Level 1 - BTEC Introductory Diploma in Countryside
| Subject Area: | Course code: | Course Type: |
| Wildlife, Ecology & Conservation | CM223A01/25/1 | Further Education |
- Level 1 - BTEC Introductory Diploma in Countryside
- Course Information
- Overview
- Dates & Fees
- Materials Required
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Course Information
Are you looking for a career where you can help protect and enhance our wildlife and countryside? This is an ideal introductory course which will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge that will help you towards gaining employment within the wildlife, conservation and habitat and green space industries. The course will give you experience in a range of professional aspects of the industry. You will complete industry experience one day per week work experience within a local organisation.
Overview
Qualification
- Level 1 Countryside
Course Content
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Practical conservation skills including:
Using machinery
Using workshop tools
Growing trees and plants
Tree planting
Habitat maintenance
Estate maintenance skills
Entry Requirements
- 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above to include English and maths. Interest and enthusiasm in the countryside, wildlife and the environment plus the ability to cope with written work.
Next Steps
- Level 2 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (merit grade required)
Career Opportunities
- Countryside assistant, Assistant warden/Ranger, Countryside contractor - walling, hedge laying, fencing, etc, Estate worker, General farm worker
Dates & Fees
Dates & Times| Start date: | End date: | Start time: | End time: |
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| 08-Sep-2025 | 19-Jun-2026 | 9.30 a.m. | 3.45 p.m. |
| Mode of attendance |
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| Full Time |
| Day of the week | Number of sessions |
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| Various |
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There are no course fees for eligible students aged 16-18. Students aged 19-25 may also be eligible for government funding or a student loan depending on their circumstances. |
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Materials Required
Basic Stationery; Calculator, Pens, paper and lever arch files. Suitable Outdoor Clothing - The clothing must be suitable for environment, weather and time of year, Protective Overalls, Steel Toe Capped Work Boots, Hi-vis yellow vest. Department uniform Uniform (polo shirt and sweat shirt). Tetanus protection is recommended. All protective equipment will be inspected by the Course Manager