FAQ

GENERAL	DSC1	DSC2
Who is DMQ ?	How do I register ?	How do I register ?
Do I need to be a Trained Hunter	What will it cost ?	What will it cost ?
What is a Trained Hunter	Where can I do it ?	Where can I do it ?
How do I become a Trained Hunter	How long does it take ?	How long does it take ?
	Where can I get training ?	Where can I get training and guidance?
	Do I need my own rifle ?	What are the standards ?
	What experience do I need ?	Do I need my own rifle ?
		What experience do I need ?
		Why am I asked questions ?
		Do I need to keep records ?
		Can deer shot out of season count ?
		Do deer shot from a high seat count ?
		Can a witness leave a candidate to stalk into a deer ?
		Must candidates wear gloves during the gralloch ?

DSC1 FAQ
How do I register ?
Contact an Assessment Centre for a registration form.
What will it cost ?
This depends on which Assessment Centre you register with. The DMQ element of any registration fee is the same for all Assessment Centres and covers only administration costs. If you need to attend a training course the fees are payable to the centre offering the training, there is no DMQ charge.. We recommend that all candidates for DSC1 should consider attending a training course before sitting the DSC1 test. All candidate fees are payable direct to the training provider or assessment centre, not to DMQ.
Where can I do it ?
College based Assessment Centres usually offer assessment at one or two venues. Both BASC and BDS have venues round the country and they publish the dates of events.
How long does it take ?
DSC1 assessment can usually be completed in 1 day. Some training events are organised so that the individual assessments are taken on different days.
Where can I get training ?
Some Assessment Centres offer training courses. The costs of these vary so check this with the Assessment Centre. Other courses may be suitable for candidates planning to take DSC1, but you should ensure that all of the relevant areas are sufficiently covered. Only assessment carried out by DMQ approved Assessment Centres will be considered for the award of a DMQ certificate.
Do I need my own rifle ?
No. If you do not have your own deer legal rifle, then Assessment Centres can usually arrange for you to borrow one of their rifles for the assessment, provided you are over 17 and not a prohibited person under firearms legislation.
What experience do I need ?
You do not need any experience of stalking if you attend a training course run by one of the Assessment Centres. If you have no experience of stalking, knowledge of deer or relevant legislation then it is likely that you will need to do some studying and gain some experience before attempting a DSC1 assessment.