Work-Based Evaluation of Nature Conservation Skills Training on National Nature Reserves

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Collingwood Environmental Planning Limited for work-based evaluation of the HLF Skills for the Future Nurturing Nature Conservation Skills project, which aimed to develop a pool of competent recruits with specialist skills and knowledge to care for the country's wildlife and geological heritage.

The project sought to develop and demonstrate methods for practical-based learning models to meet priority heritage skills gaps in the nature conservation sector, with objectives including addressing evidenced skills gaps, utilizing the National Nature Reserve estate for quality training, developing skills of new entrants, career changers, and those enhancing specialist skills, and capturing learning for application at other sites.

The contract value was AUD 17,900.