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Environmental & Natural Resource Management - Higher Certificate in Science(Level 6)
Programme Code: | | LC424
| Course Level: | | Level 6
| Department: | | Applied Science
| Duration: | | | Campus: | | Thurles
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What is the programme about? This programme covers a broad range of topics aimed at addressing key environmental concerns. Students will have the opportunity to explore the linkage between the science and the management of the environment. Throughout the programme, students will develop skills in practical lab work, field work, computing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Subjects on professional development are also included – soft skills that are much sought after by employers. Students will learn about ecology and conservation of the natural environment as well as how to manage resources like waste and energy in business. People with an interest in geography, biology, chemistry, agricultural science and wildlife will find this an exciting course of study. Who is the programme suited to? Do you like to explore the wonders of environmental science and the great outdoors? Do the challenges of protecting the environment interest you? Are you studying subjects such as biology, geography, agricultural science or chemistry at school? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this may be the programme for you! Top 3 Reasons - The course covers a wide range of environmental topics in a practical and active way and thereby opens up a diversity of career and further study opportunities.
- You will have on-going and regular access to a team of lecturers with relevant and up- to-date sectoral experience.
- Current students enjoy the supportive, friendly and positive atmosphere in class and on the Thurles Campus.
Class Contact Hours Year 1 = 21 hours
Year 2 = 21 hours Year 1 Introduction to Environmental Science, Rural Land Use & the Environment, Introduction to Environmental Management, Personal Effectiveness, Introduction to Sustainable Development, Applied Environmental Science, Environmental Maths & Computing. Year 2 Earth Science & Ecology, Environment & Sustainable Development, Conservation & Biodiversity Management, Waste & Energy Management, Group Work – Theory & Practice, Field Study Skills & GIS. Entry Requirement Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 5 Passes in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English/Irish.
FETAC Applicants and Mature Applicants: Please see our Admissions webpage for further information. Entry Procedure Click Application Form button below for Direct Entry Application Form 2016/2017
Admissions Please visit our Admissions page for further information on how to apply to this course. Jobs Include There is a wide range of suitable roles including Environmental Officers and Environmental Technicians with businesses, public agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Graduates of the programme can develop careers within any of the following: - Private sector
- Environmental service providers (energy, waste, water)
- Environmental consultants
- Industry
- Business
- Self-employment
- Public sector and State Agencies
- National Parks and Wildlife Service
- Local Authorities
- Marine Institute
- Energy Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Government Departments
- Voluntary and Community sector
- Development Organisations
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
There are a number of professional organisations that environmental students and graduates can join (for example the Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland). There is a clear route for the future professional development of those working in the environmental sector, with the potential to achieve Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status. Graduate Profile
Mark Norris
I graduated in 2012 from L.I.T. Thurles with a Higher Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resource Management. Having really enjoyed the G.I.S. aspect of the course, I decided that was the route I would really like to take professionally. I then went on to study for a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, through an evening course in LIT Thurles, and graduated from that in 2013. After receiving my qualification, I applied for a position with Mallon Technology, Portlaoise, in July 2013, and have been working there ever since as a G.I.S. analyst for the Department of Agriculture.
L.I.T. Thurles gave me the skills, confidence and qualifications required to work in a position that I really enjoy. Prior to studying at LIT, I had been working as a tiler, and because of a back injury and the decline in the economy, I had to give this up. I decided soon after to apply for a college course, and environmental issues had always been a passion of mine. I have always had a great love for the outdoors, flora, fauna and conservation, so when I discovered the Environmental and Natural Resource Management course I applied straight away. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in this sector. LIT gave me the opportunity to make my passion my work!
Martina Cripps
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Environmental and Natural Resource Management
Employed by ECOS Environmental Consultants Limited
I graduated from LIT Thurles with a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental and Natural Recourse Management.
The course equipped me with a broad range of skills not only from an environmental perspective but also from a business and project management perspective. I am currently working as an Environmental Scientist for an Environmental Consultant based in Limerick. I work on a broad range of projects primarily relating water, waste and wastewater such as: Environmental Management, Impact and Assessment, Resource Management.
Previous to this position, I carried out independent research on species of primary concern in the Slieve Bloom Mountains. As part of this research, I applied skills such as ecology and earth science, GIS, research techniques and field studies all of which I developed in my time studying at LIT Thurles. The modules covered during my time studying BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Natural Resources Management prepared for me for a career path in the environmental sector. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in pursuing a career in the environmental sector.
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Further Studies Graduates of this programme can progress onto the Level 8 Honours Science degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Management in Thurles. This ladder system allows students to obtain an honours degree in four years.
There is a wide range of suitable roles including Environmental Officers and Environmental Technicians with businesses, public agencies and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs).
There are a number of professional organisations that environmental students and graduates can join (for example the Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland). There is a clear route for the future professional development of those working in the environmental sector, with the potential to achieve Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status.
A broad and diverse range of rewarding careers is possible within the environmental management: Private sector (Environmental service providers (energy, waste, water), Environmental consultants, Industry, Business, Selfemployment), Public sector and State Agencies (National Parks and Wildlife Service, Local Authorities, Marine Institute, Energy Agencies, Environmental Protection Agency, Government Departments) Voluntary and Community sector, Development Organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
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