Alpaca Training Courses
Learn to Keep Alpacas Properly- with confidence
Start Your Alpaca Journey With Confidence
Practical, welfare-led training designed to help you avoid mistakes and manage alpacas properly from day one.
- Hands-on, practical learning
- Ideal for new and developing owners
- BAS Affiliate training
2026 BAS Affiliate Training Dates
Small group courses - early booking recommended
23 May – Modules 4, 7 & 8 - The Alpaca – What to look for - Breeding and mating - Birthing
6 June – Modules 1–3 & 5 - Feeding and basic management - Vaccination, Supplements, Illness & Ailments - Handling Alpacas - Understanding shearing day
More dates coming soon.
9.30am – 4.00pm
£80 + VAT (includes lunch & refreshments)
Small group sizes - places are limited and often fill in advance.
Secure your place on an upcoming course:
Not sure which course is right for you?
Choosing the right training depends on your experience, plans and setup.
We’re always happy to talk it through and point you in the right direction.
Training that prepares you for real alpaca ownership
- Learn what actually matters day-to-day
- Understand how to avoid common (and costly) mistakes
- Build confidence handling and managing your own alpacas
How is Training Delivered?
Choose the format that suits your situation and learning style.
Online learning
- Live webinars
- One-to-one remote mentoring
- Recorded learning resources (where appropriate)
On-farm training
- Practical, hands-on sessions at Alpaca Power HQ
- Small group days or bespoke 1:1 training
- Focused on real systems, real animals, and real decision-making
Bespoke & consultancy-led training
- Tailored to your experience, land, and goals
- Ideal for new owners, herd expansion, or problem-solving
- Available in the UK and internationally
Popular training topics
Everything you need to get started - and keep alpacas well.
Topics listed below may be covered across independent Alpaca Power training and BAS Affiliate Trainer courses, depending on course format and suitability.
Popular training topics include:
- Introduction to alpacas & suitability for your situation
- How to look for & buy alpacas with confidence
- Alpaca husbandry - foundations & advanced management
- Biosecurity & disease prevention (all farmed species)
- Nutrition for health, fibre, and breeding outcomes
- Breeding alpacas: planning, genetics, and decision-making
- Reproduction, birthing and care of the cria
- Fibre evaluation and selection
- Developing an alpaca business or breeding programme
BAS Affiliate Training - structured, recognised learning
Helen is a British Alpaca Society (BAS) Affiliate Trainer, delivering training based on the official BAS syllabus.
These courses follow a nationally recognised framework, designed to support responsible, welfare-led alpaca ownership and give you a solid, practical foundation from the start.
Training is delivered in small groups and tailored to the experience level of those attending, combining core modules with hands-on learning and real-world application.
Whether you’re starting out or building confidence, you’ll leave with clear, practical knowledge you can apply straight away.
Courses are based on core BAS modules covering feeding, handling, health, breeding and fibre.
Not sure which course is right for you? Get in touch for guidance. Prefer to ask a quick question? Message us on WhatsApp..
Trusted by new and experienced alpaca owners across the UK.
What people say after training
Real feedback from owners who’ve attended training at Alpaca Power.
“Friendly, knowledgeable and full of practical advice — I left feeling confident and re-energised.”
— Mandy L, Google Review
“We now have a healthy, happy herd — largely thanks to Helen’s guidance.”
— John S, Google Review
“I learned so much as a beginner — thank you Helen for all you do.”
— Kobe E, Social Media
Training with experience you can trust
Helen is a Registered Veterinary Nurse with over 30 years’ clinical experience and more than 20 years working with alpacas as a breeder and herd manager.
Her training is grounded in real, day-to-day alpaca ownership - focusing on practical handling, welfare-led management and the decisions owners actually face.
As a British Alpaca Society (BAS) Affiliate Trainer, Helen delivers structured, recognised training alongside independent courses designed to build confidence and avoid common mistakes.
She also works with breeder groups in the UK and internationally, sharing practical, experience-led guidance on herd health, biosecurity and long-term management.
You’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to manage your own alpacas properly - with ongoing support if you need it.
Ready to get started?
Most owners benefit from training before bringing alpacas home.
If you’d like to book a place or talk through the right option for you, just get in touch via email or WhatsApp