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Conservation (Countryside Management)
Subsidiary Diploma - Level 3
Duration: 1 year
location: HC
About the course
The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Countryside
Management, offered at the Horsforth Campus,
continues on from the Level 2 Diploma in Countryside
& Environment, and will provide you with a more in
depth programme relating to conservation, sustainable
development and the environment.
You learn a variety of subjects relating to a career
in conservation, sustainable development or the
environment. Learners undertake a combination of core
modules and options.
Modules include:
Undertake an Investigative Project in the Land-based
Sector, Understanding the Principles of Wildlife
Populations, Ecology and Conservation, Undertake
Estate Skills, Review Work Related Experience in the
Land-based Industries, Understanding Principles of Plant
Science, Principles of Soil science, Land-based Machinery
Operations, Understand Land Use and Environmental
Issues, Understand Greenwood Crafts, Undertaking
Urban Habitat Conservation, Undertaking Woodland
Habitat Management, Understanding Principles of
Physical and Biological Environmental Processes
Building confidence in using practical skills in a range of
situations will be addressed within this qualification. You
may construct, repair, maintain boundaries, structures
and surfaces and carry out practical habitat management
work. You may be able to safely operate land-based
machinery and maintain and carry out simple repairs.
You will learn about environmental processes and the
habitats where British flora and fauna live.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including
Mathematics and/or English or equivalent, a Higher
Diploma (which is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at Grades A* -
C, NVQ2 or level 2 Diploma at merit grade with Maths
and English at minimum Grade C or equivalent.
In all cases, we interview you to assess your ability to
benefit from the course.
Future Opportunities
Students who achieve good grades could go on to study
in higher education including the Foundation Degree in
Wildlife Management and Conservation offered at Leeds
City College. Alternatively you could enter into the world
of work within the ecology and conservation industry
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