Invasive Species

Online

£164.00 Excluding VAT

18 hours
10 modules
Introductory

This is an introductory level course into commonly occurring invasive species found in the UK as well as some global examples. This course will provide useful information on early recognition and control of invasive species. Topics include:

  • What is an invasive species? (terrestrial and aquatic, plants and animals)
  • How species invade, naturally, accidentally and deliberately
  • Environmental impacts
  • Legislation
  • Identifying invasive plants such as: Japanese knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed, Parrot’s feather
  • Treatment

The course will be split into 9 modules:

  • Module 1 What is an invasive species?
  • Module 2 Impacts of invasive species.
  • Module 3 International treaties, strategies and the law.
  • Module 4 Plants – Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam, Rhododendron.
  • Module 5 Plants – Japanese Knotweed.
  • Module 6 Plants – the others.
  • Module 7 Top 10 Invasive Species Globally.
  • Module 8 Animals – UK – mink and grey squirrel.
  • Module 9 Animals – the others (UK)

Other Details:

Course format: These 9 self-study modules that you can read through the content in your own time. To further enhance your knowledge and learning experience there will be some directed reading at the end of each module. At the end there will be a short quiz  and if you get over 70% you will receive a Certificate.

Time commitment: We advise students to allow 2-4 hours per week to complete each module and to read around the subject.

Learning outcomes: You will gain a wider knowledge on the subject that will help equip you for jobs in the conservation and ecology sectors.

What our students have to say…

“This course was really interesting thank you!” GB

“I found this course very interesting. Had no idea invasive species is such a problem!” GW

How to book: You can book on-line here. Once you have booked you will then be able to start the course straight away. If you’d like book a group or on behalf of another person please email us at admin@ecologyjobs.co.uk and we’d be delighted to help you.

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