Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps in Urban Greening & Biodiversity for Construction Practices
We’re thrilled to be offering Skills Bootcamps in Urban Greening and Biodiversity for Construction Practices (part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee), designed to help you gain vital industry skills and expertise.
Whether you’re looking for a fresh start in a new career, hoping to gain skills or support your the development of your staff, our Skills Bootcamps are here to help. Skills Bootcamps are free for individuals and 90% funded for SMEs through the Government’s National Skills Fund. Larger employers receive 70% funding. These flexible courses give people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and an offer of an interview with an employer upon completion.
Course Overview
Develop the knowledge and practical understanding to create greener, more sustainable towns and cities with our Skills Bootcamp in Urban Greening and Biodiversity for Construction Practices. Designed for professionals and employers associated with the construction industry looking to enhance their environmental expertise, this course explores how nature can be successfully integrated into urban environments to support biodiversity, climate resilience, and healthier communities.
This structured programme combines expert-led teaching with real-world case studies. You’ll begin with an introductory session before progressing through weekly in-depth sessions that build your understanding of urban ecology and nature-based solutions.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the course, you will explore key concepts and frameworks that underpin urban greening, alongside the policies, legislation, and standards shaping green infrastructure in the UK. You’ll gain valuable insight into how to plan, design, and deliver nature-based solutions in urban spaces, balancing environmental benefits with commercial and community priorities.
The curriculum covers:
- Introduction to course, urban ecology & nature principles
- General concepts and frameworks supporting urban ecology
- Legislation and policy supporting urban nature and green infrastructure
- Integrating nature effectively into urban space
- Commercial and community advantages of urban greening
- Green infrastructure & nature based solutions for urban species
- Green infrastructure & nature based solutions for climate resilience
- Real world examples of green infrastructure & nature based solutions
Course Dates and Delivery
Thursday 3 September 12:30-16:30 (Sparsholt Campus) – Introduction to course, urban ecology and nature principles
Friday 4 September 09:15 – 16:30 (Sparsholt Campus) – General concepts and frameworks supporting urban ecology
Friday 18 September 09:15 – 16:30 (Sparsholt Campus) – Legislation and policy supporting urban nature and green infrastructure
Friday 2 October 09:15 – 16:30 (Sparsholt Campus) – Integrating nature effectively into green space (inc. financial, maintenance, monitoring)
Friday 16 October 09:15 – 12:30 (Sparsholt Campus) – Green infrastructure & nature-based solutions for urban species
Friday 16 October 13:15 – 16:30 (self-led asynchronous online and practical activity) – Commercial and community advantages of urban greening
Friday 30 October 09:15 – 16:30 (Sparsholt Campus) – Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions for urban species: Real world examples
Friday 27 November 09:15 – 16:30 (Sparsholt Campus) – Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions for climate resilience
Friday 11 December 09:16 – 16:30 (Visit) – Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions for urban species: Real world examples
How To Apply
It’s easy, let us know that you’re interested by complete our quick form below. A member of team will then review your submission and will be in touch to discuss the next steps in-line with our criteria and your current circumstances.