This is at more advanced standard and provides the level of knowledge required by persons employed in positions such as area fisheries managers in the water industry. The course extends over two years, with freshwater biology, fisheries management, fishery law and fisheries administration covered in one year, and fish husbandry, fish disease, water quality and recreation and amenity in the other year.

Short field courses are held each year and completions of a project, as well as passes in the exams are required for award of the Diploma. This course has recently been through a credit rating exercise with the Open University Validation Service, and carries points which can be used by successful students to contribute to an Open University degree.

Tutorial systems are in operation for both Certificate and Diploma Courses, with feedback provided to students submitting test papers and essays to course tutors.

Total cost for the Diploma is £410, plus the costs of the field courses at approximately £150 each.

For more information on the courses please contact:- Andy Beal (training@ifm.org.uk)
Hon. Training Secretary IFM

33 St Cuthberts Avenue
Great Glen
Leics LE8 9EJ

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