fo5ter Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I just booked my DSC1 for december I have never been stalking before so Im taking the course as the best way to learn what Im doing and to be taken seriously by the FEO when I ask him for a bigger gun for christmas A good mate of mine is a ranger at a local deer park who is a fountain of experience to draw upon but he only took the exam and not the course. Any advice from any stalkers on here who have sat the course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Borrow or buy the cd before, its a good course, I dont know anyone who didnt learn lots from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Probably learn more going out with your mate.... DSC1 - putting in for mine after xmas..........but been out a few times with other stalkers who have "taught" as we have done things. DSC1 seems to be more theory based, Ive got the book and the CD and working my way through them.....the course should be comibined......but hey...you gotta make money.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 The DSC1 is totally theory based, it doesn't claim to be anything else. The others have said it, get the Deerquest CD and get learning, the more you can do in advance the easier it will be when you get there. If you can get out with your mate to learn about the practical side. It's a bit like taking your driving test, there is a big difference between what you need to do to pass that, and proper day to day driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fo5ter Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Thanks The course is with David Stretton at donnington park - big fat training manual is included and is on its way in the post I might offer myself as a volunteer down at the other park and get some quality time in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macnab Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Enjoy it. Practise your kneeling and standing shots until you are confident then on the day you will be cool as a cucumber, as everyone else starts getting the yips. Do a search on here for tips on the course and learning. Try and use the course as a refresher for work you have done in the weeks beforehand, if you try and learn it all that week you will struggle. Deerquest is a good start but be aware it is out of date and some of the answers have been changed. If you can afford it sign up to the online learning and testing organised via the BDS. You can get it via their website. Good luck. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 you'll love it, i did it 2 weeks ago, it was an absolutely fascinating 4 days, i learnt so much and met so many like minded good people, just make sure you read the course literature before hand it was enjoyable not having to take notes constantly like some of the others who hadn't read the book enjoy mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulABF Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Apologies for latching on to your thread, but, any soldiers reading this - do you realise you can do your DSC1 at Otterburn training area and your learning credits will cover 85% of the course. Contact the RLO for more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek.snr Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 its kneeling or sitting ,if your not comfortable kneeling ,have a look at some of the sitting positions used by the field target lads.done mine in sept ,only a fool fails to learn ,its a great course,good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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