BTEC National Certificate Countryside

WHAT WILL THE INTERVIEW INVOLVE?

Students will have a 15-20 minutes presentation by section leader regarding the college and courses available and the different levels of qualification and career definitions, career and course progression, what the college expect from students and how they are assessed.

Then, students interviewed by 2 members of staff individually - students should bring a pen

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The National Certificate is for people who enjoy practical work and study. It provides the opportunity for progression directly into employment or Higher Education. This qualification is the equivalent of 2 A levels.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will complete 12 units over 2 years.

• Investigative Project in the Countryside Management Sector

• Urban Habitat Conservation

• Business Management for the Land Based Industries

• Educational Interpretation for the Land Based Industries

• Physical and Biological processes

• Archaeology and Landscape History

• Land based Estate Skills, Construction and Maintenance

• Principles of Plant and Soil Science

• Principles of Ecology

• Woodland Habitat Management

• Sustainable development

• Identification of Organisms

HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will learn through a combination of practical activities, projects and assignments. Particularly important will be the development of key employment skills relevant to work in this area. To assist with this you will spend one day per week in a work placement.

WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?
BTEC National Certificates are highly valued by employers and Universities. Students may take up employment opportunities in:

• Country Park Ranger
• Forestry/Woodland Contractors
• Assistant Wildlife Officer

Students may apply to Higher Education to study for an HND or Degree in:

• Countryside Management
• Forestry
• Ecology
• Estate Management

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In addition to your National Certificate if you are a full time student you will study for the Centra Practical Environmental Skills Level 1 qualification.

Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
full time 2 years EV777 September 2010 TBC TBC TBC