What skills does a game keeper need?

A game keeper needs 11 essential skills including understand game species, wild game meat food safety requirements, animal welfare legislation, manage habitats to benefit game, control the production of game meat for human consumption. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace game keeper jobs?

The AI disruption score for game keeper is 18/100 (low risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

Security & DefenceProtective services workersISCO 5419

game keeper

Game keepers manage the habitat and wild game population in a defined area.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (11)

understand game speciesunderstand game speciesUnderstand biology and ecology of relevant game species including game birds, deer, and fisheries.wild game meat food safety requirementswild game meat food safety requirementsThe food safety management procedures and national requirements for wild game meat.animal welfare legislationanimal welfare legislationThe legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.manage habitats to benefit gamemanage habitats to benefit gameDevelop and apply a habitat management plan.control the production of game meat for human consumptioncontrol the production of game meat for human consumptionSupport the hygienic handling of dead game. Inspect game carcasses to make sure it is suitable for consumption. Ensure game meat is handled, stored and dispatched hygienically and according to legal r...organise game shootsorganise game shootsPlan shoots of game, such as grouse, pheasant or partridge. Prepare the invitations. Brief the participants before the shoot begins. Provide advice on gun safety and etiquette.rear gamerear gameRear and care for juvenile game in accordance with a game production plan.maintain game equipmentmaintain game equipmentRepair game equipment, buildings and game pens. Clean guns after use.apply animal hygiene practicesapply animal hygiene practicesPlan and use appropriate hygiene measures to prevent transmission of diseases and ensure an effective overall hygiene. Maintain and follow hygiene procedures and regulations when working with animals,...protect gameprotect gamePrevent unlicensed hunting by patrolling the area at night.remove predatorsremove predatorsControl predators such as foxes, crows and rats by shooting and trapping.

Optional (6)

coordinate the sale of gamecoordinate the sale of gameKeep records of what animals are killed or caught. Arrange the sale of game.manage rivers and streamsmanage rivers and streamsProtect and manage rivers and streams as habitats for trout and salmon.clear woodlandclear woodlandClear woodland and burn heather.manage chemical testing proceduresmanage chemical testing proceduresManage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.train gun dogstrain gun dogsTrain a dog used for hunting game to various tasks and behaviours, such as remain under control, mark downed game, perform a blind retrieve and delivery.hire beatershire beatersHire and supervise beaters to startle game during shoots and related activities.