Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
This immersive program provides the specialized knowledge required to plan and manage sustainable green spaces. The curriculum bridges ecological theory with practical application, focusing on the design of vibrant community landscapes in towns and villages. Participants will master the selection of appropriate plant species, the creation of habitats for wildlife and pollinators, and the long-term management of environmental projects.
Certification in C&G – Understand and Plan Urban and Community Forestry Projects (C&G-Unit 321)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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1. Understand the importance of biodiversity in local communities and how planting can support healthier ecosystems
2. Identify suitable trees, plants, and habitats that support wildlife, pollinators, and local biodiversity
3. Assess a site and decide what type of planting or habitat development is most appropriate
4. Plan simple, practical biodiversity or planting projects for community spaces
5. Demonstrate safe and effective planting techniques for trees, shrubs, and other vegetation
6. Support the creation of habitats such as pollinator-friendly areas, hedgerows, and small woodland spaces
7. Outline how to care for and maintain planted areas to ensure long-term success
8. Apply sustainable and environmentally responsible approaches to planting and land use
9. Work with community groups or local initiatives to support biodiversity projects
10. Develop a basic, workable plan for a community planting or biodiversity project
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Naturalist
Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.
Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.
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Career Progression
Prepares you for entry-level roles or specialized projects in landscaping, environmental consultancy, and park management.