Are you interested in learning practical countryside skills?
Could they help you to get a job or get onto another course in the future?
Would you like to get certificates for skills you may already have or would like to get?
This course offers you the opportunity to learn a wide range of practical skills such as dry stone walling, coppicing and hedge-laying while working alongside occupational experts. By completing this course you can get useful practical experience plus a Level 2 qualification accredited by City & Guilds. Click here for more details. You can start whenever is convenient to you and work on it at your own pace. All necessary tools and equipment are provided including suitable footwear and protective clothing. There is no age restriction, you just need to be prepared to work outside in most weathers!
To get started all you need to do is to join one of our volunteer work-parties and let the supervisor know that you would like to do the course.
If you are aged 16-21 please contact Martin Evans on 07530489798 or m.evans@staffs-wildlife.org.uk.
Or to join a group on Wednesday or Thursday please contact Richard Whiting on 07960875157 or r.whiting@staffs-wildlife.org.uk.
For more information on the course please contact Nicki Dyas on 01538 381356 or n.dyas@staffs-wildlife.org.uk.
Download a course leaflet here.