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BTEC National Diploma in Countryside Management
The programme
This course aims to meet the needs of students who want to develop a career countryside or environmental conservation.
The course provides a carefully balanced blend of practical and theoretical work for those students who want to pursue a nationally recognised qualification in this area.
What you study
Principles of Ecology Estate Skills Environmental Science Ecology of Game Ecology of Deer Woodland Habitats Plant use and protection Fishery management Freshwater and Wetland management Environmental issues and policies Land use and policies Habitat management Environmental interpretation Forest recreation Farm habitat management Countryside Tourism
Key Skills: Application of Number Communication Information Communication Technology
Special Features
You will benefit from industry experience working alongside country park rangers, work on estates, with the RSPB, conservation work, and environmental education and forestry work. There will be visits to various establishments looking at aspects of conservation and you will use the College estate as an outdoor working area for practical, estate skills and conservation management.
People who take this course could go on to..
Work for Conservation and Environmental Management, Forestry Commission and Wildlife organisations
There is the opportunity to progress to Foundation Degree and Honours Degree courses in Wildlife Conservation, and Environmental Management.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grades A-C OR A relevant BTEC First Diploma or equivalent OR National Certificate in a ‘Land-Based’ subject OR “Life experience” will also be taken into account when considering applications from mature students. In addition two satisfactory references are required.
Duration
2 years full-time
