Course description
Have you an interest or concern regarding the quality of our environment? Want to learn about national and global issues related sustainability and climate change? Would you like to learn how to make improvements to our environment for the benefit of current and future generations? If this is of interest to you, why not begin Environmental and Sustainability Studies at OFI College.
COURSE CONTENT
- Sustainable Water Management
- Ecological Field Methods
- Biological Diversity
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Environmental Studies
- Soil Science and Growing Media
- Applied Permaculture/Permaculture Design
- Plant Identification & Use
Certification: 5M5028 – QQI Level 5 in Applied Ecology
Career Opportunities
Graduates progress to employment in various areas including:
Conservation Services | National Parks | Environmental Agencies | Wildlife Trusts or other related organisations.
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