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Level 2 Countryside Management Course in Durham

Cost£2,332.50
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Countryside and Environment Course in Durham. Classes run at East Durham College Houghall Campus, full-time over 36 weeks.

The course covers practical countryside and estate management skills. You'll work on the Houghall estate and on external sites with partner organisations. Topics include habitat management, conservation, land maintenance, and the theory behind environmental decisions. You'll also build the employability skills employers in the sector look for.

You'll need a minimum of three GCSEs at grade D or above, including Maths, English, and Science, or a Level 1 land-based qualification. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment.

Who this course is for

You will undertake a wide range of practical activities designed to give you the essential skills for a career in countryside and estate management. You will also be introduced to the theory which underpins management decisions. The Houghall estate provides the ideal environment for you to gain practical skills and knowledge and also gives you the opportunity to develop essential employability skills. You will also get the opportunity to work on external sites for partner organisations gaining vital experience.

Entry requirements

Direct entry - Minimum of 3 GCSEs D or above including Maths, English and Science Progression entry - A Level 1 qualification (Minimum entry 3 maths and English)

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in habitat and land management.
  • You'll learn the theory behind countryside and estate management decisions.
  • You'll gain experience working on a working estate environment.
  • You'll work on external sites with partner organisations.
  • You'll build employability skills relevant to the countryside sector.
  • You'll study conservation techniques and environmental stewardship.
  • You'll learn how to maintain and manage rural landscapes safely.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical, hands-on activities and classroom-based theory sessions. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks, assignments, and portfolio evidence gathered on the Houghall estate and at external partner sites.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College Houghall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Countryside ranger, manages and protects rural land and wildlife habitats.
  • Estate worker, carries out practical maintenance on private or public estates.
  • Conservation officer, supports habitat and species protection projects.
  • Countryside warden, oversees visitor access and environmental care on nature reserves.
  • Groundsperson, maintains green spaces for local authorities or private landowners.
  • Environmental technician, assists with monitoring and managing natural environments.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Countryside Management, the natural next step for those wanting to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture or Land-based Studies, broadens your options across the land-based sector.
  • Countryside ranger apprenticeship, combines work-based training with a recognised qualification at Level 3.

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