SECRET World Wildlife Rescue are hosting a wildlife course on September 15.

Animal carers will speak to visitors about the ethics of wildlife care and the effects human intervention can have both on the animal and potentially upon other wildlife and people.

A spokesman for Secret World Wildlife Rescue, said: "This wildlife course is for people wishing to know more about wildlife rescue and rehabilitation and introduce them to some of the methods we use at Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR).

"This course also forms the basis and introduction to the SWWR Certificate in Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release.

"During this course we will be discussing the ethics of wildlife care and the effects human intervention can have both on the casualty animal and potentially upon other wildlife and people.

"This includes the kind of equipment we use at SWWR to capture and rescue animals in common situations.

"Health and safety is important, both for the rescuer and for others involved.

"As a rescuer you take on a personal responsibility for others, so we will advise you on some suitable equipment and precautions to keep everyone safe.

"Before lunch there will be a tour of SWWR and a chance to see behind the scenes accompanied by our staff members.

"The day will end with a discussion of the common species we see, how to identify them and some of the problems we encounter in them."

Tickets cost £25 for Secret World volunteers, £40 for students and £50 for adults.

The course will be held at New Road Farm in East Huntspill and will run from 10am until 4pm.

Participants are asked to bring their own packed lunch and to wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

For more information or to buy tickets visit secretworld.org.