Welfare

BAS Training Courses

Alpaca Evaluation

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)

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).

Alpaca Assessment (Advanced)

This course builds on the alpaca assessment foundation course.

Date: TBC
Venue: TBC
Cost: The course costs £450 (BAS members)

Training offered by Affiliates

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.

Introduction to Alpacas - 9 November 2019

Title of course	Practical Alpaca Training: Introduction to Alpacas (Husbandry and Handling)
Date of course	Saturday 9^th 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
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
Contact (email/phone)	Kate Brookes: Email: info@mullacottalpacas.com Phone: 07540050969 Web: www.mullacottalpacas.com

Introduction to alpacas - 10 November 2019

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
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 10^th November 2019. This course can be combined with the modules 1-5 course running on 9^th November for a full weekend of training.
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 Web: www.mullacottalpacas.com

Introduction to alpacas - 25 January 2020

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 25^th 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
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
Contact (email/phone)	Kate Brookes: Email: info@mullacottalpacas.com Phone: 07540050969 Web: www.mullacottalpacas.com

Make alpacas your business - 26 January 2020

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
Date of course	Sunday 26^th January 2020 (You can make a weekend of training by also attending the Husbandry and Handling course on 25^th January)
Course description – any additional aspects you want to emphasise	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.
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 Web: www.mullacottalpacas.com

Introduction to keeping and handling alpacas - 31 January 2020

Title of course	Introduction to keeping & handling alpacas
Date of course	Friday January 31^th 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
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
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

Introduction to alpacas - 14 March 2020

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 14^th 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
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
Contact (email/phone)	Kate Brookes: Email: info@mullacottalpacas.com Phone: 07540050969 Web: www.mullacottalpacas.com

Introduction to alpacas - 15 March 2020

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 15th^th March 2020. This course can be combined with the modules 1-5 course running on 14^th March for a full weekend of training.
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
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 Web: www.mullacottalpacas.com

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