PROGRAM OFFERINGS

See school catalog for complete details.

 

Building a good foundation is critical to success, a clear understand of basic principles is essential before advancement to the next level of skill development can be taken.

 

6 WEEK COMBINED GAME HEAD/MAMMAL MOUNTING PROGRAM

This program covers all areas of game head taxidermy and mammal taxidermy and is complete training in all techniques related to game head/mammal taxidermy.

Maximum class size 4 students

 

4 WEEK COMPLETE GAME HEAD MOUNTING

Complete training in all aspects of game head taxidermy

Maximum class size 4 students

 

4 WEEK COMPLETE MAMMAL TAXIDERMY MOUNTING

This program includes complete training in all areas of mammal taxidermy.

Maximum class size 4 students

 

4 WEEK COMPLETE BIRD TAXIDERMY PROGRAM

Student spends 4 weeks training to become a professional bird taxidermist. All aspects of bird taxidermy included.

Maximum class size 4 students

 

COMPLETE BUSINESS PROGRAM

A 12-hour 2-part business course is included with each program.

Part 1 is a 32-page Pro-Mount workbook on starting your own business.

Part 2 is a detailed workbook on running your own business.

 

TEACHING METHODS

Pro-Mount has over 25 years of experience teaching students from fresh out of high school to retirees seeking additional income and everybody else from all walks of life with different aspirations.

 

Pro-Mount does the following:

1. A Pro-Mount Taxidermy Manual is included for every program with provides step by step written instructions of every aspect of the students training. Sequence sheets break the entire process into manageable parts that are easy to understand and apply. The manuals eliminate excessive note taking as this is already done for the student. This allows for the full attention of the student to the training process and a positive hands-on learning experience.
2. Student is trained in the use of the Pro-Mount manual and takes it home. The student has a program manual of instruction to utilize at home that is a complete written record of the systems learned while attending the school. This manual is a critical tool in assisting the student in perfecting their taxidermy skills.
3. The instructor demonstrates the techniques required for a particular task and is right there to assist the student to learn the skill. Repetition is fundamental in learning the skill required and is structured in every program for every specimen.
4. Each student works at his own pace to perfect the skill. There is no rushing or trying to keep up. The goal is for the student to learn the skill required for each individual task.
5. The student is trained in operating a business whether part time or full time. Every student will have clients and the school teaches the student how to run a successful busines. 12 hours of instruction are included with two business manuals.
6. Pre-Course Agreement Plan. The School signs a contract with the student that states exactly what the school will provide to the student. There is no second guessing or misunderstandings. The student and the school agree on the program prior to the start of school.
7. The school emphasizes training to work independently to perfect the skills required. Mistakes are encouraged as a positive learning tool to learn the correct way to preform a task. The instructor is always there to assist, demonstrate and teach.
8. All mounts are the property of the student and are taken home at the end of the program to show case the students work.
9. Specimens are designed to train the student in real world taxidermy, Problem solving and technique training with repetition are critical to the development of a taxidermy student. There are no short cuts and we do not take any.
10. The School catalog offers a detailed description of the curriculum for every course so the student knows in advance exactly what he is paying for and what he can expect from the school.