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Level 3 Countryside Management
Bishop Burton College
York Road, Bishop Burton, HU17 8QG
National Foundation Diploma (BTEC)
Level 3
Available start dates
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.
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