Introduction to Bat Ecology and Survey Techniques

Course Status

One day, 6 hr course on a Saturday in May, date to be confirmed.

What will I learn?

This course will introduce you to the range of native species in the UK, their habitats and the legislation that protects them. You will learn about the different survey techniques, the kit and equipment used for surveying, how to detect the presence of bats and as dusk approaches you will get the opportunity to put this knowledge into practice.

Where will it lead me?

This course provides the basic skills and knowledge to get you started on bat survey techniques and can lead towards achieving a Bat Survey licence

Entry Requirements

None

Previous Fee

Courses that start before 01/08/2025 will be available at the previous fee of £234

Please Note

All fees are correct at the current time and may be subject to change. Any fee remission information quoted is correct at the current time but is dependent on government legislation and is subject to change. Please Note: at this current time, even though it may be detailed above, we are unable to confirm fee remission for courses with a start date on or after 1/8/25. Due to funding restrictions this course is not available to existing full time Sparsholt College/Andover College students aged 16, 17 or 18 (or 19-24 with an EHCP) on the 31/8 in the year they started/start their course.