Individuals & Families

Docks and Goosefoots: Identifying the Polygonaceae and Chenopodiacae

 Centre:  Flatford Mill    Tutor:  Ros Bennett
 Dates:  Friday 27 August-Sunday 29 August 2010
 Sole Occupancy Room:£224     Shared Room: £204 

   Non-Res: £159

 Level:Intermediate / Improvers
  Professional Development Course.
  Course accredited by The University of Birmingham

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Docks and goosefoots are two of the more challenging groups of plants to get to grips with. This weekend course aims to simplify the process of becoming familiar with a wide range of species and to give you confidence in identifying them with accuracy.

This is an accredited course linked to the University of Birmingham Certificate in Biological Recording and Species Identification (half 10 credits). You may therefore have your learning assessed for accreditation if you wish.

The content is also appropriate for anyone wishing to contribute to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

Ros Bennett is a freelance botanist and former member of FSC staff with extensive experience of more difficult groups of plants.

This course is part of our programme of Professional Development Courses. You can find out more in the Professional Development section of this website.

This is an accredited course which could count towards a qualification. The course is accredited by The University of Birmingham .
The FSC is continuing this highly successful programme where The University is offering its Certificate in Biological Recording and Species Identification through The School of Biosciences.
This certificate comprises 60 credits (level 1) - which are taught at FSC centres over a period of 2 years. The participants must register with The University and then enrol on their FSC course chosen from a list of pre-approved titles . To complete the Certificate, students must also attend the core module held at Preston Montford and Kindrogan. There are 57 courses on the programme - offering a wealth of choice and venue to enjoy 2 years of accredited study at your leisure. In addition to the certificate, the University is also offering a taught Masters programme, now in its third year, which is run from Preston Montford and other FSC Centres. Both qualifications are gaining increasing recognition by employers such as government agencies, environmental consultants, councils and record centres. They are strongly vocational programmes - offering participants a chance to upgrade their skills and gain a recognised qualification. Full details of both programmes and University application forms are available from: Linda Marsh The Gateway Education and Arts Centre Chester Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1NB 01743 355137 L.Marsh@bham.ac.uk Please note that it is no longer possible to enrol on the programmes whilst at an FSC Centre.
The Professional Developmment section provides more information on accredited courses.