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BTEC Level 3 Countryside Management Course in Enfield – Capel Manor College – Enfield Centre

Cost£5,812.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Countryside Management Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre, part-time during the day.

The course covers environmental conservation, land management, and the skills needed for a responsible role in the countryside sector. You'll study topics including habitat management, wildlife conservation, and countryside legislation. The course takes one year to complete.

To join, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths, English, or science. A Distinction in a relevant Level 2 Diploma is also accepted. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management.

Who this course is for

This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence required for a responsible management position in environmental conservation.

Entry requirements

You will need at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above (A* to C) including maths, English or science, or have achieved an overall Distinction in a relevant Level 2 Diploma or equivalent.

Before you start your course, if you are aged between 16 and 18 years, you will be invited to attend a fun and practical one-day preparation workshop where you will meet your tutors and other students on your course. Further details of this will be provided at your admissions interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to manage habitats and support local wildlife.
  • You'll study countryside and environmental legislation.
  • You'll develop skills in land and estate management.
  • You'll learn about sustainable land use and conservation planning.
  • You'll gain practical knowledge of forestry and woodland management.
  • You'll explore the principles of environmental monitoring and recording.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities. Assessment is through assignments and project work rather than formal exams. This is a Pearson Edexcel BTEC qualification, so coursework and portfolio evidence form the core of how your progress is measured. Daytime classes run part-time over one year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Countryside ranger, manages and protects natural landscapes and wildlife areas.
  • Forestry worker, carries out practical woodland and tree management.
  • Conservation officer, works with organisations to protect habitats and species.
  • Estate worker, supports the management of rural land and estates.
  • Environmental technician, monitors and records environmental data in the field.
  • Warden, oversees nature reserves or country parks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management, a larger qualification for those wanting deeper specialist study.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Land and Environment, a higher-level route into environmental or land management careers.
  • Apprenticeship in Countryside Worker or Arboriculture, combining paid work with further training in the sector.
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