The environmental and land-based sector is extremely diverse, spanning forestry, wildlife parks, food science and waste management. This resource follows the wide range of work done by Leeds City Council Countryside and Parks Department.
Use the menu above or the following links to:
- watch videos and gain an insight into today’s workplace
- explore skills-based activities to refresh your industry knowledge
- upload your own resources to share
- explore links to other material.
PeopleUnderstanding the skills, working practices, rewards and challenges of people involved in different sectors across the Diploma.
- Job roles
- Workplace skills
Policies, procedures and processesConsider the policies and regulations that are necessary in the different sectors of the Diploma, as well as the variety of procedures and processes used in different industries.
- Working with plants
- Working with animals
- Health and safety
Sustainable workingCorporate social responsibility (CSR), ethics and environmental sustainability have become increasingly important to businesses. Explore the ways in which these have been addressed across the Diploma.
- Sustainable environment
- Contributing to society
- Environmental monitoring
