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Choosing a Taxidermist with Guild Qualifications |
Institutions and Individuals looking for a TaxidermistTo make it easier for institutions and individuals looking to buy or commission quality taxidermy, we have listed below our qualified members who wish to be on this list with their preferred contact details. We consider that an Accredited member would be the minimum qualification that a museum would require for any work undertaken. | Qualifications*The Guild of Taxidermists runs the only qualifications for taxidermists within the UK. The system is built around a certain amount of credits that a member can earn. Standard credits are awarded to work which have been judged to be of a high standard in anatomical accuracy, quality of workmanship and finishing. Master credits are awarded to work judged to be of exceptionally high standard. *Standard credits are not listed until Specialist level is reached. |
People looking for a genuine qualified member of the Guild to undertake work or teach in a course, should check our tables below and not rely on statements from other websites or social media which the Guild have no control over.
Current list of Guild Members who have any Guild Qualifications*
[Credits table last updated 20/12/2023]
Higher Credits
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The Highest Achievement in the UK is MASTER Taxidermist (Master in a chosen field) achieved from Higher Credits
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Guild Qualified Specialist/AccreditedA Major Achievement in the UK is SPECIALIST Taxidermist (Specialist in a chosen field) achieved from Standard Credits. |
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Master Taxidermist *****The highest qualification in the Guild gained when three Master credits are awarded in either Birds, Mammals, Fish/Reptiles or Game Heads This is equivalent to a 5 star rating | Specialist Taxidermist ***A member who has shown special aptitude in a category to achieve six standard credits from a representative variety in specimens of either Birds, Mammals, Fish/Reptiles, Game Heads or Freeze Drying This is equivalent to a 3 star rating | Accredited TaxidermistSomeone who is a good, competent, all round taxidermist and has been awarded six standard credits provided there is at least one credit in each of Bird, Mammal and Fish/Reptile This is equivalent to a 3 star rating |
Missing Taxidermists?We have other Taxidermists who have done some good work but have not yet managed to achieve the Specialist or Master status. If a Taxidermist is not a Full Member they will not listed | Errors or Updates?Please contact us on the General Forum using the General Queries button below: |