The City & Guilds accredited Invasive Non-Native Species & Biosecurity module is suitable for anyone working in retail shops and also pond consultants and fishkeepers. It is a Foundation level course suitable for those new to the subject or who wish to improve their knowledge. You should expect to be able to complete the course in three months, or less.
This module aims to provide candidates with:
- an introduction to the issue of invasive alien species, the ways in which they arrive in a new environment and the characteristics which could enable a non-native species to become invasive.
- an understanding of the detrimental impacts that invasive alien species can have.
- an understanding of how biodiversity measures can prevent/reduce the risk of introduction and spread of invasive alien species.
For the purposes of this module, we will look at the issue of invasive alien species first in relation to pets before discussing ornamental fish and ornamental aquatic plants.
Method of study
At your own pace at home or at work using the online eLearning platform. The online course can be viewed on a computer, tablet and smart phone.
Module prerequisites
- To have competed the Initial Assessment test (see above) and completed and returned the Data Protection form to the OATA office.
- Have access to the resources required to undertake this course e.g. access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone and external reading.
- Have sufficient time to be able to dedicate for regular learning. As a guide, we would expect you should be able to complete this module in three months or less. You can complete the module quicker if you feel confident to pass the assessment.
- Have a good understanding of English.
Start date & length of module
You start the module when you receive the log-in information and access will then be available for 12 months. There may be additional admin fees to pay if you take longer than 12 months to complete the module.
Availability
The City & Guilds accredited Invasive Non-Native Species and Biosecurity Module is available in the United Kingdom. The module is also available internationally but without the City & Guilds accreditation. Please note it is delivered in English.
Assessment
At the end of the module there is a written assessment in the form of online questions and a short Skype verbal assessment. Once completed successfully you will get a City & Guilds Certificate. For international students there will be no verbal assessment and they will receive a Certificate of Attendance (not City & Guilds).
Before you buy the module you need to fill in and return our Data Protection form. You should also familiarise yourself with all the course paperwork which can be found at the bottom of our training page.
Invasive Non-Native Species & Biosecurity Module
OATA member price- Buy the Invasive Non-Native Species & Biosecurity module. Please fill in our Data Protection form before you buy.
Invasive Non-Native Species & Biosecurity Module
Non OATA member price- Buy the Invasive Non-Native Species & Biosecurity module. Please fill in our Data Protection form before you buy.
