Professional Course: CPD for Further Education and Teaching Staff SOLD OUT

This two day course is designed for EDUCATORS who deliver further education and school (Edexcel and City & Guilds) courses.

The topics have been carefully chosen to meet the awarding body requirements and ensure that teaching staff have the most up to date information in regards to all aspects of working in a zoological collection.

Topics covered include:

• Law and ethics
• Conservation education
• Zoo science
• Volunteer management
• Interpretation design
• Records and studbooks
• Business management in zoos

You’ll also get the opportunity to meet some of our zoo staff and take part in guided tours around key areas of the zoo. These will include our beautiful walkthrough habitats and newly designed areas to aid in the CPD of education staff.

Please note: No direct animal contact takes place during our courses.

This course is only for staff involved with the delivery or support of related courses, and NOT suitable for students. For any questions about this course, please contact academy@chesterzoo.org.

Staff interested in having us deliver inspirational and exciting workshops for students, please contact learning@chesterzoo.org to discuss your requirements.

This event is now sold out. Please keep an eye out for our future professional courses!