12 week Nature Conservation Traineeships at Ambios

A 12 week residential nature conservation traineeship at Lower Sharpham Farm in the picturesque River Dart Valley, South Devon. Ideal for final year/recent undergraduates, Masters students or anyone interested in nature conservation. It is a unique experience and provides the foundation skills required for your future.

https://c-js.info/2Tn0HDg katedavy@ambios.net 01803732747

Annual Darwin Scholarship Programme 2019 at Field Studies Council

This inspiring programme offers comprehensive biodiversity training to ‘up and coming’ scientists enabling them to build their own knowledge, and also help to address the global shortage of skills in this area.

https://c-js.info/2R0zjK1 darwin@field-studies-council.org

BSc (Hons) Countryside Management at SRUC

Throughout the course you will develop knowledge in all aspects of the countryside: conservation, wildlife, recreation, access & visitor management. You will gain experience in rural settings by having the real countryside on your doorstep. Available at Aberdeen and Ayr. Degrees are awarded by the University of Glasgow. Mature student bursary of £1000 available (aged 25+ & applying before 31 August, t/c’s apply).

https://c-js.info/2vODx1X recruitment@sruc.ac.uk 0800269453

BSc (Hons) Countryside Management (Top-up) at Royal Agricultural University

This course builds on environmental and landscape knowledge from previous studies to provide the necessary policy and business expertise required of future countryside managers. It is specifically designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise to gain employment within the conservation or countryside management sectors.

www.rau.ac.uk ian.grange@rau.ac.uk 01285 652531

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science at UCLan

As well as gaining an understanding of scientific principles you will be able to develop practical skills in laboratory work, modern information technologies, geographical information science and fieldwork. Your degree will allow further study of specialisms such as ecology, hydrology, geology and soil science.

https://c-js.info/2BhV5oS cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk +44 (0)1772 892400

BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Countryside Management (Top-up) at Royal Agricultural University

This course has been developed with input from employers and organisations who are involved in conserving and managing biodiversity, and in response to the demand for managers who are fully trained in industry standard techniques of research and fieldwork in wildlife and countryside management.

www.rau.ac.uk kelly.swallow@rau.ac.uk 01285 652531

Diploma in Countryside and Environment at BMET

Based at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens we offer both the Level 2 and Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma in Countryside and Environment. They are both full time practical courses working with our partner Wildlife Trusts. The courses include modules in woodland, wetland and heathland soil and plant science.

www.bmet.ac.uk Peter.Beck@bmet.ac.uk 0121 454 6115

FdSc Environmental Conservation & Heritage Management at Royal Agricultural University

This course has been developed in response to the increasing demand for employees within the environmental, conservation and heritage sectors. A unique blend of academic and practical training is offered to ensure that you will be fully prepared to enter into immediate employment or to progress onto a Top-up Degree.

www.rau.ac.uk ian.grange@rau.ac.uk 01285 652531

FdSc in Countryside and Coastal Conservation at Kingston Maurward College

The countryside and coastal environments in the UK are under increasing threat and their management requires professionals with the right mix of practical and intellectual skills. The Foundation Degree in Countryside and Coastal Conservation provides the interdisciplinary skills that the countryside professionals of the future need to effectively manage these complex environments.

www.kmc.ac.uk/view-courses/foundation-degree-in-countryside-and-coastal-conservation/ 01305 215215

HNC Countryside & Environmental Management at SRUC

Throughout the course you will develop an understanding of Scotland's landscape & how it is managed. You will have an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects including biodiversity conservation, classification & identification of organisms, conservation skills & countryside recreation access. Successful completion of the HNC allows you to progress to HND. Mature student bursary of £1000 available (aged 25+ & applying before 31 August, t/c’s apply)

https://c-js.info/2HPer7Z recruitment@sruc.ac.uk 0800269453

HND Countryside Management at SRUC

Throughout the course you will develop an understanding of Scotland's landscape & how it is managed. You will have an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects including biodiversity conservation, classification & identification of organisms, conservation skills & countryside recreation access. Successful completion of the HND allows you to progress to BSc (Hons). 

https://c-js.info/2HSOLYg recruitment@sruc.ac.uk 0800269453

Level 1 - Introduction to Agriculture & the Countryside at Kingston Maurward College

Learn the basic skills, knowledge & understanding of working in agriculture & the countryside & prepare for employment or progression to a more advanced course, employment or an apprenticeship. The programme offers a broad range of subjects and practical skills whilst allowing students to develop at their own pace.

www.kmc.ac.uk/view-courses/level-1-introduction-to-agriculture-and-the-countryside/ 01305 215215

Level 1 Practical Countryside Skills at Brooksby Melton College

This course is an introductory course which aims to give students a solid grounding in general Countryside Skills. This course will prepare students so that they are able to go on to study higher level land-based courses. This course starts in September

https://c-js.info/2BX9mGD courseenquiries@brooksbymelton.ac.uk 01664 855 444

Level 1 Welding, Fabrication and Blacksmithing at Kingston Maurward College

This one year course will introduce & develop skills in welding, fabrication & blacksmithing & give a good introduction to the world of working with metals. Covers City & Guilds Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) Level 1 or 2 & the NPTC Level 2 Certificate in Forgework.

www.kmc.ac.uk/view-courses/level-1-welding-fabrication-and-blacksmithing/ 01305 215215

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at Kingston Maurward College

Looking for a career where you can help protect and enhance our countryside, wildlife and rural environments? This introductory course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge that will help you gain employment within these industries. The course includes habitat conservation, environmental conservation, land-based business, species identification and machinery operations. http://www.kmc.ac.uk/view-courses/level-2-technical-certificate-in-wildlife-ecology-and-conservation/

www.kmc.ac.uk 01305 215215

Level 2 Welding, Blacksmithing & Fabrication at Kingston Maurward College

A follow on course to the Level 1, this one year course will further develop skills in welding & fabrication & blacksmithing. You will study for a City & Guilds Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) Level 2 qualification and a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Engineering.

https://c-js.info/2NwDz25 01305 215215

Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at Kingston Maurward College

This two year advanced course gives students the opportunity to learn about and build on the essentials of working within the wildlife and countryside industries, including estate skills, population surveys, freshwater and wetland management, woodland habitat management, ecological concept and application, safe use of equipment and machinery, archaeology and landscape history.

https://c-js.info/2xwAyqv 01305 215215

Level 3 Countryside Management at Brooksby Melton College

This course covers a range of countryside skills. You will also look at conservation, wildlife and habitat management.

https://c-js.info/2eNjMdR courseenquiries@brooksbymelton.ac.uk 01664 855 444

Level 3 Land and Wildlife Management at Craven College, Skipton

An ideal course if you are wanting  to work in the countryside ( ranger, game keeper, conservation etc.). Based in the Yorkshire Dales it covers all aspects of countryside management including practical skills. Contact Gillian Thom

www.craven-college.ac.uk/ gthom@craven-college.ac.uk

Level 3 Land and Wildlife Management at North Shropshire College

This qualification gives you the opportunity to study a range of specialist technical practical skills & knowledge that build upon the core skills required to for working in the countryside such as estate maintenance skills, population surveys, safe use of equipment & machinery with further areas of study such as land use & recreation, & pest & predator control.

www.nsc.ac.uk admissions@nsc.ac.uk 01691 688080

NC Countryside Management at SRUC

This course involves a wide range of practical & field based studies & visits to nature reserves & recreational sites run by Ranger Services & organisations such as RSPB/National Trust for Scotland. Our Elmwood & Oatridge campus offer this course. Mature student bursary of £1000 available (aged 25+ & applying before 31 August, t/c’s apply).

https://c-js.info/2vJCTCW recruitment@sruc.ac.uk 0800269453

Open College Network WMR Level 1 Award and Certificate in Environmental Conservation and Heritage at Tame Valley Wetlands

The Tame Valley Wetlands Landscape Partnership is offering Open College Network WMR Level 1 Award and Certificate in Environmental Conservation and Heritage. The training is FREE through the Heritage Lottery Fund. The course requires a commitment from the learner with regards to time that they can spend carrying out practical work and written elements. There are no limits on eligibility. We are looking to take people on in two cohorts – the first starting in May and the second starting in July. The sessions will run from 9:30am to 4:00pm on Wednesdays on nature reserves in the Tame Valley Wetlands, located between Birmingham and Tamworth (in North Warwickshire and south-east Staffordshire). The scheme is based at Hams Hall Environmental Studies Centre on Hams Hall Distribution Park just outside Coleshill. We will be able to offer pick-ups from Coleshill Parkway train station and local bus stops. We can pay fuel expenses (up to ten miles one way) and can refund public travel costs on production of a valid ticket. Other free training in a range of environmental and transferable skills is also available.

www.tamevalleywetlands.co.uk/ simon.lowe@wkwt.org.uk 01675 470917

Open College Network WMR Level 2 Award and Certificate in Environmental Conservation and Heritage at Tame Valley Wetlands

The Tame Valley Wetlands Landscape Partnership is offering Open College Network WMR Level 2 Award and Certificate in Environmental Conservation and Heritage. The training is FREE through the Heritage Lottery Fund. The course requires a commitment from the learner with regards to time that they can spend carrying out practical work and written elements. There are no limits on eligibility. We are looking to take people on in two cohorts – the first starting in May and the second starting in July. The sessions will run from 9:30am to 4:00pm on Wednesdays on nature reserves in the Tame Valley Wetlands, located between Birmingham and Tamworth (in North Warwickshire and south-east Staffordshire). The scheme is based at Hams Hall Environmental Studies Centre on Hams Hall Distribution Park just outside Coleshill. We will be able to offer pick-ups from Coleshill Parkway train station and local bus stops. We can pay fuel expenses (up to ten miles one way) and can refund public travel costs on production of a valid ticket. Other free training in a range of environmental and transferable skills is also available.

www.tamevalleywetlands.co.uk/ simon.lowe@wkwt.org.uk 01675 470917

Practical Sustainability Course at Shift Bristol

2.5 days a week for 1 year. An exploration of practical, community-led sustainability with experienced, pioneering tutors. Includes Permaculture Design, Organic Horticulture, Green Building, Woodland Management, Green Energy, Group Dynamics, Community Engagement, Soil and Ecology, Creating Change. "So much more than a great course. More of a life-shift."  Starting 3 September 2019.

https://c-js.info/2MJgcpY bryher@shiftbristol.org.uk 07765604571