Who is the course aimed at:
Staffordshire residents aged 19+ interested in moving into the environmental sector and progressing in this field.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, just an interest in 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 next steps through activities and reflective practices. 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.
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 encourage 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.
Learner support
Your tutor guides this course and provides expert support wherever needed. We offer choice and flexibility to provide a quality learning experience. We work together to ensure the course is accessible and works for you. We offer a personal approach to our courses and are on hand to help and support throughout. Through WhatsApp groups and online platforms, we encourage learners to help each other in between the face-to-face sessions, to create a supportive 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.
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.
Are there any fees?
This course is fully funded, so there are no course fees.
How to enrol and find out more.
Contact: Becky Banks
Telephone: 07525120117
Email: communityforestservices@gmail.com
