Countryside Ranger - Getting your message across

Introduction

2020 dates TBC

Price: £75

Whatever your career (Countryside Ranger, archaeologist, Environmental manager, scientist) you’ll need to communicate messages to different audiences. The training will discuss what makes good interpretation (from talks to walks to leaflets and static boards) and how technology can open up new audiences. It will cover how to give a successful live presentation, lead a guided walk and produce a design brief for a leaflet or interpretation board. This training offers a supportive environment in which you can explore your own potential and gain new experiences and skills that can be directly and immediately applied in the workplace or during interview situations.

Who is this training for?

This training is for students and volunteers of NGOs who are seeking employment or who have just gained their first job in the nature conservation / biodiversity management sector and anyone seeking a career that will involve these types of verbal and written communication. If you want to gain the skills needed to give a live presentation to different audiences, guide walks and produce leaflets and static interpretation boards all in the context of emerging technologies, this course if for you. Participants will expect to increase their theoretical and practical understanding in these key employability skills.

How it works

This course provides positive support to you as your prepare to perform open communication of different kinds. Before you come you will need to compile an illustrated talk on any subject of your choosing. The talk should be based on no more than six PowerPoint or Prezi slides and you should bring these to the course on a memory stick. You will also be given time on the course to prepare to lead a guided walk and talk about a subject of your choice.

Who is delivering the training

Fraser Rush is part of the Ambios team and is an experienced trainer. His work gives him a unique insight into the needs of employers in the wildlife management sector.

Fraser was a field ecologist and Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserves manager before moving to East Devon District Council Countryside Management team. He now runs his own company, manufacturing bird ringing and bat research equipment. He has delivered Field Studies Council and University courses and offers a wealth of employment experience. Fraser’s knowledge, enthusiasm and practical understanding combine to produce an outstanding learning experience for all course participants.

How to Join Us

Once your payment has been received we will send you a confirmation email. If you have any further questions you can contact us on 01803 732747 or farm@ambios.net

Getting Here

Our address is Lower Sharpham Farm, Ashprington, Totnes TQ9 7DX. Directions by foot/bike along the traffic-free cycle path from Totnes.

Our nearest train station is 2.5 miles away in Totnes.