10Approval of courses of training for licences

10 Approval of courses of training for licences

10 Approval of courses of training for licences

(1) For the Act, section 32(2)(c), the Regulatory Authority may—

(a) approve courses of training for the purposes of the grant of game hunting licences, and

(b) accredit persons, clubs or associations to conduct the courses.

(2) Different courses of training may be approved for different classes and types of licence.

(3) If a course of training is approved for a particular class and type of licence, a person is not eligible to be granted a licence of that class and type unless the Regulatory Authority is satisfied the person has successfully completed the course of training.

(4) A course of training approved for this section may include provision for training in relation to the following—

(a) relevant provisions of the Act, this Regulation and a code of practice approved under the Act, section 24,

(b) principles for the safe use of firearms, bows or other hunting equipment,

(c) ethics of hunting, including laws relating to trespass,

(d) animal welfare issues relating to hunting,

(e) other matters the Regulatory Authority considers appropriate.

(5) The Regulatory Authority may withdraw an approval or accreditation under this section.