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Ecological Skills L3 Bootcamp Adult

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Location and start date

Cornwall College University Centre at the Eden Project - 18 July 2025

Level

Level 3 Levels Explained

Duration

11 weeks

Subject area

Wildlife Conservation & Zoology Find out more

Attendance

Part-time

Course information

The Ecological Skills Bootcamp offers a dynamic, hands-on learning experience aims at developing the practical skills, tools, and ecological knowledge required to make a meaningful impact in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. Designed to empower participants, the course fosters confidence, critical thinking, and professional competence, enabling learners to actively engage with real-world challenges in the ecological sector.

• Ecological surveying
• Geographic Information Systems / Phase 1
• Camera traps and footprint tunnels
• Large mammal surveys
• Dormouse intro and surveying methods
• Tree Health and Tree ID
• Quadrats and transects
• Monitoring Environmental Changes
• Plant ID and Soil Analysis
• Environmental Data Analysis
• Careers/academic skills

Either employed or self-employed and looking to enter or progress within the ecology, conservation, and environmental management sectors.

Teaching sessions will take place in the Eden outer estate, with hands-on experience with field activities.

An interview exercise, to prepare students for future employment opportunities by enhancing their communication, self-presentation, and professional reflection skills in a supportive, constructive setting.

Successful completion of this Level 3 programme offers a solid foundation for continued study in the environmental sector —such as foundation degrees, undergraduate programmes—or to Higher Apprenticeships in fields such as Environmental Science, Ecology, Wildlife Conservation, Countryside Management, or Agriculture.

Cornwall College University Centre at the Eden Project

Cornwall College University Centre at the Eden Project

In partnership with the Eden Project, we’ve created a unique suite of university-level programmes that align with Eden’s mission to make the world a better place. Delivered by expert trainers from Cornwall College, these programmes are taught within Eden’s unique learning environment, offering students not only an academic education but also practical, hands-on experience at this globally renowned visitor attraction and garden. Our degrees, awarded by the University of Plymouth, provide an unparalleled blend of theory and real-world application. Discover more at our upcoming Open Day!


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Course type: Adult
Tuition Fees: £0.00
If you are aged 19 or over, financial support may be available depending on your circumstances and the specific course. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section.
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