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BTEC Level 3 Countryside Management Course in Weymouth – Weymouth College – Daytime

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Coastland College for more info.

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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Countryside Management Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College, full-time during the day.

There are no fees for eligible students aged 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 to 25 years old, fees may apply, though government funding or a student loan may be available depending on your circumstances.

This Level 3 BTEC countryside management qualification covers land management, ecology, conservation, and practical fieldwork skills. You will study how to manage habitats, support wildlife, and work safely in rural environments. The course takes one year to complete.

You will finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management.

Who this course is for

Further Education Students

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English, maths and a science OR a relevant Level 2 Certificate at Distinction level OR an Apprenticeship in Environmental Conservation with good levels of English and maths. Mature students lacking formal qualifications will also be considered. Enthusiasm, relevant practical experience, a keen and active interest in the countryside and the ability to cope with written work is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of habitat and land management.
  • You'll learn how to identify and monitor wildlife and plant species.
  • You'll develop practical conservation and countryside maintenance skills.
  • You'll understand environmental legislation and countryside policy.
  • You'll explore sustainable land use and natural resource management.
  • You'll practise health and safety procedures for outdoor fieldwork.
  • You'll build knowledge of forestry and woodland management.

How you will learn

You will learn through classroom sessions and practical fieldwork. Assessment is through assignments and project work rather than exams. You will build a portfolio of evidence over the year. Practical tasks are carried out in real outdoor environments as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Countryside ranger, manages and protects rural land and wildlife.
  • Forestry worker, carries out tree planting, felling, and woodland maintenance.
  • Conservation officer, works with landowners and agencies to protect habitats.
  • Warden, oversees nature reserves or national park areas.
  • Environmental field technician, collects data on wildlife and land conditions.
  • Groundskeeper, maintains parks, estates, or green spaces.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management (Pearson Edexcel), a larger qualification for learners who want a broader study programme before employment or higher education.
  • Foundation Degree in Conservation or Environmental Management, for those aiming toward a professional role in land or wildlife management.
  • Higher National Certificate in Countryside and Environment, a higher-level route into specialist or supervisory work.
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