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Environment + Nature
Mock Field Identification Skills Certificate
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Mock Field Identification Skills Certificate

Carlisle
CPD
Mock FISC

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Friday 29th May 2026 at Gosling Sike Short Course In person

Overview

A rare opportunity to test your botanical skills against a recognised professional standard developed by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. It will help you understand your skill level and how you can further develop your identification skills! Booking essential.

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Mock Field Identification Skills Certificate

Part of the Cumbria Ecoskills programme of introductory and CPD courses.

At a glance

  • - Tickets £10 plus booking fee
  • - Cost-effective way of testing your ID skills ahead of a real FISC and demonstrating your skill set to potential employers, voluntary organisations and many more
  • - Refreshments provided
  • - Test conditions will apply - for classroom and field based parts of the test
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