Full Time Countryside Management

Countryside Management
Qualification: BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA

Programme Area: Landbased

Description:
This practical course is equivalent to three A-Levels and will be valuable when looking for work in countryside management or applying for higher education courses. The course is made up of 4 core units:

• principles of ecology
• construction and maintenance skills
• investigative project
• work experience.

There are also 12 specialist units:

• business management
• plant and soil science
• environmental issues and policies
• greenwood crafts
• environmental interpretation
• countryside tourism
• heathland habitat management
• grassland habitat management
• farm habitat management
• freshwater and wetland management
• deer management
• business planning.

Progression:
Higher education courses at HND or degree level, or a career in countryside management.

Entry Requirements:
BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in a related subject, an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject or four GCSEs at grade C or above, preferably with English, Maths and Science. Some experience is desirable.

Campus : - Usk

Mode of attendance:
Full time for 2 years