Part time Environmental Conservation NVQ 2 CM023

Environmental Conservation (NVQ 2) CM023
QualificationNVQ Level 2 In Environmental Conservation
Qualification Level
Level : 2
What do these levels mean?

Duration :1 day per week for 12 weeks

Times :12 x Wednesday: 9.15 am ' 4.45 pm

Run by : Countryside Management and Countryside Skills Department.
Tutor : Elisabeth Carr

Awarding Body
City & Guilds

Is it right for me?
If you are working or carrying out voluntary work in the countryside and want to gain a national qualification, the NVQ in Environmental Conservation is an ideal choice, with some core mandatory units covering working with others, working safely and environmental good practice plus a wide range of optional units covering all aspects of working in the countryside. This qualification forms the major part of the Apprenticeship in Countryside and the Environment: please contact the College for further details of the apprenticeship.
Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed in the classroom and your practical skills, developed at College, will be assessed in the workplace. All students will need a work placement in a countryside job for this qualification

What qualifications will I need?
Minimum age 16 years. Interest and enthusiasm. Tetanus protection is recommended. Working role or work placement for at least two days per week for duration of course.

What will I be learning about?

• Habitat management
• Fencing
• Hedgelaying
• Dry stone walling
• Customer care
• Health and safety in the workplace

What is involved?
Work based learning with day release to College.

Where will it take me?
Ranger, working on a country estate, working with environmental or wildlife charities.

What materials are required?
Suitable warm outdoor clothing. Steel toe'capped boots/shoes. Waterproofs. Sturdy working gloves.

What is next?

• NVQ level 3 Environmental Conservation,
• National Diploma in Countryside Management

How will I be assessed?
Building a portfolio of evidence of practical competence.

How much will it cost?
£499

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