Killester College - Pre-University Environmental & Biodiversity Studies
In this Course students will receive a firm theoretical basis for environmental studies from a micro system to macro system. Students will focus on specific ecological and environmental topics, studying plant science, carbon footprints, biodiversity and the natural environment, greenhouse effect of carbon dioxide and Environmental Impact Assessments.
This Course will focus on “learning by doing”: to include Ecological Field Trips to Bull Island and St. Anne’s Park in Dublin. Practical sessions will teach students how to assess water quality, study biodiversity, prepare environmental plans, conduct water quality studies of the Tolka and Dodder Estuary. Team working and work experience included.
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, laboratory practicals, field work, mandatory work placement and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year.
What will I study?
- Ecological Field Methods
- Biodiversity and the Natural Environments
- Sustainable Water Management
- Biological Diversity
- Biology
- Teamworking
- Work Experience
- Permaculture Design
- Word Processing
How will I be assessed?
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year. (Continuous Assessment) On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.
What we would like from you!
Are you passionate about saving the planet?
Does climate change and sustainability concern you?
Do you want to make a difference in your career choice? This is the course for you!
Career/Progression Opportunities
After the Course students will be uniquely positioned to understand and contribute to the biggest issues which face our planet today: climate change and biodiversity protection.
Students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. This course may link to:
UCD Sustainability (DN240)
DCU Climate and Environmental Sustainability (DC294)
TU: TU Dublin: Planning & Envir. (TU835); Sustainable Energy Engineering (TU801)
UCD: Arts (DN520) Geography etc.
Maynooth UNI: Arts (MH101) Geography etc.
Dkit: Environmental Science (DK887)
LIT: Environmental Science & Climate Change (LC408)
Sligo IT: Envir. Sc & Ecology (SG450)etc.
CIT: Environmental Engineering (CR055)
WIT: Engineering(Sustainable Energy)(WD007) etc
Also, Killester College Science Students who graduate & meet The Entry Requirements for Sligo IT are guaranteed places on all their Science courses. The new Laboratory apprenticeships are also an option.
Click this course code 5M5028 to see the list of Third Level courses this Award links with. You can also select “any award” in the same search box and this will return all courses open to students who have successfully completed a QQI Level 5 course.
Qualification/Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Applied Ecology 5M5028 - Duration; 1 Year
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate/LCA
- Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
- Interview
Enquiries: [email protected]
Note: This course costs €300 if you are exempt from €200 Government Charge.
Mature students (over 21 years) may be entitled to VTOS funding
