96.Section 17 requires the Scottish Ministers (or if they delegate the function, Scottish Natural Heritage) to approve training courses. Before applying for a muirburn licence, a person is required to complete an approved training course and must provide evidence of having done so when applying for a muirburn licence. The section allows the relevant authority to make provision such as determining training requirements, accrediting courses and trainers and the minimum criteria for the successful completion of courses.
The Act Muirburn licences Section 17—Approved training courses