Ecology and Wildlife courses
Course is accredited by UK Rural Skills
Ecology is the study of relationships between an organism and its environment. The "environment " refers to all other living things (the biotic content) and the non-living things (abiotic content) that comprise the particular environment. Ecology is not a difficult subject although it can be confusing because it requires us to grasp a lot of concepts rather than hard facts.
From the study of ecology comes the idea of conservation which nowadays is of vital importance given the damage caused by humans to the planet. We tend to forget or not realise that whenever another living thing is affected by our actions so are we because we too are an organism, a living thing. On this page you will find a range of environmental courses from ecology training to African conservation.
Try unit 1 from a course to see if it is for you. Details are on the individual course pages.
The Ecology Training Course is our statement course for learning about ecology. It is set at level 3 study. Practical work is involved in the final unit. Diversity and distribution, concepts, tropical rainforests, marine ecology and sampling techniques are covered. Suitable for post-GCSE students, conservation workers (local authorities, companies etc.), volunteer conservationists
Course fee: £350.00
Ecology Foundations is set at the equivalent to Level 2 study. This course is less rigorous than the ecology training and ecology of the UK courses as it is aimed at completely new learners of the subject. Suitable for local authority staff, individual students and self-development, conservation workers and those switching careers.
Course fee: £195.00
Marine ecology is taken from ecology training as a stand-alone course. It is set at the equivalent to level 3 study. Covering various aspects of the marine environment and how ecology and dynamics influence animal populations in a salt-water home. Designed for students who need to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the marine environment.
Course fee: £125.00
Ecology of the UK is set at the equivalent to level 3 study. The course concentrates on UK habitats in particularly ancient woodlands. Ecological concepts and diversity and distribution start the course. Suitable for post-GCSE students, conservation workers (local authorities, companies etc.), volunteer conservationists
Course fee: £195.00
African Ecology and Conservation is set at the equivalent to level 4 study and is thus more demanding than the level 3 courses. It examines the Biomes across the African continent, the biology of African predators and primates and how ecological principles can be used in their conservation. An ideal course for anyone wishing to volunteer in African conservation.
Course fee: £425.00
Tropical Rainforect Ecology is taken from ecology training as a stand-alone course. It is set at the equivalent to level 3 study. The purpose of this course is to study and understand rainforest dynamics given their significant biodiversity. Ideal for anyone needing to enhance their knowledge and understanding especially if considering volunteer work in this area.
Course fee: £125.00