Free Course: Discover Woodland Learning
Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of learning in the outdoors whilst gaining practical skills using tools, undertaking conservation activities, identifying species and wildlife monitoring to enhance your knowledge and experience for further learning or employment. You will work towards a Forest and Outdoor Learning SCQF Level 4 Award.
Key elements
- Small group learning
- Woodland conservation activity
- Wildlife identification skills
- Practical learning and assessment (no written tests)
- Weekly programme running on a Wednesday for 10 weeks
- PPE provided
- Learning support available
- Benefit from practical and therapeutic experience
- Accredited SCQF Level 4 award on completion
- Light lunch included
- Gentle introduction to the college environment
Dates Wednesdays from 23 April to 25 June inclusive, 9.30am – 3.30pm at Newbattle Abbey College
I thought I knew a great deal about forestry conservation, but this course opened my eyes. Well worth the time we spent, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Who Can Apply?
- No prior qualifications necessary
- Anyone interested in learning outdoors and looking for further learning or employment in the
outdoor, environmental sector - Anyone accepted onto or considering the NC Rural Skills course at Newbattle Abbey
College for 2025-26 - Age 16+
- Senior phase school pupils
- Adults looking to upskill or reskill