Free BTEC Level 3 Countryside Management Course in Beverley. Classes run full-time at Bishop Burton College, starting in September. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec countryside management qualification takes one year and covers woodland management, wildlife ecology, countryside estate skills, and tree identification and care. A large part of the programme is practical: you'll complete over 300 hours of off-site work experience in a related area. You'll also study English and Maths if you haven't already achieved grade 4. Assessment combines external, internal, and synoptic elements.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll study woodland management techniques and their practical application.
You'll explore wildlife ecology and conservation management.
You'll develop countryside estate skills through hands-on activities.
You'll learn to identify, plant, and care for trees.
You'll build professional working knowledge relevant to the countryside and environmental sector.
You'll complete over 300 hours of off-site work experience in a countryside-related setting.
You'll develop or strengthen your English and Maths if you haven't reached grade 4.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based and practical, with significant time spent outdoors on site. Assessment uses three methods: external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel, internal assessments marked by the college, and synoptic assessments that draw together knowledge from across the course. Work experience forms a core part of the programme, and you are expected to secure a placement before you start where possible.
What you will need to bring
Bishop Burton College specifies the following for outdoor and lab-based practicals:
Warm clothing and hard-wearing trousers
Waterproof trousers and coat
Steel toe-capped boots, wellington boots, and walking boots
Work gloves
White laboratory coat for lab-based sessions
Stationery including pens, pencils, notepads, and a folder
Where next
Jobs you could do
Countryside ranger, managing land and wildlife for public or private bodies
Conservation officer, protecting natural habitats and species
Woodland officer, overseeing forestry and tree management
Estate worker, supporting the management of rural estates
Wildlife surveyor, monitoring and recording animal and plant populations
Gamekeeper, managing land and wildlife for shooting or conservation
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Agriculture or Land Management. A Level 4 qualification that deepens technical and management knowledge for supervisory roles.
Foundation Degree in Conservation or Environmental Management. Combines academic study with work-based learning for roles in conservation and land management.
BSc in Wildlife Conservation or Environmental Science. A full degree for those aiming at specialist or research-based careers in the sector.
