Lantra Award "Beginning Falconry"

This award has been developed by Lantra Awards with the help and assistance of professional Falconers throughout the UK. It is a formal award intended for those new to Falconry, or those who wish to keep Raptors and/or Owls. It is approved by the Hawk Board and is administered by Lantra Awards. The award assumes that candidates have no previous knowledge or experience and covers all aspects of Bird of Prey Management and Husbandry up to flying to the fist on a line or creance.

Further Awards in respect of more advanced Husbandry, Breeding and Falconry may be introduced later to compliment this award and to provide a progression path for candidates.

Structure of the Award

The Award is divided into 2 Units.

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Unit 1 Bird of Prey Management and Husbandry

•Module 1 – Housing
•Module 2 – Hygiene
•Module 3 – Feeding and Food Preparation
•Module 4 – Health
•Module 5 – Species Suitability
•Module 6 – Purchasing Your First Bird

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Unit 2 Falconry Basics

•Module 7 – Essential Equipment
•Module 8 – Picking Up and Carrying
•Module 9 – Feeding, Manning and Initial Training Techniques
•Module 10 – Weighing and Weight Management
•Module 11 – Flying to the Fist on a Creance

The award can be also achieved by anyone who is already a falconer. The folder of evidence can be completed with minimal supervision and the assessment carried out over a single day.

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