Applied Ecology & Biodiversity
Join our Applied Ecology programme and learn about general ecological practices with a strong emphasis on wildlife and sustainable methods. Develop a hands-on understanding of the importance of the environment and respecting the balance of nature.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
-Leaving Certificate or its equivalent is advised
- Mature students are welcome to apply. Work/life experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Career opportunities
Our programme provides a strong foundation for further studies in environmental sciences and career opportunities.
Progression
We’re not just here to help you learn – we’re here to help you achieve your career goals! Graduates who achieve the required standard may progress to Universities, such as UCD for the Sustainability Degree (DN240) or General Science (DN240) programmes. Or, if you’re ready to get to work, you can take advantage of direct progression to employment at conservation organisations such as the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Irish Wildlife Trust, Irish Peatland Council, Birdwatch Ireland, Bat Conservation Ireland, and Native Woodland Trust.
Are you ready to make a difference in the world and turn your passion for the environment and biodiversity into a career? Join our Applied Ecology programme and start your journey today! Whether you’re young and just starting out or a more mature student looking to make a career change, we welcome you with open arms.
Further information
Applications for September 2024 Now Open.
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved full-time third-level education in Ireland and also, in some cases, funding for students studying outside of Ireland. Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education. www.susi.ie
1. Choose Your Course
To help choose your course:
- Visit our Programme Advisory Video on our website
- Read this prospectus or visit our website
- Visit the College (Advisory Meetings, Open Days, College Awareness Week)
- Talk to our Guidance Counsellor or Course Coordinator
2. Make Your Application:
When you have decided on your course(s) you should:
- Complete our online application form. You must have a valid email address, mobile number, and your PPSN number to apply online.
- All applications are acknowledged through our online Enrol system. The status of your application can be tracked 24/7 by logging into your Enrol account, which is created for you when you first apply.
3. Advisory Meeting
- Soon after making your online application you will receive an email and text from the College inviting you to view our online Information Session, or attend one of our regular Open Advisory Meetings where any questions can be answered in person.
- Admission to courses are advisory in nature, though some entry criteria apply to all our courses. Leaving Cert/Leaving Cert Applied or its equivalent is normally a requirement, though the College can look at individual cases where criteria may not be met. The advisory meeting also ensures that mature students (over 23) are matched to the right course.
- Following this session/advisory meeting, you will receive an email with details on how to accept your place on the course.
4. Accept Your Place
When you decide to accept your place:
- A non-refundable deposit of €50 can be made by credit or debit card through the Website. The College is a cashless centre and will not normally accept cash or cheques. If you have any issues making your payment please contact the college.
5. Registration and Induction
- Induction and orientation sessions take place at the commencement of courses in September.
- The College will notify applicants of induction and commencement dates, details of fees and the academic calendar.
Join our Applied Ecology programme and learn about general ecological practices with a strong emphasis on wildlife and sustainable methods. Develop a hands-on understanding of the importance of the environment and respecting the balance of nature. Our core modules focus on the relationship between plants and soils, providing the correct conditions for healthy growth, and preventing ecological problems. This award is designed to introduce learners to sustainable ecological practices, providing learners with the perfect foundation for progression.
Core Modules:
Communications
Plant Science
Soil Science and Growing Media
Plant Identification and Use
Work Experience
Elective Modules:
Biological Diversity
Sustainable Water Management
Ecological Field Methods
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
Work Experience
Practical experience is an integral part of the course. Participants will be required to undertake 2 weeks of work placement in a suitable environment. The college will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
5M5028 - Applied Ecology.
Certification: QQI level 5 Award in Applied Ecology 5M5028.
Dundrum College of Further Education,
Dundrum Main Street,
Dundrum,
Dublin 14,
D14 HD83
Email: info@dcfe.ie
Tel: +353 1 298 5412