This qualification aims to: focus on the study of environmental awareness and carbon footprint reduction associated with a wide range of workplaces and linked to the lifestyles of individuals offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge that is relevant, and can be applied, across a variety of sectors. The objectives of this qualification are to: become familiar with the basics of the environment and climate change develop an understanding of environmental protection and the action that can be taken within the workplace to mitigate the damaging impact of industry on the environment explore how the lifestyle of an individual can be environmentally detrimental, while offering an insight into ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
September 2027
The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Lancashire. The course is designed to enable students to achieve a vocational Higher Education qualification through online, part-time study. For those of you already employed in the sportsturf industry,…
September 2027
The On-line final year direct entry BSc (Hons) Degree in Turfgrass Science and Management is designed to enable students to achieve a full honours degree qualification in Turfgrass Science and Management through part-time study at a distance from the host educational establishment. High levels of…
2 days per week
Our campus is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, between two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty providing an ideal location to study conservation. The Degree is validated by the University of Hull and was developed with input from local employers including the Yorkshire…
Available on demand via You Tube
To cut or not to cut? That IS the question! Early autumn is the time of year that hedges are booked in for their annual trim, but how soon should you cut? Hedgerows require management to stay in shape, and good management practices keep hedgerows healthy and increase their longevity. But what is…
SRUC Barony Open Days 8 October and 26 November 2026
University of Lancashire Open Days 11 October and 21 November 2026
Lakes College Open Evenings 17 October and 18 November 2026
