Full Time BTEC First Diploma Countryside & Environment

BTEC First Diploma Countryside & Environment

• Subject area:Horticulture
• Course type:Full time

Course description
This is a Level 2 course which is aimed at young people who wish to work in the countryside. It has a high practical content and you will learn and practice a wide range of new skills. Alongside developing practical skills you will also learn aspects of countryside management and environmental science.
Topics you will study include:
• Industry and Organisations
• Estate and Habitat Management
• Industrial Experience
• Woodland Management
• Countryside Recreation
• Environmental Science
A period of time on work placement is included in the programme. Functional Skills are embedded into the programme to allow you to develop your skills in literacy, number and the use of IT.
There are no exams. The course is assessed by a series of assignments and coursework.

Entry requirements
2 GCSEs at grade D or above and a minimum of Entry Level 3 in literacy and numeracy OR NVQ1 in a land-based subject plus Entry Level 3 literacy and numeracy.

Additional information
This course is offered at Common Leys Farm.
*Students aged 16-18 will not be required to pay the full course fee, in most cases your fee will not exceed £150. Please contact us if you need more information regarding fees for full-time courses.

Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s)
EFSF101P Common Leys Farm Campus 1 year Sep 2010