Free Level 2 Land and Wildlife Course in York. Classes run at Askham Bryan College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers the skills and knowledge needed to work in countryside and conservation settings. You'll study habitat management, species identification, estate maintenance, and land use. Areas of study include health and safety for land-based industries, environmental conservation of flora and fauna, and countryside interpretation. Entry requirements apply, so check the college website for details.
Who this course is for
For those looking for an entry level course in Floristry
What you will learn
You'll learn health and safety practices for land-based industries
You'll study how to carry out habitat management and conservation work
You'll identify and survey plant and animal species
You'll learn about machinery used in the land and wildlife industry
You'll explore environmental conservation of flora and fauna
You'll study land and countryside use and management
You'll learn how to interpret the countryside and support public engagement with natural environments
You'll carry out estate maintenance tasks
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work in outdoor and conservation settings. Assessment includes coursework, practical tasks, and written assignments. You'll survey outdoor areas, carry out habitat management work, and report on environmental conditions. The course is delivered full-time during the day over one year at Askham Bryan College.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Askham Bryan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Conservation assistant, carrying out habitat management and surveys
Countryside ranger, supporting public access and land management
Wildlife surveyor, recording and reporting on species and habitats
Estate maintenance worker, maintaining land and outdoor areas
Environmental conservation volunteer coordinator
Groundskeeper or land-based operative on managed estates
What you could study next
City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management, the natural next step for those wanting to move into supervisory or specialist conservation roles
Further study in environmental science or ecology at a higher level, building on the practical and technical knowledge gained at Level 2
Apprenticeships in countryside management or land-based industries, combining work and study
