Perhaps you’ve always dreamt of working outdoors, or maybe you’d like to make a real difference to your local environment? Environmental roles can be innovative and varied. This course is a super introduction into how to get started in this sector.
Who is this course aimed at?
Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who are interested in exploring employment pathways in the Environmental Sector and progressing in this field.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, just an interest in moving into this area of employment.
Course Content
This course offers a ‘taster’ into environmental careers, covering Environmental Education, Nature based Health and Wellbeing practices, Conservation and Ecology, Regeneration and Climate Change and Sustainability. Each week, you will gain a flavour of what employment in this sector might entail and have chance to explore the next steps through activities and reflection. There is support and advice to explore volunteering, training, job applications and setting up new ventures.
Learning Methods
This is a 42 hour blended course held over 7 weeks. We provide you with engaging learning material through themed weekly email packs and access to digital resources. You can work through these in your own time, engaging with the interactive presentations, completing practical tasks and exploring the guided research at times to suit you. We combine this with face to face events to start and end the course, where learners can interact with each other and course tutors.
Learner Support
Your tutor will guide this course and provide support wherever needed. We offer choice and flexibility to provide a quality learning experience. We can work together to ensure the course is accessible and works for you. We offer a personal approach to our online learning and are on hand to help and support throughout. Through WhatsApp groups and online platforms, we encourage learners to help each other as well, to create a supportive online learning environment.
Course Assessments
There are no formal assessments as part of this course. We ask for weekly feedback to encourage regular reflection. We encourage everyone to submit at least one piece of work throughout the 7 weeks to gain personal feedback on how to progress. There are two compulsory final feedback forms to complete at the end of the course. You will receive a certificate of attendance on completion of the course.
Learning Materials
We provide you with engaging learning material through themed weekly email packs and access to digital resources. You can try the activities and explore the resources in your own time. Each week there might be a few things you need to try the ideas, however we encourge you to reuse, recycle, adapt or borrow, before buying anything new! Access to a laptop, pc or tablet would be an advantage, but is not essential. You will need to bring your own lunch to the face to face sessions.
What can learners do next/progress onto?
Many learners move into volunteer roles, further community learning courses or accredited courses. Some have moved into related jobs or secured support to begin their own local project or venture. We provide ideas for next steps throughout the course tailored to individual interests and aspirations too.
Dates, locations and times
Blended delivery.
09/09/2024 – 28/10/2024
Emails are sent out at around 10:00am each week. The two face to face sessions that start and end the course will be held on Monday 9th September and Monday 21st October from 10:00am – 2:00pm
The in person part of this course will take place at:
Haling Dene Centre, Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford ST19
Are there any fees?
This course is fully funded and so there are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Community Forest Services
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How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Telephone; Rebecca Banks on 07525 120117
