Level 3 Countryside Management

Bishop Burton College

York Road, Bishop Burton, HU17 8QG

National Foundation Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Bishop Burton College

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Are you looking to start a career within countryside management? This qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure you're ready to do just that. It identifies knowledge, understanding and technical skills that employers will need from you entering the countryside and environmental sector in the coming years..

Course Details

Woodland management
Wildlife ecology and conservation management
Countryside estate skills activities
Identification, planting and care of trees
Professional working responsibilities
Work experience
English and/or Maths (if not achieved at grade 4)

How will it be delivered and assessed?

There are three main forms of assessment to be aware of: external, internal and synoptic.

Work experience forms a large part of the study programme. You will need to complete over 300 hours off-site work experience. This has to be undertaken in an area related area to your main qualification and learners are expected to secure this prior to commencing the course if possible.

Entry requirements

You will need four GCSEs at grade 4/C or equivalent, preferably including English and Maths, or a relevant BTEC Level 2/First Diploma.

Equipment required

Warm clothing and hard-wearing trousers for outdoor practicals. Waterproof trousers and coat. Steel toe capped boots, wellington boots & walking boots. Work gloves. White laboratory coat for lab-based practicals.

Your next steps...

On completion of this qualification, you will have obtained the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress on to a higher level supervisory or management qualifications, e.g. FdSc Wildlife and Conservation Management or FdSc Ecology and Environmental Management.

Additional information

https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-3-in-Countryside-Management

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