What Level of UKHab Training is this course?
Advanced
Who is this course suitable for?
Practitioners who have completed the UKHab Intermediate training courses and wish to develop a deeper understanding of grasslands and heathlands across the UK and methods for identifying and mapping them.
Do I need to have used UKHab already?
Yes. Participants will have some experience of using UKHab and be aware of the fundamental features of these habitat types.
What does the course cover?
The UKHab Version 2.0 (2023) primary (to Level 5) and secondary codes relating to grasslands and heathlands are described in detail. Mapping protocols and field methodologies for recording these features are explained. Participants are asked to undertake some identification and mapping on screen using the UKHab coding system and field key. The course allows exploration of these important habitats in much more detail than is possible in other UKHab courses.
Understand where all grasslands and heathlands fit in the UKHab structure.
2. Understand the historical and biogeographical context of UK grasslands and heathlands.
3. Use of the Habitat Field Key and other UKHab resources to aid the identification of grasslands and heathlands.
4. Identify and describe habitat features using the full range of Secondary Codes available for these habitat types.
5. Understand how to collect and interpret grassland and heathland field data.
6. Confidence in identifying and mapping the full range of variation in these habitat types.
Please read our Terms and Conditions for courses.
All courses are held “live” online unless stated as field courses.
Online courses are held for two 3-hour sessions on successive mornings (10.00-13.00) unless otherwise stated. Participants in the two-morning courses are also asked to complete an hour’s task between the two sessions.
Field courses are normally held on a single day from 10:00 to 16:30. Meeting place details are provided after booking.
Course Levels
Beginners’ courses are suitable for people with no or very little previous experience of habitat survey, including students, new graduates, citizen science participants and environmental consultants returning or switching from other disciplines.
Intermediate courses are suitable for people with some knowledge or experience of habitat survey in other habitat classfications such as Phase 1 Survey. No previous UKHab experience is required, but individuals with a little UKHab experience often choose this level to improve their skills.
Advanced courses are suitable for more experienced professionals with at least a few years experience of habitat survey and wishing to extend skill sets using UKHab in ecological professional practice. An intermediate UKHab course should have been completed first.
Learning objectives for each course are available on the UKHab website.
For CIEEM Members, all UKHab courses can contribute to CPD records. UKHab & Bidiversity Net Gain (Advanced) courses with trainers from the UKHab team are also offered by CIEEM. These can be booked on the CIEEM website.
UKHab Ltd also offers training courses for organisations. These may be standard courses as described on the website or with bespoke content. Please enquire by emailing training@ukhab.org.
* 50% discount available for students in full-time higher education. Please submit details with your booking.
