City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Countryside and Environment (FT)

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Countryside and Environment

Course Length: 1 year

Venue:
Myerscough College (Preston)
Blackburn, Witton

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Brief Description of the Course:

(NB. All programmes are based on credit accumulation. Each unit of study is worth either 5 or 10 credits towards the total amount needed to achieve the qualification)

This course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to Countryside and Environment Studies. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of the countryside, with a view to progressing to one of our Level 3 Diploma courses, or to start work in the countryside industry.

You also have the opportunities to study countryside sports and recreational activities as well as visiting nature reserves, farms and estates.

Entry Criteria:

This course covers practical skills and relevant background knowledge. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following qualifications are needed:

¨ a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade D or above to include English Language

¨ or equivalent qualifications.

List of Units:

¨ Undertake Work Experience in the Land Based Industries

¨ Environmental & Land Based Business

¨ Participate in Providing Estate Maintenance

¨ Conservation and Improvement of British Habitats

¨ Introduction to Game Management

¨ Introduction to the Principles of Land-based Machinery

¨ Tractor Driving

¨ Introductory Deer Management

Assessments:

Assessments will include assignments and practical work. There are no formal examinations on the Level 2 Diploma.

Industrial / Work Experience:

This course includes an on campus work experience element which enables the student to gain valuable practical experience whilst enhancing their knowledge of the industry. The work experience is delivered over one day per week for the full year.

Possible Careers / Jobs:

Possible jobs: Beat Keeper, Game Keeper, Education Officer, Fisheries worker, Park Ranger, Under Keeper.

Possible employers: DEFRA, Environment Agency, Local Wildlife Trusts National Trust, Natural England, RSPB, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust.

Progression:

The vast majority of students usually progress onto the Level 3 BTEC Diploma courses if they gain sufficient merits on the Level 2 Diploma.

Special Requirements:

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment: Outdoor clothing, steel toe cap boots waterproofs, wellington boots

To apply for this course please select the coloured tab, relating to the centre you wish to study at, on the right hand side of this screen. You can save your progress if you prefer to do it in stages but you must complete all sections of the form.

Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.