Free Level 2 Land and Wildlife Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run full-time at Askham Bryan College Middlesbrough Campus, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study health and safety for land-based industries, habitat management, species identification, and countryside conservation. Units also cover machinery used in land and wildlife work, estate maintenance, and environmental conservation of flora and fauna. Entry requirements include four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, covering two from English, Maths, and Science, with at least grade 2 in the remaining subject. A suitable Level 1 vocational qualification with English and Maths at Level 1 may also be accepted.
Who this course is for
For those looking for an entry level course in Floristry
What you will learn
You'll apply health and safety practices used across land-based industries.
You'll develop knowledge of how to work in the land and wildlife industry.
You'll identify and operate machinery used in land and wildlife settings.
You'll carry out habitat management and conservation improvements to British habitats.
You'll identify plant and animal species and conduct environmental surveys.
You'll understand land and countryside use, including estate maintenance.
You'll learn how to support countryside interpretation and encourage public engagement with natural environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work in outdoor and conservation settings. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, practical tasks, and written assignments linked to each unit of the qualification. Your progress will be assessed against the City and Guilds Technical Certificate standards throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Askham Bryan College Middlesbrough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Conservation assistant, carrying out habitat surveys and management work.
Countryside ranger, supporting public access and land maintenance.
Wildlife surveyor, recording and reporting on species and habitats.
Groundsperson, maintaining outdoor land and green spaces.
Environmental education officer, helping people connect with natural environments.
Estate worker, supporting land management on rural or managed estates.
What you could study next
City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management. The natural next step if you want to move into a supervisory or specialist conservation role.
Level 3 qualifications in Environmental Conservation or Countryside Management. These open routes into higher education or more senior land-based roles.
An apprenticeship in land or wildlife management, combining work and study at a higher level.
