All intending HCAP Candidates are advised that all communication regarding eligibility for participation in the Deer Alliance Hunter Competence Assessment Programme, announcement of results of HCAP MCQs and confirmation of Certification following completion of the Programme, is through the Deer Alliance website and the associated blog (www.deeralliance.blogspot.com).
The names of all candidates for upcoming MCQs are published on the blog. The numbers only (no names) of candidates, giving results of each successive MCQ, are published on the blog, giving pass/fail mark. The names and numbers of all candidates eligible for successive Range Tests are published on the blog prior to scheduled Range Tests. The names and numbers of successful candidates (“HCAP-certified candidates”) are published on the blog following each Range Test.
On initial participation in the Programme i.e. on sitting the HCAP MCQ, each candidate is required to sign an Attendance Form, which contains the following words:
“The results of this HCAP MCQ will be posted on the Deer Alliance blog (www.deeralliance.blogspot.com) approximately ten days after date of MCQ. Only Candidates’ individual HCAP number is posted, together with pass/fail mark. All successful Candidates’ names and numbers are posted on the blog following completion of the overall Programme i.e. after Range Test. By signing this Attendance Sheet, all Candidates confirm their authority to Deer Alliance HCAP to publish this information without breach of the Data Protection Acts 1988 & 2003”.
Any candidate having a difficulty with this authority and indemnity in respect of the Data Protection Acts 1988 & 2003 should notify their difficulty, in writing, to Deer Alliance HCAP in advance of participation in any HCAP MCQ.
THE HCAP APPLICATON FORM
The current HCAP Application Form requires the provision of certain information from intending candidates. This includes information regarding membership of participating bodies e.g. the relevant deer organisations, whether candidates are current Coillte Licensees or Nominated Stalkers, whether they carry shooting insurance and with which insurance provider, whether they currently possess a firearms certificate and if so, for a rifle of what calibre.
This information is used to prioritise candidates where an assessment module is over-subscribed and to assist in the general administration and further development of HCAP. The information is sought on a voluntary basis and is treated as confidential at all times. Its circulation is restricted to the secretarial function within Deer Alliance and is not published to any third parties. Individual data is not retained by Deer Alliance HCAP and is not subsequently available to any party.
