This course is designed to give students the practical and theoretical knowledge required for employment in the aquaculture, fisheries management, or wildlife sector. You will learn how to carry out population surveys whilst using equipment and machinery safely. It will develop a range of employability skills that employers in land-based industries require. A mixture of practical and theory lessons is delivered making use of the large estate available at Hadlow College which includes access to the specialist fisheries facilities. This includes Grove farm fishery, the fish farm, the River Bourne, Bourne hatchery and aquarium, enhancing the student experience and allowing them to work with current industry technology and techniques.
The course is aimed at those who want to gain employment in the fisheries, aquatics, and aquaculture industries, or have a keen interest in employment within the environmental conservation and habitat management/improvement sector. This qualification should allow progression into management roles or onto a higher education qualification in aquaculture, fisheries, or wildlife conservation management. Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production sectors globally, creating a vast range of employment opportunities. With several human practices having the potential to cause environmental impacts, the development of an environmentally sustainable knowledge and skills set is an extremely important focus for anyone wishing to progression into a land-based career. Students can access a range of additional learning support, based on need. A range of employability skills will be developed whilst on the course including practical skills, communication, fisheries specific knowledge and development of ICT skills.
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A Level 3 land and wildlife management qualification can lead to further study in related fields. You could progress to a Foundation Degree or BSc in Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Management, or Ecology at university. An apprenticeship in countryside management or fisheries is another route into employment with continued learning. Some learners go on to study a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in land-based or environmental science to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
