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Nature Conservation

Kendal
T Level

Starts September 2025

The course delivery is based around our Animal Rescue Centre (ARC), which has on-site veterinary facilities, and will give you the opportunity to gain necessary knowledge and practical skills required to work with a variety of animal species. The ARC provides care for a selection of resident exotic…

Full-time
In person
2 Years
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Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills

Ambleside
CPD

Starts January 2025

Frameworks for Landscape Restoration will develop your knowledge of the policies, frameworks and drivers for restoration in the UK, and the different mechanisms to support design and delivery of landscape restoration. Using a real-world location affording multiple restoration opportunities, you…

Part-time
Blended
6 Weeks
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Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills

Milnthorpe
Level 1 Qualification

14th - 17th April, 2025

This event is for women only. Training available at Level 1 and Level 2 for people looking to follow a career in dry stone walling or interested in increasing their skill level. Led by a Level 3 Instructor at our National Training Site, Crooklands, LA7 7NH. Training is held Monday - Thursday with…

Short Course
In person
4 Days
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Metal Gate Stone Wall_Geneve Brand Dg proteced area management

Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills

Milnthorpe
Level 1 Qualification

21st - 24th April, 2024

Training available at Level 1 and Level 2 for people looking to follow a career in dry stone walling or interested in increasing their skill level. Led by Master Craftsman Instructor at our National Training Site, Crooklands, LA7 7NH. Training is held Monday - Thursday with an optional Assessment…

Short Course
In person
4 Days
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Farming + Technology

Haltwhistle

Volunteering

The farm is a 100 acre organic upland farm situated on Hadrian's Wall in North Cumbria. We also run a self catering cottage and provide meals for the local primary school using produce from our no-dig veg plot where we can. Volunteers would be very welcome to help with tasks such as tending the…

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Trees Woodlands Geneve Brand Dg forestry and woodlands

Forestry + Woodlands

Cumbria wide

Apprenticeship

Level 3 Forest Craftperson (Coming Soon) - register your interest for September, 2025. Location: Workplace Delivery supported with Online Lectures and Tutorial Support

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Farming + Technology

Grasmere

Volunteering

2 acres includes historic botanic garden, greenhouse, woodland, veg. garden, pools, with spectacular views. Restoration ongoing. Bees kept. I need help with maintenance and new ideas, woodland trail, bringing the rock garden back to its original high standard. It has connections to William…

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Apprenticeship

Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional Apprenticeship. Dodd & Co fully supports professional development, with our Chartered Accountant Training Programme leading to the ACA qualification and membership of the ICAEW. Whether you join us from a graduate background, or progress from your AAT…

Flexible
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