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The Raptor
Awards
The nationally recognised standard for bird of prey welfare, keeping, and training. Gain your official certification with our expert guidance.
The National Standard
The Raptor Awards provide the essential framework for animal welfare and handler safety. Developed by experienced falconers and veterinary professionals, this is the definitive certification for anyone looking to correctly care for and train birds of prey.
Recognised Excellence: Widely respected by animal welfare officers, zoos, and commercial centres nationwide.
Who Should Enroll?
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Aspiring Owners Learn the critical husbandry and accommodation skills needed before bringing a bird home.
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Career Falconers Essential formal training for those seeking employment in zoos or display teams.
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Veterinary & Rescue Staff Safe handling, dietary needs, and welfare for rehabilitators.
Course Structure
The Complete Learner Journey
01
Keeping Birds of Prey
The absolute foundation. This initial course focuses entirely on welfare and husbandry, covering the essential knowledge required to house, feed, and maintain the health of a captive raptor before any training begins.
- C1: Accommodation and equipment
- C2: Feeding and nutrition
- C3: Monitoring and maintaining health
- C4: Catching and restraining birds of prey
- C5: Legislation
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Training Birds of Prey
Once you understand how to keep a bird, you must learn how to train it. This module covers the traditional and modern techniques required to safely train a bird from the perch to free flight.
- C6: Falconry furniture and equipment
- C7: Species characteristics, purchase and collection
- C8: Initial training, manning and weight management
- C9: Flying an unrestrained bird of prey
Why Train in Yorkshire?
When you undertake a Raptor Award, your environment and access to different species are just as critical as the syllabus itself.
Start Your Professional Journey
Raptor Award courses are run on specific dates throughout the year and spaces are strictly limited to ensure one-on-one instructional time. Contact us for the latest syllabus, dates, and pricing.
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