A one day course on alpaca conformation and fibre.
Covering:
Basic conformation including teeth, stature, genitalia, legs, gait and body scoring;
Fleece – how to recognise the different qualities and traits of fibre including weight and value, fineness, density, crimp, uniformity, length, colour, amplitude and frequency and an introduction to histograms. You will have the opportunity to assess fleeces and discuss the merits of different qualities and styles.
Course notes will be provided including a glossary of terms.
There will be a maximum of 12 people on the day.
Cost: BAS Members £ 65 + VAT Non Members £85 + VAT
This course will only run if there is a minimum of 8 people.
Regional groups are encouraged to arrange for this course to be held locally for the benefit of their members.
The next evaluation course: To be be confirmed
Venue:
Alpaca assessment (foundation): A two day course for BAS members on assessing alpaca conformation and fleece. This course is a comprehensive package in basic alpaca assessment and applicable to all, as well as being a prerequisite for those wishing to enter the BAS judge training scheme.
Date:
Venue:
Cost: The course costs £360 + VAT (BAS members) or £460 + VAT (non-members).
This course builds on the alpaca assessment foundation course.
Date: TBC
Venue: TBC
Cost: The course costs £450 (BAS members)
BAS Affiliate Courses
Courses offered by BAS Affiliate Trainers are from the set of 11 approved by the Society:
Module 1: Catching your alpaca
Module 2: Fitting a head collar
Module 3: Halter training
Module 4: Feeding and basic management
Module 5: Vaccination, worming and supplements
Module 6: Alpaca breeding
Module 7: Alpaca mating
Module 8: Birthing
Module 9: Shearing
Module 10: What do to with fleece
Module 11: Marketing your alpaca business
Upcoming Courses
Apply directly to the breeder concerned.
Title of course | Practical Alpaca Training:
Introduction to Alpacas (Husbandry and Handling) |
Date of course | Saturday 9th November
This course can be completed with modules 6-10 running on Sunday 10th November to make a weekend of training. |
Name of the Affiliate Trainer running the course | Kate Brookes, assisted by Sue Ashmole |
Affiliate course modules being offered (use the module numbers and titles as a description of each is on the website) |
Module 1: Catching your alpaca
Module 2: Fitting a head collar Module 3: Basic halter training Module 4: Feeding and basic alpaca management Module 5: Vaccination, Worming and Supplements
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Course description – any additional aspects you want to emphasise (limited to 50 words) |
This practical, hands on course is ideal for new and prospective owners and those wanting to know more about caring for alpacas. This course will cover basic husbandry and care, including feeding, vaccinations, worm treatment, parasite control, supplements and shearing information. It will also cover handling, catching and training.
We will limit the course to around 8 students and so, with two trainers, you will get plenty of opportunity to practice your new skills with the alpacas at Mullacott. |
Time/duration | 1000 – 1630 (lunch Included) |
Location inc postcode | Mullacott Alpacas,
Lower Mullacott Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8NA |
Cost | £95.00
Discount: £75 per day if you book two or more places/days
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Contact (email/phone) |
Kate Brookes:
Email: info@mullacottalpacas.com Phone: 07540050969 |
Title of course | Practical Alpaca Training:
Introduction to Alpacas (Conformation, Fibre and Breeding) |
Date of course | Sunday 10th November 2019. This course can be combined with the modules 1-5 course running on 9th November for a full weekend of training. |
Name of the Affiliate Trainer running the course | Kate Brookes, assisted by Sue Ashmole |
Affiliate course modules being offered (use the module numbers and titles as a description of each is on the website) |
Module 6: The alpaca – what to look for
Module 7: Alpaca breeding and mating Module 8: Birthing Module 9: Understand shearing day Module 10: What to do with your alpaca fleece
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Course description – any additional aspects you want to emphasise (limited to 50 words) |
This practical, hands on course is ideal for new and prospective owners and those wanting to know more about caring for alpacas. This course will cover what to look for in your first alpacas, keeping breeding females, shearing and using your fleeces. |
Date of course | Sunday 10th November 2019. This course can be combined with the modules 1-5 course running on 9th November for a full weekend of training.
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Time/duration | 1000 – 1630 (lunch Included) |
Location inc postcode | Mullacott Alpacas,
Lower Mullacott Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8NA |
Cost | £95.00
Discount: £75 per person if two or more places are booked on any of the Mullacott Alpacas BAS Courses |
Contact (email/phone) |
Kate Brookes:
Email: info@mullacottalpacas.com Phone: 07540050969
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Title of course | Practical Alpaca Training:
Introduction to Alpacas (Husbandry and Handling) |
Name of the Affiliate Trainer running the course | Kate Brookes, assisted by Sue Ashmole |
Date of course | Saturday 25th January 2020 |
Affiliate course modules being offered (use the module numbers and titles as a description of each is on the website) |
Module 1: Catching your alpaca
Module 2: Fitting a head collar Module 3: Basic halter training Module 4: Feeding and basic alpaca management Module 5: Vaccination, Worming and Supplements
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Course description – any additional aspects you want to emphasise (limited to 50 words) |
This practical, hands on course is ideal for new and prospective owners and those wanting to know more about caring for alpacas. This course will cover basic husbandry and care, including feeding, vaccinations, worm treatment, parasite control, supplements and shearing information. It will also cover handling, catching and training.
We will limit the course to around 8 students and so, with two trainers, you will get plenty of opportunity to practice your new skills with the alpacas at Mullacott. |
Time/duration | 1000 – 1630 (lunch Included) |
Location inc postcode | Mullacott Alpacas,
Lower Mullacott Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8NA |
Cost | £95.00
Discount: £75 per day if you book two or more places/days
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Contact (email/phone) |
Kate Brookes:
Email: info@mullacottalpacas.com Phone: 07540050969
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Title of course | Practical Alpaca Training:
Make Alpacas Your Business |
Name of the Affiliate Trainer running the course | Kate Brookes |
Affiliate course modules being offered (use the module numbers and titles as a description of each is on the website) |
Module 11: Marketing your alpaca business
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Date of course | Sunday 26th January 2020
(You can make a weekend of training by also attending the Husbandry and Handling course on 25th January) |
Course description – any additional aspects you want to emphasise
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Turn your love of alpacas into a business
Whatever the reason you want to make money from your alpacas, the new course at Mullacott Alpacas will help you turn those dreams into reality. The course will cover choosing the right line(s) of business for you; how to sell your services/products; your brand and USP (unique selling point); marketing and publicity; turning leads into firm business. Then there are all the practicalities – insurance, risk assessment, finances, contracts, tax, VAT, type of company etc. By the end of the day you will have a plan in place to actually make your dreams come true. Kate is a qualified coach and trainer, with extensive experience in helping others to start and build their own business.
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Time/duration | 1000 – 1630 (lunch Included) |
Location inc postcode | Mullacott Alpacas,
Lower Mullacott Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8NA |
Cost | £95.00
***special discount £40 off any two courses/places booked*** |
Contact (email/phone) |
Kate Brookes:
Email: info@mullacottalpacas.com Phone: 07540050969 |
Title of course | Introduction to keeping & handling alpacas |
Date of course | Friday January 31th 2020 |
Time/duration | 9.30am – 4.30pm |
Name of the Affiliate Trainer running the course | Penny Wylie |
Affiliate course modules being offered (use the module numbers and titles as a description of each is on the website) |
Modules 1-5
1. Feeding & basic alpaca mgt 2. Vaccination worming & supplements slides 3. Catching your alpaca 4. Fitting a headcollar 5. Basic halter training
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Course description – any additional aspects you want to emphasise (limited to 50 words) |
The course will be a mix of theory and practical sessions throughout the day. It will be split into two main sections; basic day to day husbandry and healthcare in the morning followed by handling, halter training and leading in the afternoon.
Lunch will be provided with refreshments & biscuits on arrival and during the day
Hard copy handouts and certificate of completion will be provided
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Location inc postcode | Yew Tree Alpacas
Anstey Buntingford Herts SG90DA |
Cost | £95 including lunch |
Contact (email/phone) |
Please book online at https://www.yewtreealpacas.co.uk/shop/courses-workshops
For further information contact us at Yew Tree Alpacas Tel 01763 848257 or email: info@yewtreealpacas.co.uk
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Title of course | Practical Alpaca Training:
Introduction to Alpacas (Husbandry and Handling) |
Name of the Affiliate Trainer running the course | Kate Brookes, assisted by Sue Ashmole |
Date of course | Saturday 14th March 2020
This course can be completed with modules 6-10 running on Sunday 15th March to make a weekend of training. |
Affiliate course modules being offered (use the module numbers and titles as a description of each is on the website) |
Module 1: Catching your alpaca
Module 2: Fitting a head collar Module 3: Basic halter training Module 4: Feeding and basic alpaca management Module 5: Vaccination, Worming and Supplements
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Course description – any additional aspects you want to emphasise (limited to 50 words) |
This practical, hands on course is ideal for new and prospective owners and those wanting to know more about caring for alpacas. This course will cover basic husbandry and care, including feeding, vaccinations, worm treatment, parasite control, supplements and shearing information. It will also cover handling, catching and training.
We will limit the course to around 8 students and so, with two trainers, you will get plenty of opportunity to practice your new skills with the alpacas at Mullacott. |
Time/duration | 1000 – 1630 (lunch Included) |
Location inc postcode | Mullacott Alpacas,
Lower Mullacott Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8NA |
Cost | £95.00
Discount: £75 per day if you book two or more places/days
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Contact (email/phone) |
Kate Brookes:
Email: info@mullacottalpacas.com Phone: 07540050969
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Title of course | Practical Alpaca Training:
Introduction to Alpacas (Conformation, Fibre and Breeding) |
Name of the Affiliate Trainer running the course | Kate Brookes, assisted by Sue Ashmole |
Date of course | Sunday 15thth March 2020. This course can be combined with the modules 1-5 course running on 14th March for a full weekend of training.
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Affiliate course modules being offered (use the module numbers and titles as a description of each is on the website) |
Module 6: The alpaca – what to look for
Module 7: Alpaca breeding and mating Module 8: Birthing Module 9: Understand shearing day Module 10: What to do with your alpaca fleece
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Course description – any additional aspects you want to emphasise (limited to 50 words) |
This practical, hands on course is ideal for new and prospective owners and those wanting to know more about caring for alpacas. This course will cover what to look for in your first alpacas, keeping breeding females, shearing and using your fleeces. |
Time/duration | 1000 – 1630 (lunch Included) |
Location inc postcode | Mullacott Alpacas,
Lower Mullacott Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8NA |
Cost | £95.00
Discount: £75 per person if two or more places are booked on any of the Mullacott Alpacas BAS Courses |
Contact (email/phone) |
Kate Brookes:
Email: info@mullacottalpacas.com Phone: 07540050969
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