Countryside Management

Extended Diploma Level 3

Study mode Full time

Location Moulton

Level Level 3

Start date Sept 2025

Duration 2 years

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Are you passionate about the natural environment and want to work in an industry that protects and enhances the natural world?

If so our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management will provide you with the skills and opportunities to start your career in this exciting sector.

Our Countryside Management students have access to an exciting range of specialist resources at the College. With over 440 hectares of farmed estate on a range of soil types our fully equipped workshops have a range of machinery including tractors, forklifts and all-terrain vehicles.

Guided by our expert staff and guest lecturers you’ll use our extensive farmed estate to develop your knowledge in farm management and diversification.

As part of your course you will undertake commercial experience, where you will learn and develop practical skills that will be vital for your future in countryside management.

Master your knowledge of estate and woodland management. Test your ability to successfully run an estate whilst being mindful of the ecological implications of wildlife and conservation strategies. Improve your woodland habitat surveying and maintenance skills.

You will be required to buy Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this course. For a full list of equipment required click here.

This is a full time course taking place on three to four days per week from 9am - 4:30pm. There will be a mix of practical and theoretical work which are split into 1 hour - 2 hour lessons.

Vocational and professional qualifications are taught through college based theory and practical lessons with further learning and understanding developed via directed self-study.

Assessment consists of internally set coursework and assignments, although some professional and vocational qualifications may require the achievement of externally set assessments.

This course could lead to university-level studies, or employment as an Ecologist, Conservationist, Park Ranger, Ecological Consultant, Park Manager, Environmental Education Officer, Environment Officer, or Waterways Officer.

Four GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), including English, maths and science

Sustainability is a theme throughout the course however the course also specifically includes:-

Planting a variety of different trees to encourage biodiversity
Laying old hedges- Gapping up hedges to create full wildlife corridors
Working with the Farm on Beetle Banks, to help combat flooding due to heavy rain
Native grasses planting programme
Development of a sustainable woodland plan for the College
Improvements to the freshwater habitats at the College