatment is both environmentally responsible and highly effective. Holding this certification demonstrates our professional competence in delivering ethical, safe, and compliant invasive species management, protecting both property and the wider environment from the damaging impact of knotweed.
THE SAFE APPLICATION OF
PESTICIDES USING PEDESTRAIN
HAND HELD EQUIPMENT (PA6 & PA6AW)
The PA6 certificate qualifies us to safely and legally use hand-held equipment, such as knapsack sprayers, for pesticide and herbicide application, including use in sensitive areas and around water. It ensures all treatments are delivered to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and environmental care.
JAPANESE KNOTWEED
TECHNICIAN
The Japanese Knotweed Technician (JKW Tech) qualification, awarded by the Property Care Association (PCA), provides practical, hands-on training in the professional control and management of Japanese knotweed. Covering areas such as safe herbicide application, treatment planning, health & safety, and legal compliance, this certification ensures technicians can deliver reliable, effective, and environmentally responsible solutions. Holding this qualification demonstrates our ability to carry out best-practice knotweed treatments to PCA standards, giving clients confidence in the long-term management of this invasive species.