FIREARM SAFETY TRAINING COURSES

The Firearm Safety and Training Council Limited is a registered training organisation approved under NSW Police and ASQA.

Pre-licence Qualification Course

The course delivered solely by the FSTC is the pre-eminent firearm safety training course in Australia. It is a standard pre-requisite for the issue of a firearms licence under the Firearms Act 1996.

It is a national standard designed to educate new shooters about firearm safety and the legal responsibilities of firearms ownership. It involves both theoretical aspects and practical handling but does not include live-firing. All materials for the course are supplied and on successful completion you will achieve a VET Statement of Attainment approved by ASQA which has a life-time currency.


Advanced Courses

The FSTC has numerous courses for the more advanced shooter and you should ring or email the office and discuss your needs.

 

National standards delivered by the Firearm Safety and Training Council Limited are:

 

Pre-licence safety qualification course
Category A and B firearm safety
Category C firearm safety
Category D firearm safety
Category H firearm safety
Vertebrate Pest Control Officers Course

Other courses officially recognised by NSW Police include:

 

Tranquilliser training
Pistol Handlers Course

 

The FSTC has a multitude of clients including:

Department of the Environment and Climate Change,
Pest and Livestock Control Authority,
University of Sydney,
Sydney Airport,
Local Councils, and Wildlife organisations
Air Force Cadets

 

Each of these organisations required a purpose –designed course to suit their particular firearm usage. Ring the Council and discuss your requirements.