Location: Talgarth Powys
Study Time: 3 days per week
Course Length: 1 year from September to July
Minimum Age: 16 years old (no maximum age)
Equipment Requirements: Warm waterproof clothing and shoes for working outdoors, and a pair of wellies
This course involves a combination of classroom-based learning, practical fieldwork, and assessments to ensure competency in various conservation tasks. This includes designing and carrying out a practical conservation project from start to finish.
We aim to support each learner to prepare for and mitigate the effects of climate change in relation to building resilience into the natural environment. This course is aimed at individuals interested in starting a career in conservation, looking to enhance their existing skills in environmental stewardship, or make a difference to the world.
What will I learn?
Nature is under threat from climate change and pressures from unsustainable land use practices. Nature Restoration Level 2 is designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for contributing to nature recovery and conservation efforts.
You’ll learn key skills for a career promoting environmental recovery and resilience, studying habitat management, wildlife identification and monitoring, countryside access and surveying.
Modules covered include the following, each will have a particular focus on sustainability:
- Introduction to nature restoration and its importance
- Habitat management, restoration and maintenance
- Wildlife identification, surveying and monitoring
- Conservation practices
- Environmental legislation and policy
- Community engagement and public access
- Health and safety in conservation work
- Undertake practical conservation projects
Through conservation projects, students gain practical experience in land restoration and design, alongside essential health and safety practices for fieldwork. Learn to solve real-world problems in relation to conservation and prepare for a career after your course.
Emphasis is also placed on teamwork and communication skills, promoting sustainable public access and environmental stewardship.
Modules may differ slightly depending on your chosen location
Why study Nature Restoration?
Students will study in beautiful real-life countryside settings. Whether you are new to countryside, nature, and environment work, or have some knowledge and basic skills, this course will help you to develop a successful career and make a real difference in national parks, local authorities, and wildlife trusts.
No exams! You will be assessed via practical observation, worksheets or oral tests.
After this course, students may be able to:
- Move into a Level 3 course in Environmental Conservation or Land-Based Studies
- Start a career working with a National Park, Wildlife Trust, or in nature restoration or land management companies
- Use this qualification as an introduction to careers such as: Countryside Ranger, Conservation Officer, Nature Recovery Advisor, Surveyor, Ecologist, or Environmental Consultant
- Use this qualification towards entry to the BMC undergraduate course, BA (Hons) Sustainable Futures: Arts, Ecology, and Systems Change
Applications for a September 2025 start are now open! Apply early via our website to secure your spot. You will need to complete a short interview with our friendly team.