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BOESS Add-on Practical Course

by | Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorised

BOESS Add-on Practical Course

Successful completion of the online BOESS course qualifies you to attend one of these practical training sessions in Devon on minimising disturbance, search procedure, and interpreting signs of occupation. Please be aware that you can only book onto this practical course within 12 months of completing your online BOESS course.

Please note: If you purchase this course without prior completion if the online BOESS course, your place will be cancelled and you will be refunded.

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Location 📌
Barn Owl Trust, Waterleat, Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7HU

Time 🕚
11:00 – 15:45

Cost 💳
£200 per person

Date 📅
See available dates below
Further dates will be available later in the year

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Course schedule

11:00 – 11:15
Arrival and registration

11:15 – 12:00
Survey techniques and identifying signs of occupation presentation. Site visit briefing and survey planning session.

12:00 – 12:30
Lunch

12:30 – 15:30
Visit to a local Barn Owl site where you will conduct a survey under the observation and supervision of the Barn Owl Trust’s Schedule 1 Licence/Ringing Permit holder and a Conservation Officer.

15:30 – 15:45
Debrief and course assessment

Further information

Two weeks prior to attendance, you will be emailed a questionnaire on minimising disturbance to help refresh your memory. This will need to be completed and returned to us one week before attendance.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be emailed a certificate. 

If you have any questions about the BOESS add-on practical course, please email kaye@barnowltrust.org.uk.

CL29 licence
In combination with the BOESS online course certificate, the certificate from this training course can be accepted in lieu of one of the two required references for the CL29 licence application to Natural England. 

Please read the following document and fill in the form below to continue to purchase the course.

Health and Safety Guidelines

Personal details - BOESS Add-on Practical Course

Personal details

Health information - Do you suffer with any of the following?

This information will only be used by the Barn Owl Trust and will not be disclosed to any other person unless an emergency arises. These details are requested for your own health and safety.
Problems with your back which may affect your ability to carry out certain tasks(Required)
Problems breathing e.g. do you suffer from asthma or bronchitis(Required)
Sight or hearing disabilities(Required)
Heart condition(Required)
Epilepsy, fits, fainting or blackouts(Required)
Severe headaches(Required)
Diabetes(Required)
High blood pressure(Required)
Fear of heights, vertigo, difficulty with balance(Required)
Allergies which may prohibit you working outside(Required)
Allergies to any known drugs(Required)
Are you up to date with your tetanus vaccination(Required)
Please note, you will be working in an old building during the course and we highly recommend making sure you are up to date with your tetanus vaccination
Are you used to doing physical work(Required)

Working at height declaration

Working at height involves a certain amount of physical and mental exertion. Please read and sign the declaration below to confirm that you do not suffer from any of the contraindications stated below to a degree that would negatively impact on your ability to carry out work at height or put you at danger and that there is no other reason why you should not carry out work at height. • Heart disease/chest pain • Epilepsy, fits, blackouts • Impaired limb function • Diabetes • High blood pressure • Fear of heights/vertigo • Giddiness/difficulty with balance. Declaration: ‘To the best of my knowledge I do not suffer from any mental or physical condition, which would interfere with my ability to work at height in a satisfactory and safe manner; or put myself or others at risk through my participation in these activities. I confirm that I am over 18 years of age and that I will not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while working at height.'
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