This is a 1 day module that mainly takes place out in the field.

This module is not assessed. Your course provider will send you your attendance certificate.

This module teaches you how to:

• survey and identify badger field signs

• map read and produce survey maps

• carry out fieldwork safely

• follow biosecurity guidelines during surveying

• record badger sett activity and other field signs

• interpret survey maps

• survey different habitat types

It does not teach you how to:

• site traps or dig in

• set traps

• vaccinate

• apply for your licence

• comply with rules on trapping and vaccinating badgers