Career Accelerator for Aspiring Ecological Consultants
An eight week online modular course, commencing 17/10/22, that will enable students to take significant steps to achieve a permanent position as an ecological consultant in the UK.
Comments from our current career accelerators (cohort #5)
Cohorts 1 - 4
To cut a long story short, this course has provided me with a roadmap with which to gain a career in ecological consultancy. When I started the course, I bar...
Read MoreTo cut a long story short, this course has provided me with a roadmap with which to gain a career in ecological consultancy. When I started the course, I barely knew where to start as regards building skills that an employer would desire. Now, after taking the course, I feel I have a 'direction' to travel in, and have a focussed, targeted plan to put into action. An excellent course that I would hugely recommend to anybody looking to start a career in ecological consultancy.
Read LessThis provided a wonderful grounding for understanding what is required to gain a role in ecological consultancy and how to do a good job once that goal is ac...
Read MoreThis provided a wonderful grounding for understanding what is required to gain a role in ecological consultancy and how to do a good job once that goal is achieved.
Read LessWelcome!
How to use this course
Before we get going...
Next steps
Course Community
Further Reading
Weekly Live Lessons
Toolbox - Week 1
The role of a consultant ecologist
What is it like to work for an ecological consultancy?
Ecology and Environmental Management Employment and Salary Survey 2022
Health, Safety and Wellbeing considerations
Consultant Ecologists Skills Wheel
Complete and submit your baseline skills wheel
Week 1 Quiz
Week 1 Survey
Toolbox - Week 2
Wildlife Legislation
Wildlife Planning and Policy
Week 2 Quiz
Week 2 Survey
Toolbox - Week 3
The importance of bat conservation in the UK
FREE PREVIEWPotential bat roost features in buildings
Potential bat roost features in trees
Potential bat roost features in other structures
Negligible and Low Bat Roost Suitability
Moderate Bat Roost Suitability
High Bat Roost Suitability and Confirmed Bat Roost
Week 3 Quiz
Week 3 Survey
Live Q&A recording from 07 November 2022
Toolbox - Week 4
Habitat Classification Systems
Introducing the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
The Desk Study
Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Methodology
UK Habitat Classification System Methodology
Podcast: UK Habitat Classification System and the Digital Ecologist: interview with Paul Losse
FREE PREVIEWWeek 4 Quiz
Week 4 Survey