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Content

This course will help you to become multi skilled, have a broad understanding of nature and climate issues and prepare you to pivot towards to the large range of employment opportunities in the fast-growing and dynamic green economy. The learning will encompass important activities such as peatland restoration, habitat monitoring, conservation, land management and sustainable wildlife management.

You'll gain:
Experience of using wildlife management techniques in a work-based setting Knowledge and understanding of a broad range of UK species, habitats and their management; Understanding of the role of public engagement in land use planning and conservation of biological diversity; Understanding the physical landscape, the processes which created it and the effects on the distribution of habitats; Access to a network of wildlife management professionals throughout Scotland; The ability to work and study in a flexible way from anywhere in Scotland.

Entry Requirements

1 Higher plus National 5 English and Maths, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6.

Progression Routes

On completion of this course you may wish to consider employment in a wide variety of estates and conservation bodies throughout the UK and Europe.