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Introduction to ERT Training Courses
Ecology is a multidisciplinary and ever changing science. It can be used to describe the distribution of species and habitats, understand environmental responses to human activities, and develop and evaluate land management and conservation actions. New ecological tools and techniques are constantly being developed, and it is vital that current and future ecologists have the knowledge and skills to use them appropriately. ERT offers training and capacity building services for professionals within the ecological sector. We also train the next generation of scientists within higher education, and provide access to ecology-related studies for ecological volunteers.
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ERT undertakes a range of activities focused on: |
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Continuing professional development (CPD) to update the skills and knowledge of those already working in the ecological field.
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Training courses to deliver core skills for the next generation of ecologists i.e. for individuals still in higher education or aiming for a career in ecology. |
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Capacity building activities to support the strategic development of ecological capability of organisations, particularly in developing countries. |
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Professional training & capacity building |
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ERT is committed to supporting the work of professional ecologists and others in the environment sector through the provision of targeted training. We have extensive experience in this area both in the UK and also in the context of developing countries. |
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Assessment of training needs for individuals, departments and organisations.
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Development of bespoke cost-effective training solutions. This includes the production of longer term training plans and an emphasis on economies of scale. |
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Provision of lectures on a wide range of ecological, conservation, statistical and environmental subjects.
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These are sector-oriented and accompanied by learning outcome measures and evaluation. |
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Curriculum development for ecological, conservation, statistical and environmental courses. |
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Logistics and curriculum for international field courses in a range of natural systems around the globe (e.g. rain forests of central America, tundra of northern Russia, African wetlands and savannah). |
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ERT has considerable experience of project supervision for undergraduate, MSc and PhD students. We are able to offer co-supervision or to act as industrial partners on Research Council studentships. |
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ERT can provide work experience for under- and post-graduate students. |
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The UK has a large number of highly skilled volunteers that contribute their time to long-term species monitoring programmes, ecological surveys, animal marking (e.g. bird ringing), and a range of habitat management activities. ERT supports their work by providing training in key areas.
These include the following, but we are always happy to discuss individual needs: |
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Easily understood statistics courses to allow volunteers to analyse their own data.
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Courses to allow volunteer groups to publish their data analyses. |
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Courses aimed at specific field skills e.g. identification, sampling, tracking, etc. |
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Please contact us if you wish to discuss the development of new training courses for individuals or your organisation. We provide a range of services supporting the development of bespoke courses to support your long-term goals. This can be based on your own training needs assessment, or an evaluation of these conducted by us within your organisation. In either case, we will work with you to generate a cost-effective timetable for training delivery. |
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ERT Ltd, 4 Peghouse Rise, Uplands, Stroud, Gloucestershire. GL5 1RT. UK |
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