A subject which is increasing in importance all the time. Environmental Conservation offers a varied and fulfilling career. Your work may include working in the countryside maintaining areas of outstanding beauty, developing neglected farm or woodland or creating and managing a wide range of recreational areas from inner city parks to remote coasts.
The Environmental Conservation Apprenticeship focuses on practical skills to assist countryside management and community environmental projects, units chosen will be specific to employment and training needs. You will need good communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills and manual dexterity.
Course duration is 12-24 months.
NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Environmental Conservation units include:
Additional Study
An assessor will visit you in the workplace regularly to assess your competence and help you to build a portfolio of evidence. Apprentices are required to attend a day release course where on-going assessments take place