If you're interested in practical land management, habitat conservation and ecology, a Countryside and Environmental Management course is perfect for you! Brooksby College is the perfect place to hone your land management skills as you'll be able to combine theory with hands-on experience in a wide range of environments on our 850-acre estate.
Course details
| Qualification name | BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course type | Free Courses for Jobs |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 1st September 2027 |
| Cost description | 16-18 year old learners may be entitled to fee remission. 19+ learners may be eligible for fee remission depending on the level of the qualification and their eligibility. Please contact us for more information. |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths OR Level 2 Countryside Skills (or similar) and Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
View the key features of this course.
Modules include:Year 1Professional Working ResponsibilitiesPlant and Soil ScienceWork ExperienceCountryside Estate SkillsManaging Environmental HabitatsPlanting and Care of TreesFreshwater and Wetland ManagementYear 2Contemporary IssuesWoodland ManagementWildlife conservation and ManagementCountryside RecreationManaging Countryside Visitor ActivitiesApplied EcologyEcological ConceptsPhysical Biological Environmental Processes
Successful completion of this course will allow students to progress onto university or into a career within the Land-based sector. Previously, our students have gone on to work in a range of careers in the great outdoors, such as Ecological Surveying, Conservation Work, Woodland Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Consultantcy and more. Potential university subjects include ecology, wildlife conservation, countryside management or environmental management.
| Name | Brooksby College |
|---|---|
| Address |
BROOKSBY MELTON COLLEGE
HOBY ROAD MELTON MOWBRAY LE14 2LJ Find on Google maps |
| enquiries@loucoll.ac.uk | |
| Phone | 01664 850850 |
| Website | https://www.loucoll.ac.uk/ |