Introduction to Hydromorphology (Level 1)
Level Up Your River Restoration Skills: Introducing the Level 1 Certificate
Embrace a rewarding career path with our comprehensive Level 1 Certificate in River Restoration. This training equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills necessary to contribute to successful river restoration projects.
Invest in your future and the future of our rivers: Register today!
The certificate is made up of four core online courses and a Field Skills course, which includes online learning and an in-person fieldwork day.
Field Skills course (blended learning)
2 weeks of online learning via the platform
1 in-person fieldwork day
Opportunity to meet and learn alongside other participants
Please note: Completion of Introduction to Hydromorphology (Level 1) and Desk-based Assessment for River Restoration is required before attending the fieldwork day.
Important: The Field Skills course (including the in-person fieldwork day) is a mandatory component of the certificate. Participants who do not complete this element will not be awarded the certificate.
Book onto the course types that suit your working hours and availability. The following delivery types are available depending on demand:
Online Learning Platform over 4 weeks at 8 hours per course
1 day online course on Zoom software
2 week online platform + 1 day in-person fieldwork
If you have previously completed one or several of the training courses listed above you do not need to take the individual course again, but you do need to complete the end of course assessment. To take the assessment you will have access to the course material.
The certificate can be undertaken in two ways:
You will complete the courses sequentially via our online learning platform. The platform includes interactive videos, quizzes and guidance materials, and is fully self-paced allowing you to study at times that suit you.
The certificate is delivered through multiple intakes each year, so you can join at a time that works for you.
Each course requires approximately 8 hours of study over a 4-week period.
You will:
In this option, you sign up to our advertised training program courses, take them when it suits you, choosing which delivery methods to use (Online Learning Platform, 1 day Zoom or in-person), and you pay for each course individually. You will need to register for the certificate to undertake the assessment for any previous courses taken and to track your progress. There is a registration fee at the start of the certificate and a certification fee at the end of the certificate.
*Course fees may increase in future years
We are currently able to offer discounts on the fast track certification to small trusts, associations, volunteers and students. Please contact us rrc@cranfield.ac.uk for more information.
The certificate will be assessed by multiple choice questions at the end of each course. Upon successful completion of the courses and fieldwork the Certificate will be awarded.
(This course cannot be used as credits towards an academic award)
The Level 1 Certificate in River Restoration equips you with the skills and sought after knowledge in this flourishing field. This achievement can help unlock a multitude of career opportunities in river restoration:
The expertise gained through this program will be highly valued by a variety of employers dedicated to river health:
By investing in the Level 1 Certificate in River Restoration, you're investing in a rewarding career dedicated to the health of our rivers.
Enrol today and chart your course towards a fulfilling future!
If you are interested in the Certification but have any queries, please contact us rrc@cranfield.ac.uk
