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BTEC Level 3 Countryside Management Course in Weymouth

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. This is a level 3 btec countryside management course covering wildlife, habitat management, conservation, and land-based skills. It's free 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. You'll cover topics including estate skills, woodland management, freshwater habitats, machinery operations, and countryside recreation. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, maths, and a science or geography at grade 5, or a relevant Level 2 qualification at Distinction. Mature applicants with relevant practical experience are also considered.

Who this course is for

Further Education Students

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs with a minimum grade 4 and at least grade 5 in a science subject of geography, 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 maths and English. 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 develop practical countryside and estate management skills, including safe use of machinery and equipment.
  • You'll study wildlife, ecology, and conservation management across a range of habitats.
  • You'll learn to manage woodland, care for trees, and assess plant and soil science.
  • You'll explore freshwater and wetland management and environmental processes.
  • You'll plan and manage countryside recreation and visitor activities.
  • You'll carry out population surveys and habitat assessments.
  • You'll examine contemporary issues in land-based sectors and land use policy.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based and practical, with hands-on training in land-based skills. Local employers contribute to delivery through demonstrations, talks, and where possible, work placements. Assessment is through the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework, which uses coursework, practical assessments, and assignments rather than traditional exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across units throughout the two years.

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, managing public access and conservation on land
  • Wildlife conservation officer, protecting habitats and species
  • Estate worker, supporting land and property management
  • Woodland manager, overseeing tree care and forestry operations
  • Environmental field technician, carrying out surveys and monitoring
  • Countryside recreation officer, planning visitor and leisure activities
  • Conservation volunteer coordinator, organising habitat restoration projects

What you could study next

This btec countryside management qualification is recognised as a route into higher education. You could progress to a Foundation Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Countryside Management, Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Science, or a related land-based subject. Many universities accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto degree programmes. You might also consider a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a land-based discipline as a step toward a full degree.

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