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Whether you are just starting out, or an experienced shooter, the CPSA has created a suite of courses to offer the best training available in the sport today. Click on each of the different course types below to find out more information about that course and its next available dates.
On successful completion of your qualification, you may be interested in purchasing a new Schoffel Skeet vest embroidered with your qualification across the rear shoulder panel i.e. CPSA Referee. For more info please contact our Courses Dept.
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Advanced Shotgun Skills
Overview
A progressive and flexible programme to introduce students to all aspects of their chosen discipline; from rules to developing skills and techniques to improve scores.
Aim
A discipline specific course for Shotgun certificate holders to improve your skills and ability in your chosen discipline. The course includes lunch and up to 100 clays and cartridges.
Prerequisites
Must hold a current Shotgun Certificate. The course is open to anyone aged 16 or over whether you are a CPSA member or not. If you're not a member or don't have an account with our website yet please click on 'Create an account' to register during your booking.
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Trap Advanced Shotgun Skills - National Clay Shooting CentreMonday 6th October 2025£160.00 Book by 18/09/2025
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Referee Training Course
Overview
Available in each of the four domestic disciplines of English Sporting, English Skeet, Down the Line and Automatic Ball Trap, these one-day courses will equip you with the general and discipline specific rules to enable you to referee regularly at registered competitions or national championships and, with it, the assurance that what you are calling is correct. This is also an excellent course for the competitor who doesn't necessarily want to referee, but does want to ensure that they know the rules when they compete.
Aim
To successfully qualify as a CPSA referee. If successful the candidate will have the necessary knowledge to referee at CPSA registered events. They will also be awarded a certificate and both a cloth and metal badge.
Prerequisites
Candidates must be CPSA members and a minimum of 18 years of age. A CPSA Referee only membership is available for current non-members via http://www.cpsa.co.uk/membership or contact HQ on 01483 485400 for assistance. Referee Membership cards will be issued on successful completion of the course. Please note, it is not a requirement to be a Shotgun Certificate holder to attend this course!
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ESP Referee Training Course - South West Shooting SchoolSaturday 15th November 2025£90.004 SPACES LEFTBook by 03/11/2025
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Level 1 - Instructor Training Course
Overview
This course will teach you how to check eye dominance and gun fit, show you how to teach the CPSA Method and how to recognise shooting errors and correct them. The course lasts for four days and consists of classroom time, off-and on-range workshops and a final day of assessments. For the Level 1 Instructor Training Course, the criteria for qualification is that the candidate can get a novice to hit a moving target safely using the CPSA Method.
Aim
To provide the candidate with the required knowledge, procedures and skills, and to assess their ability, to safely teach beginners how to shoot using the CPSA Method.
Prerequisites
Minimum of 2 years shooting experience; Have attended an Instructor Development Workshop within the previous 2 years; Have qualified as a Safety Officer within the previous 5 years; Must hold a shotgun certificate. Please note: Any Military courses listed below are for serving military personnel only and proof of service will be required.
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Level 1 - Instructor Training Course - Beverley & East Yorkshire Shooting GroundTuesday 23rd September 2025£745.007 SPACES LEFTBook by 17/09/2025
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Military Level 1 - Instructor Training Course - National Clay Shooting CentreMonday 6th October 2025£555.004 SPACES LEFTBook by 22/09/2025
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Safety Officer Requalification Exam
Overview
The Safety Officer qualification provides the basis for running a safe and successful shooting ground and looks at safe gun handling, layout management, risk assessments etc. An obvious choice for ground owners and prerequisite to Club Affiliation, it also appeals to the shooter and is the first step to our higher Instructor & Coaching qualifications.
Aim
To re-qualify to act as a Range Safety Officer at CPSA Affiliated Clubs & Grounds.
Prerequisites
Candidates must be CPSA members and previously qualified as a CPSA Safety Officer. This is an online exam only and can be taken at any point up to the 30th November 2025 latest.
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Safety Officer Requalification Exam - CPSA OnlineSunday 30th November 2025£10.00 Book by 30/11/2025
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