Course overview
This course will help you develop a comprehensive overview of the countryside, wildlife and conservation industry. It encompasses practical techniques, technical skills and core knowledge. This course is delivered through classroom-based lessons, practical sessions and tutorials, and you undertake 150 hours of relevant work experience each year.
Topics may include:
Professional working responsibilities
Plant and soil science
Work experience in the land-based sector
Countryside estate skills activities
Managing environmental habitats
Wildlife ecology and conservation management
Countryside recreation
Land-based machinery operation
Woodland management
Identification, planting, and care of trees.
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