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Conservation (Countryside & Environment)
Diploma - Level 2
Duration: 1 year
LOcation: HC
About the course
You learn a variety of subjects relating to a career
in Conservation. The level 2 diploma in countryside
and environment is generally taught over 3 days per
week (subject to change) and will give you a general
overview of the conservation industry for those
intending to work in the industry and, depending on
grades, offers progression to the level 3 Subsidiary
Diploma in Countryside and Environment offered at
Leeds City College.
You will undertake the following core units:
Work Related Experience in Countryside and
Environment – You will cover employment in, for
example, estate maintenance, game keeping, habitat
conservation, waterways or in the service sector of
the industry.
Countryside and Environment Industry and
Organisations – You will gain an understanding of the
difference types of organisations, their characteristics
and influences, and look at current trends and issues
affecting the industry, you will study four specialist units:
• Understanding Ecology of Trees, Wood & Forest.
• Conservation & Improvement of British Habitats
• Estate Maintenance
• Maintain Plants Outdoors
You will also spend 150 hours on work experience in a
variety of conservation and environment industries.
This programme is offered at the Horsforth Campus,
which has access to a range of facilities on site including
workshops, heated and non-heated glass-houses, poly
tunnels, meadows, woodland area’s, ponds, tree nursery,
beds, borders and lawns.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and D including
Mathematics or English, a Foundation Diploma
(equivalent to 5 GCSEs at Grades D – G), NVQ1 or
satisfactory completion of a Foundation Learning
programme with a minimum of 37 credits (at level 1).
In all cases, we interview you to assess your ability to
benefit from the course. All learners are required to have
a current tetanus vaccination.
Future Opportunities
The level 2 diploma in countryside and environment
is a nationally recognised qualification. Successful
students have obtained employment in the industry.
You can also progress (depending on grades) to a Level
3 Subsidiary Diploma in Countryside Management at
Leeds City College. This offers access to related degree
programmes (also offered at Leeds City College).
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