Learn predominately online
Learn the theory over the winter.
A mixture of pre-recorded and live sessions.
Get hands on
Field days in May, August & September.
Field sessions held in South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, BANES & North Somerset.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Plan and undertake Preliminary Roost Assessments & Ground Level Trees Assessments
Competently identify bats in the hand
Safely use a torch, endoscope and hand-net
Make recommendations for further survey
Accurately and concisely report your findings
What do you need to do?
Work experience – 100 hours, bats found on 10 PRAs & 2 underground hibernacula visits
Homework – pre-session learning and 10 assignments to complete
What we provide
Handling, Hand-net & Endoscope – Included, as standard
Field sites with 15 species of bats - 11-14 species listed on references
Two references provided – upon successful completion