Countryside Management

Diploma Level 2

Study mode Full time

Location Moulton

Level Level 2

Start date Sept 2025

Duration 1 year

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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.

Gain an insight into countryside industry practice, develop your understanding of ecology, conservation and deer management and learn more about a range of plants, trees and habitats.

Focus on the progression of British habitats, and the importance of good practice in soil cultivation, affecting wildlife and plants.

Develop your tractor driving skills and undertake commercial work experience.

If you are aged under 19 years of age at the start of your course you will not have to pay any fees.

If you are aged 19 or over there may be support available, depending on your existing levels of qualifications. Please speak to our Student Support Team for more information.

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.

Assessment consists of:

Practical assessments
Externally assessed Exams
Assignments

A Level 2 Diploma will give you the chance to progress to a Level 3 course or an apprenticeship.

Alternatively, you may go on to be an assistant park ranger, groundsman, estate worker or assistant park manager.

Four GCSEs at grade 2-3 (D-E) or above or a Level 1 Diploma in a related subject.

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