This course provides an opportunity for schools with low student numbers to to tackle different fieldwork enquiries across a range of dynamic habitats.

Our environmental science courses offer:

  • First-hand experience of all the required sampling techniques (ST) to gain in-depth understanding of all required methodologies (Me).
  • The opportunity to use a variety of specialist fieldwork equipment useful to the study of Environmental Science including moth and mammal traps and infiltrometers.
  • Enquiries set within an environmental context enabling students to gain a broad and deep understanding of real-world Environmental Science.
  • Mathematical skills and the use of GIS to encourage students to interrogate and manipulate fieldwork data.

Train station transfers are an additional £22.00 per student return.

This course price includes in-course transport, whilst at the centre.

Staff prices are half the student price plus VAT.

Due to safeguarding reasons we are unable to let adult learners attend these courses. To ensure safety all U18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult on residential courses, eg teacher or parent.

The cost of this course is VAT exempt, including in-course transport to field sites. Lunch on the first day is not included, but is on the final day. Staff are charged at half the student rate plus VAT, 1 staff member per school.

Please bring your own packed lunch for the first day. All other meals are included up to a packed lunch on the last day.

Opportunities to attend this course

  • Mon 17, March 2025 13:00 - Fri 21, March 2025 12:00

    Location
    Rhyd-y-Creuau
    Price
    £249 - £499
    Tutor
    Field Studies Council Staff