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  Applied Ecology - Advanced Certificate
 
     
 
       


The study of ecology can lead you to assist in: protecting endangered species,
preventing the over-exploitation of natural resources, restoring degraded habitats, or predicting the effects of climate change or genetically modified crops. As well as being a fascinating science, ecological insights are essential for solving many current environmental problems and to provide sound advice
for management and conservation.
Portobello Institute’s course in Applied Ecology draws from many different disciplines to equip learners with all the necessary knowledge to form an understanding of ecological issues as well
as the practical skills to assist them.


Course type: Full Time Course
Venue: Dublin, Cork and Galway City
Course code: FAECOCT10
Start date: Oct 2010
Fees: See Fees and Schedules
 

 

Qualifications gained:

  • Portobello Institute Certificate in Applied Ecology
  • FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Applied Ecology CAEXX

 

Entry Requirements:

 

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. Acceptance to Full-Time courses is interview-based. There
is no specific points requirement.

 


 

 

Course Content:

 

During the course you will cover the following modules:

 

 

 

Module 1: Communications
Module 2: Work Experience
Module 3: Ecological Field Methods
Module 4: Sustainable Water Management
Module 5: Biological Diversity
Module 6: Biology
Module 7: Environmental Studies
Module 8: Ireland’s Environment 

 

 

Assessment:

 

Assessment for this course is based on a combination of modular assignments, projects and examinations.

 
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Careers & Progression

 

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and expertise to pursue careers as;

- Ecologist Assistant / Field Trials Officer / Environmental Consultant / Environmental Education Officer / Research Assistant -Officer / Administration in Civil Service, Co. Councils or Industry.  

Or for further study as part of the Higher Education Links Scheme, graduates of this course can progress to * Science: Biological & Environmental Level 6, IT Tallaght

* All progression routes are subject to certain academic prerequisites set out by the relevant 3rd level institutions.