Level 3 - BTEC National Diploma in Countryside Management

Course Content

• Professional Working Responsibilities Plant and Soil Science Contemporary Issues in the Land-based Sectors Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors Countryside Estate Skills Activities Managing Environmental Habitats Woodland Management Identification, Planting and Care of Trees Land-based Machinery Operations Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management Tree Felling and Chainsaw Safety Coastal Habitats Management Freshwater and Wetland Management Applied Ecological Management Ecological Concepts Managing Countryside Visitor Activities
  
  

Entry Requirements

• Four GCSEs at grade 4 with at least one GCSE at grade 5 or above, including English, maths and a science OR a relevant Level 2 Certificate at Merit with suitable maths & English quaifications. Mature students lacking formal qualifications will also be considered. Enthusiasm, relevant practical experience, a keen and active interest in wildlife the countryside and the ability to cope with written work is required.

Next Steps

• Employment
  Progression onto a degree course

Career Opportunities

• Estate management, Countryside ranger, Warden, Countryside conservation officer, Countryside, Forest officer, Parks officer, Wildlife adviser, Rights of way officer, Environmental education officer, Field studies tutor, Ecologist. National Trust, Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, Local authorities, Forestry Commission, Environment Agency, Natural England, Ecological consultancies, Charities, Self-employment.