Environmental Courses
LEARN ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS
An exciting qualification for anyone working in the field, wishing to work with the environment or just for interest. This course provides great flexibilty by offer 6 core modules and a diverse range of 25 electives of which students get to select 18. Electives include Marine Studies, Nature Park Mangement I and II, Earth Science, Digital Photography, Plant Ecology, Soil Management, Vertebrate Zoology, Reafforestation (Landcare), Conservation and Environmental Management, Weed Control, Wildlife Management and many more.
Learning methods available:
Correspondence
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Advanced Diploma in Environmental Studies
Alternative Energy I
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
8 lessons
GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF ELECTRICITY AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Learn to become less reliant on the electricity and gas companies and save money through alternative energy sources. This course will equip you with knowledge about electricity, batteries, how to become energy self sufficient and to understand different methods of generating, storing and using electricity, from hydro and solar to wind generators. Explore ways to better manage energy consumption, and how to convert a building’s energy supply to an alternative system.
What is Alternative Energy?
Alternative energy is energy that is not popularly used and is
usually
environmentally sound. The energy is derived from non-traditional,
renewable
sources (e.g. Solar, wind) as opposed to fossil fuels that are
not renewable
. Renewable sources can be readily replaced or replenished, either by the earth's natural processes or by human action.
Energy for human activity is obtained from a variety of sources:
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Fossil Fuels (i.e. Oil, Gas, and Coal).
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Nuclear Fuels (i.e. Uranium, Plutonium).
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Renewable Fuels - Geothermal, Solar, Water (Tides, Waves), Wind Power, and Bio-fuels (Firewood and fuel distilled from crops)
Learn more about energy and its uses in this facinating and informative course
Learning methods available:
Correspondence
Read more & enrol: Alternative Energy I
Botany I -Introductory
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
10 lessons
Study the Science of Plants
The course contains the basis of plant science, and is an introduction to plant physiology and taxonomy, covering general botany including morphology and anatomy. Lessons cover: taxonomic classification of plants; cells and tissues; specific vegetative parts of a plant; flowers and fruit; seed and the developing embryo; photosynthesis and growing plants; respiration; the role of water; movement of water and assimilates through a plant; the effects of growth movements.
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Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Botany I -Introductory
Earth Science
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
9 lessons
Understand the processes involved in creating our fascinating soils and rocks.
In this fascinating and timely course, learn about the dynamic and changing face of planet Earth by investigating the complex and amazing interactions between the Earth's many different components. By studying Earth Science you will gain an understanding of the many processes that have sculpted the Earth you see to day and a deeper appreciation of the many environmental challenges that we currently face.
Gain an ability to identify and describe the Earth, its structure and explain processes that affect change in the structure and composition of the earth. Learn about rocks and minerals, meteorology, global weather patterns, the oceans, surface chances (eg. earthquakes and volcanoes), geological time and the complex interactions between all of these elements of earth science.
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Earth Science
Learn to prepare Environmental Assessments of all kinds.
Work in this area has expanded greatly in recent decades, and when combined with a knowledge of plant or animal identification and ecology. Study this as a one off or to complement other studies.
For graduates from related certificates, diplomas or degrees (eg. Biology, Horticulture, Agriculture), this course may offer the potential to
greatly improve your employability.
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Environmental Assessment
Are you interested in a career as an ecologist?
This course provides an excellent introduction to the study of ecology. It looks at living organisms, the niches they occupy and the relationships that occur between and within species. It covers the general principles of ecology in a way that is easy to understand and can be applied anywhere on our planet.
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Introduction To Ecology
Marine Studies II
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
10 lessons
Extend your knowledge of marine plants and animals
This course follows on from Marine studies I, extending your knowledge of a wide variety of marine organisms. It works through many types of marine organisms, focusing mostly on those not covered as well in Marine Studies II (This includes: Protists, Sponges, Marine plants, Cnidarians, Worms, Arthropods, Molluscs, Echinoderms, Non Bony Fish, Selected Bony Fish and selected Marine Mammals).
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Marine Studies II
WANT TO WORK WITH ANIMALS AND/OR NATURE?
Then this course is for you!
This course has been specifically designed for people working or wishing to work in nature parks and reserves, in managerial or technical positions.Learn about natural environments, and the management of zoos, wildlife parks, nature reserves. Develop an understanding of the natural environment and basic ecological principles, and learn a variety of skills ranging from basic gardening and nature park design, to erosion control, weed control and tree surgery.
The course covers many of the fundamental tasks which people who work in such parks need to do; including weed control, soil management, land rehabilitation, landscape construction, etc.
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Nature Park Management I
This course is a natural progression from Nature Park Management I, but can be taken in its own right. It concentrates more on native plants and using them to create natural, balanced ecosystems. Over 15 lessons you also learn to create nature trails, build rockeries and pathways, construct ponds and watercourses, design picnic grounds and animal enclosures, market a nature park, and lots more.
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Nature Park Management II
Develop a sound understanding of Marine Biology and Management.
This 600 hour course is designed to provide a broad based, solid foundation for people working or wishing to work in Marine conservation, tourism or research. If you are seeking to work in these industries, we often find people who a certificate like this, together with an Open Water Divers Lisence and Boat Lisence are more employable than a Degree graduate.
If you want to discuss possible career paths, use our free career and course counselling service, and talk with an experienced academic.
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Qualification - Certificate in Marine Studies
DREAMING ABOUT WORKING WITH WILDLIFE?
This course provides with knowledge and practical skills to people working or wishing to work in wildlife care and management. Contains modules including Introduction to Ecology, Vertebrate Zoology, Wildlife Management, Orniithology, Marine Life I and Environmental Assessment.
A foundation entry level course to develop skills that would be valued for working in wildlife parks, zoos, refuges or wilderness management. This course incorporates key studies that are in demand in the wildlife field.
This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Qualification - Certificate in Wildlife Management
DO YOU NEED PRACTICAL SKILLS TO WORK IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT?
Despite huge growth in environmental industries worldwide, many graduates in environmental sciences still find that a job eludes them. Often this is because their studies have not covered the subjects and skills which are in fact providing employment opportunities. This course differs from other undergraduate environmental courses, providing a unique opportunity to develop those "in demand" skills, as well as learning the theory.
Subjects studied include: Introduction to Ecology, Conservation and Environmental Management, Environmental Waste Management, Soil Management, Botany I, Ecotour Management, Project Management, Wildlife Management and Environmental Assessment.
This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Qualification -Associate Diploma in Environmental Management
Do you work in the rehabilitation of degraded landscapes or degraded site? Or would you like to?
This course covers the fundamentals you require to advance or start your career in this field.
The significance of caring for the environment has been receiving more and more attention in recent times as we come to understand the importance of limited resources and the effects of human activities on the environment. The desertification, erosion and general degradation of once fertile lands is prompting us to investigate why and how these processes have occurred. It has also lead to research into how we can reverse and stop further damage to our environment.
Natural forests are amongst the most stable and productive ecosystems. We need to plant and conserve forests for their conservation value, to help maintain healthy air, soil and water and for their potential to provide food, forage, fuel, timber and even medicines.
This course is designed for people working or wanting to work with environmental rehabilitation and contaminated sites recovery. It develops an understanding of environmental systems and the rehabilitation of degraded landscapes. You will learn about seed collection, storage and germination, propagation, plant selection, establishment techniques, and controlling pest and disease after planting.
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Trees For Rehabilitation (Landcare Reafforestation)
Vertebrate Zoology
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
10 lessons
Do you love animals and nature?
Would you like to know more about them?
If you love animals and want to learn more about them, if you are involved in animal care and protection, animal management, wildlife management and care, veterinary, science teaching, or environmental management and protection, this course is a great option.
This course will give you a thorough understanding of “higher” animals’ Zoology and Evolution, together with some principles on animal ecology and morphology.
You will learn with the help of highly qualified and experienced tutors.
The course is accepted by some professional associations as points for their Continuing Education Recording Scheme, category “Correspondence courses”.
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Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Vertebrate Zoology
Learn about water resources, use and application of water conservation measures in different contexts. Improve your capacity to design, implement and asses water management plans and procedures.
Water is the most important substance required to sustain life. All living organisms need water. Many need air, and many others can survive without air, replacing it with other gases, but almost none of them can survive without water. Waate is important; and it's proper management is critical to everyone's future!
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Water Conservation And Management
Wildlife Management
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
9 lessons
Get a head start on your career in Wildlife Management...
This course will give students a broad based introduction to wildlife management that can be applied to all types of wildlife around the globe. It can serve as a course in its own right or as part of a higher qualification in environmental or nature park management.
This is a great course for:
- Zoo Keepers
- Park Rangers
- Property Owners
- Anyone interested in wildlife, from anywhere in the world.
Learning methods available:
Online
E-Learning
Read more & enrol: Wildlife Management
