The Act Muirburn licences Section 17—Approved training courses
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.