Full time National Diploma in Countryside Management CM002

National Diploma in Countryside Management CM002
QualificationBTEC National Diploma in Countryside Management
Qualification Level
Level : 3
What do these levels mean?

Duration :34 weeks per year for 2 years

Times :2 year full'time course of 34 weeks (3 terms) per year;

Dates :September 2010 ' July 2011

Run by : Countryside Management and Countryside Skills Department.
Tutor : Tom Goss

Awarding Body
Edexcel BTEC

Is it right for me?
The countryside requires expert management if its resources are to be conserved and developed. This course provides the management skills to make decisions, solve problems, and plan for the future. Students gain a sound practical training and have the opportunity to develop a wide range of interests through assignment and practical work.

Kingston Maurward's excellent technical and practical facilities are backed up by work experience in the countryside. Accepted as entry qualification for degree courses, being equivalent to three A levels. Popular with mature students.

The first year of the course is shared with the BTEC National Certificate in Countryside Management.

What qualifications will I need?
Four GCSEs at Grade C or above preferably including Maths and English or equivalent. A First Diploma at Distinction or an NVQ Level 2 Environmental Conservation. Mature applicants who lack these qualifications will also be considered. You will need to demonstrate a keen and active interest in the countryside.

What will I be learning about?

• Estate skills
• Heathland management
• Archaeology
• Machinery
• Ecology
• Environmental interpretation
• Woodland habitat management
• Sustainable development
• Countryside tourism
• Coastal management

A period of work experience is required which may be taken during the course or the College holiday breaks.

What is involved?
Study at Kingston Maurward College
Year 1: 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday).
Year 2: 3 days per week.

Where will it take me?
Career as a countryside ranger, or a warden at a country park or nature reserve, estate, woodland or recreational area. Environmental education officer or interpretation officer. Rights of Way officer.

What else does the course include?
Additional qualifications include:

• Tractor Driving Certificate (NPTC);
• Brushcutter certificate:
• Pesticide Application (PA1/PA6)
• First Aid at Work
• Chainsaws.

Students may need to pay full costs for additional optional qualifications.

What materials are required?
Practical clothing, overalls, waterproofs, steel toe'capped safety boots, basic stationery. Tetanus protection is recommended.

How will I be assessed?
A range of continuous assessments including written assignments, practical tests, externally set assessments, presentations.

How much will it cost?
£499

Full Time Further Education
Your learning is FREE if you are a UK or EU student, aged under 19 years on 31st August in the academic year you start your course.

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