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BTEC Level 3 Countryside Management Course in Weymouth – Weymouth College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Countryside Management Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College, full-time over two years. There are no fees for students aged 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though government funding or a student loan may be available depending on your circumstances.

The course covers ecology, land management, wildlife conservation, and countryside skills. You'll study how habitats are managed, how to survey wildlife, and how land-based industries operate sustainably. Practical outdoor work sits alongside classroom study throughout.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Countryside Management.

Who this course is for

Further Education Students

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 4 with at least GCSE grade 5 in a science subject or geography , including English, maths and a science OR a relevant Level 2 Certificate at Merit with suitable maths & English quaifications. Mature students lacking formal qualifications will also be considered. Enthusiasm, relevant practical experience, a keen and active interest in wildlife the countryside and the ability to cope with written work is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll study ecology and how natural habitats are identified and managed.
  • You'll learn wildlife surveying techniques used in the field.
  • You'll explore sustainable land and countryside management practices.
  • You'll develop skills in conservation planning and environmental monitoring.
  • You'll understand how forestry and rural land-based industries operate.
  • You'll gain practical outdoor skills through hands-on fieldwork.
  • You'll learn about legislation and policy affecting countryside management.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical outdoor fieldwork. Assessment is mainly through assignments and project work rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the two years. Some units may include practical assessments carried out in real countryside and land-based settings.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear are likely to be useful for fieldwork sessions.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Countryside ranger, manages and protects natural landscapes and public access.
  • Forestry worker, carries out tree planting, felling, and woodland management.
  • Conservation officer, works with landowners and agencies to protect habitats.
  • Wildlife surveyor, monitors animal and plant populations for conservation bodies.
  • Warden, oversees nature reserves or national park areas.
  • Environmental technician, supports land and habitat monitoring projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management, a larger qualification covering more specialist units if you want to go deeper before employment.
  • Foundation Degree in Countryside or Environmental Management, a higher-level route at university or college for those aiming toward professional roles.
  • Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Environmental Management, suited to those moving into supervisory or technical countryside roles.
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