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Free Level 3 Land and Wildlife Management Course in Nantwich

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Land and Wildlife Management Course in Nantwich. Classes run at Reaseheath College, full-time during the day over 35 weeks. This free land and wildlife management course for adults combines classroom learning, field trips, and work placements. You'll investigate woodland, river, and pond habitats using the college's natural campus and local nature reserves. The course covers conservation site management and wider countryside skills, preparing you for work in the environmental sector. Entry typically requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 2 Diploma at Distinction. Career changers are welcome.

Who this course is for

This course offers you essential practical training in the management of conservation sites and the wider countryside.

You will use the natural resources on campus along with local wildlife and nature reserves to investigate a range of wildlife habitats in woodland, rivers and ponds.

Combining theory, field trips and work placements, we aim to equip you with vital skills ready for a career in the environmental sector.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or relevant Level 2 Diploma at Distinction. Career changers welcome.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in managing conservation sites and countryside habitats.
  • You'll investigate wildlife habitats including woodland, rivers, and ponds.
  • You'll study the natural resources and ecology of different environments.
  • You'll apply conservation techniques used in the environmental sector.
  • You'll gain experience through field trips to local wildlife and nature reserves.
  • You'll build work-ready skills through structured work placements.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based and practical, combining theory sessions with field trips and work placements. You'll study on campus and at local nature reserves, applying skills in real countryside and conservation settings. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and portfolio evidence as required by the City and Guilds specification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Conservation officer: managing habitats and wildlife on nature reserves
  • Countryside ranger: maintaining public land and supporting biodiversity
  • Wildlife surveyor: monitoring species and habitats for environmental organisations
  • Gamekeeper: managing land and wildlife on rural estates
  • Environmental consultant: advising on land use and ecological impact
  • Woodland officer: planning and managing forestry and woodland sites
  • Nature reserve warden: day-to-day care of protected natural areas

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Conservation or Environmental Management would take your land and wildlife management qualification further and open senior roles.
  • A Foundation Degree or BSc in Ecology, Wildlife Conservation, or Environmental Science is a natural next step, and many universities recognise this City and Guilds Extended Diploma for entry.
  • A Level 3 qualification in Forestry or Arboriculture could broaden your options in land-based work.
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