Course overview
This study programme will cover the foundation knowledge and skills needed for you to progress on to a Level 3 qualification, including estate maintenance, machinery maintenance, conservation, animal and plant husbandry, game management and preparation for work.Areas of study on this programme are varied and will allow you to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to begin work in the countryside and environment sector or progress to further study. Throughout the study programme you will continue to develop your skills in English and maths.Year 1 Subject Units will include
Being organisedDeveloping a personal progression planWorking with othersResearching a topicFinding out about the land based sectorCaring for and feeding animalsMoving and accommodating animalsGrowing plantsCaring for and keeping plants healthyUsing workshop tools in a land based settingYear 2 Subject Units will includeIntroduction to working in land based industriesIntroduction to plant and soil sciencesCountryside work placementHabitat maintenanceLand based machinery operationsCountryside estate maintenanceHabitat MaintenanceCountryside access and recreationEnglish and mathsIf you don’t already have GCSE English and maths grade 9-4, we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.Work experienceYou will undertake work-related experience in the land-based industries
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