Alpaca 101 - New Owners Courses

Thinking about alpaca ownership or recently welcomed alpacas into your family? Our Alpaca 101 course is the perfect place to start. Designed especially for new owners, this engaging and practical course gives you the confidence, knowledge, and hands-on skills needed to care for your alpacas properly from day one.

Delivered using official British Alpaca Society (BAS) training material, Alpaca 101 covers BAS Modules 1–3 and 5 and is led by Kim Murray, BAS Accredited Trainer. You’ll learn in a relaxed, friendly environment while gaining trusted, industry-approved guidance.

The course covers key topics including:

Understanding alpaca behaviour and welfare needs
Daily care, handling, and safe management
Feeding, nutrition, and pasture management
Health monitoring, common illnesses, and basic first aid
Parasite control, biosecurity, and routine husbandry
Legal responsibilities and best practice alpaca care

This course is informative, practical, and enjoyable, making it ideal for anyone who wants to give their alpacas the very best start in life. By the end of the day, you’ll feel confident, informed, and ready to care for your new additions as part of the family. All training follows the British Alpaca Society’s approved modules. Learn more about the BAS training framework here: https://bas-uk.com/training-courses/training-for-new-entrants/

Spaces are limited — book your place today and start your alpaca journey with confidence!

Upcoming Course Dates:

Saturday 24th January 2026

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