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Free Level 2 Environmental Conservation Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Environmental Conservation Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers practical conservation work, habitat management, wildlife surveying, and land maintenance. You'll spend time working in real outdoor environments as part of your training. The course takes around one year to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll survey and monitor wildlife habitats and species.
  • You'll carry out practical habitat management tasks such as coppicing, hedgerow maintenance, and pond clearance.
  • You'll use and maintain tools and equipment safely in outdoor environments.
  • You'll record and report on environmental data and conservation activities.
  • You'll understand the principles of ecology and how ecosystems function.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures for land-based work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical, work-based activities in outdoor settings. Assessment is through observation of your practical skills, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence showing what you've done and learned throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Countryside ranger, manages and protects natural landscapes and wildlife.
  • Conservation officer, works for local authorities or wildlife trusts on habitat projects.
  • Grounds maintenance operative, maintains parks, nature reserves, and green spaces.
  • Forestry worker, carries out tree planting, felling, and woodland management.
  • Environmental field assistant, supports ecological surveys and monitoring programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation, a natural next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility in conservation roles.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management, broadens your skills across land management and rural enterprise.
  • Apprenticeship in Countryside Worker, lets you earn while you develop your skills on the job.
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