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Ecologist (integrated degree) (level 7)

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Information about Ecologist (integrated degree) (level 7)

Studying the relationships between living things and their environment to help to resolve potentially conflicting demands between economic development and the environment.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
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  Knowledge

  • The business environment in which own organisations operates including personal role within the organisation, ethical practice and codes of conduct.
  • Internal and external policies and procedures, for example those relating to safe practice, lone working, professional conduct, record keeping, traceability and confidentiality.
  • How to identify and critically review sources to identify advances in technology, inform research projects and enhance good practice.
  • Investigation techniques and processes including current best practice guidelines and when and how to seek input from colleagues and other specialists.
  • Project management techniques and their suitability for different working environments and multidisciplinary team members.
  • Sector specific external regulations and legislation that relate to specific species, protected areas and habitats.
  • Biosecurity protocols and when to apply them.
  • Communication techniques and how to adapt them for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Conflict resolution tools for stakeholder management.
  • Land use planning legislation which applies to all habitats and wildlife, including those with protected status.
  • Requirements of licensing procedures for works affecting protected species.
  • Evidence-based management, mitigation, restoration and enhancement plans including climate resilience.
  • The business environment in which own organisations operates including personal role within the organisation, ethical practice and codes of conduct.
  • Internal and external policies and procedures, for example those relating to safe practice, lone working, professional conduct, record keeping, traceability and confidentiality.
  • How to identify and critically review sources to identify advances in technology, inform research projects and enhance good practice.
  • Investigation techniques and processes including current best practice guidelines and when and how to seek input from colleagues and other specialists.
  • Project management techniques and their suitability for different working environments and multidisciplinary team members.
  • Sector specific external regulations and legislation that relate to specific species, protected areas and habitats.
  • Biosecurity protocols and when to apply them.
  • Communication techniques and how to adapt them for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Conflict resolution tools for stakeholder management.
  • Modelling and prediction techniques, for example those used in population modelling and scenario evaluation.
  • Management of large data sets and appropriate methods of storage, analysis and representation.
  • Statistical analysis packages for ecology including how and when to use them.
  • The business environment in which own organisations operates including personal role within the organisation, ethical practice and codes of conduct.
  • Internal and external policies and procedures, for example those relating to safe practice, lone working, professional conduct, record keeping, traceability and confidentiality.
  • How to identify and critically review sources to identify advances in technology, inform research projects and enhance good practice.
  • Investigation techniques and processes including current best practice guidelines and when and how to seek input from colleagues and other specialists.
  • Project management techniques and their suitability for different working environments and multidisciplinary team members.
  • Sector specific external regulations and legislation that relate to specific species, protected areas and habitats.
  • Biosecurity protocols and when to apply them.
  • Communication techniques and how to adapt them for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Conflict resolution tools for stakeholder management.
  • Current software and analytical techniques for viewing, editing and analysing geospatial data to enable identification of for example, ecological enhancement potential.
  • The role of spatially represented material in effective communication to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Drivers for regional, rather than single site based research for long term planning, policy and strategy formulation.

  Skills

  • Use verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Work safely in the office and on site, preparing and adhering to external and internal risk management, biosecurity and health and safety systems.
  • Perform standard ecological techniques such as desk study, Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, species and habitat management and monitoring plans according to good practice guidance.
  • Perform analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of scientific data gathered from existing sources and primary data.
  • Apply quality standards when report writing and communicating.
  • Manage projects by planning and prioritising tasks, reviewing and evaluating progress against stakeholder objectives, and preparing appropriate reports.
  • Manage and develop stakeholder relationships and expectations such as, seasonal restrictions.
  • Use standard digital packages and current software for recording and analysing data and for communication.
  • Use conflict resolution tools to solve conflicts of interest between the client aims and statutory requirements according to the context of the situation.
  • Communicate research findings to non-technical audiences, both in reports and direct presentations.
  • Uses information systems and social media in line with business codes of conduct including confidentiality processes.
  • Design and conduct field surveys, with basic botanical identification skills to the standard required to enable recognised techniques, such as Phase 1 Habitat surveys, UK Habitat classification and calculations using the Defra Biodiversity Metric for Biodiversity Net Gain.
  • Assess potential for protected species to be using a site and apply survey techniques to determine presence or likely absence and so whether a specific project license will be required.
  • Identify and collect project specific data and conduct appropriate analysis.
  • Use verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Work safely in the office and on site, preparing and adhering to external and internal risk management, biosecurity and health and safety systems.
  • Perform standard ecological techniques such as desk study, Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, species and habitat management and monitoring plans according to good practice guidance.
  • Perform analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of scientific data gathered from existing sources and primary data.
  • Apply quality standards when report writing and communicating.
  • Manage projects by planning and prioritising tasks, reviewing and evaluating progress against stakeholder objectives, and preparing appropriate reports.
  • Manage and develop stakeholder relationships and expectations such as, seasonal restrictions.
  • Use standard digital packages and current software for recording and analysing data and for communication.
  • Use conflict resolution tools to solve conflicts of interest between the client aims and statutory requirements according to the context of the situation.
  • Communicate research findings to non-technical audiences, both in reports and direct presentations.
  • Uses information systems and social media in line with business codes of conduct including confidentiality processes.
  • Identify appropriate analytical tools and statistical packages to transform data into ecologically relevant information.
  • Identify ecological knowledge gaps and research opportunities and design methods to address these.
  • Identify and implement protocols to investigate specific issues, such as determining water quality or soil conditions.
  • Use verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Work safely in the office and on site, preparing and adhering to external and internal risk management, biosecurity and health and safety systems.
  • Perform standard ecological techniques such as desk study, Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, species and habitat management and monitoring plans according to good practice guidance.
  • Perform analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of scientific data gathered from existing sources and primary data.
  • Apply quality standards when report writing and communicating.
  • Manage projects by planning and prioritising tasks, reviewing and evaluating progress against stakeholder objectives, and preparing appropriate reports.
  • Manage and develop stakeholder relationships and expectations such as, seasonal restrictions.
  • Use standard digital packages and current software for recording and analysing data and for communication.
  • Use conflict resolution tools to solve conflicts of interest between the client aims and statutory requirements according to the context of the situation.
  • Communicate research findings to non-technical audiences, both in reports and direct presentations.
  • Uses information systems and social media in line with business codes of conduct including confidentiality processes.
  • Apply Geographic Information System (GIS) software including QGIS.
  • Identify credible sources of existing data and prioritise this according to designations, such as IUCN red list or protected species status that can contribute to and contextualise specific projects.
  • Perform spatial analyses and produce maps that communicate data effectively.

  Behaviours

  • Takes personal responsibility for minimising environmental impact during site-based investigations and for the safety of themselves and others, both in the office and on site.
  • Adaptable, taking personal responsibility and works independently as well as interacting efficiently within a professional team environment.
  • Respects confidentiality on work related and personal matters and demonstrates good judgement in the use of social media and information systems.
  • Cognisant of the impact of work on others , especially where related to diversity and equality.
  • Commitment to continual professional development and keeping up to date with advances in science and technology relevant to the area of specialisation.
  • Takes personal responsibility for minimising environmental impact during site-based investigations and for the safety of themselves and others, both in the office and on site.
  • Adaptable, taking personal responsibility and works independently as well as interacting efficiently within a professional team environment.
  • Respects confidentiality on work related and personal matters and demonstrates good judgement in the use of social media and information systems.
  • Cognisant of the impact of work on others , especially where related to diversity and equality.
  • Commitment to continual professional development and keeping up to date with advances in science and technology relevant to the area of specialisation.
  • Takes personal responsibility for minimising environmental impact during site-based investigations and for the safety of themselves and others, both in the office and on site.
  • Adaptable, taking personal responsibility and works independently as well as interacting efficiently within a professional team environment.
  • Respects confidentiality on work related and personal matters and demonstrates good judgement in the use of social media and information systems.
  • Cognisant of the impact of work on others , especially where related to diversity and equality.
  • Commitment to continual professional development and keeping up to date with advances in science and technology relevant to the area of specialisation.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Agriculture, environmental and animal care
• Qualification level: 7; Equal to master’s degree
• Course duration: 36 months
• Funding: £9,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.

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