Free Level 2 Countryside Studies Course in Pulborough. Classes run at Brinsbury College, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year. You'll study the natural environment, wildlife, and land-based skills, with a compulsory work placement as part of the programme. To apply, you'll need at least one GCSE in maths or English Language at grade 4 or above. The countryside studies classes combine classroom learning with hands-on experience in the field.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of UK wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems.
You'll learn practical countryside and land management skills.
You'll study environmental conservation and how to protect natural landscapes.
You'll gain experience through a work-based placement in a countryside or land-based setting.
You'll learn how to identify and record species and habitats.
You'll understand the principles of sustainable land use and countryside management.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Brinsbury College combined with a compulsory external work placement. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and assignments completed over the year. The work placement is a required part of the programme, so you'll need to commit to both college-based study and time in a working countryside environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brinsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Countryside ranger, managing and maintaining natural reserves and green spaces.
Conservation officer, protecting wildlife habitats and natural environments.
Gamekeeper, managing land and wildlife on rural estates.
Forestry worker, carrying out practical woodland and tree management.
Environmental technician, supporting fieldwork and ecological surveys.
Farm worker or land-based operative, working in rural and agricultural settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC in Countryside Management: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into land and conservation management.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management: if your placement sparks an interest in working with animals in rural settings.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Agriculture or Environmental Management: for those looking to move into technical or supervisory roles in the land-based sector.
