Applied Ecology
FETAC (NCVA) - Level 5
SLT4
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Leaving Certificate or Leaving Cert Applied. Mature students will be considered based on a proven interest in ecology/water management. Entry may be subject to interview/assessment.
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| Ecology Field Methods |
Computer Applications |
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| Sustainable Water Management |
Information Technology Skills/Data Enty |
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| Biology |
Work Experience |
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| Biological Diversity |
Communications |
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| Plant Identification & Usek |
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| Certification |
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FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 Award CAEXX (pilot) - Further Education & Training Awards Council
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| Duration |
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| One Year - Full Time Study or Two Years Part Time - minimum of 4 modules per year |
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| Course Structure |
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| Practical Field Studies and lab work will form an integral part of this course and may take place in a number of locations including Ballybay Wetlands Centre and Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre. A minimum of 10 days work placement must be completed. |
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| Career Options/Progression |
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Holder of the FETAC L5 Award in Applied Ecology may progress to futher study at Institutes of Technology/Universities in a range of ecology related areas or directly enter employment in fields such as forestry, fisheries, park mgt, water resource mgt, agriculture etc |
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| Evaluation |
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| You wil be evaluated by examination,practical skills tests, project work and practical First Aid exam |
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