Course Overview
Begin your career outdoors with a Land and Wildlife Management course at Lackham. With a wealth of exciting employment opportunities in a vast global industry, a you could go into conservation, ecology, habitat management or manage an estate: the possibilities are truly endless. And with our 1600-acre estate as your classroom, you’ll develop all the specialist technical and practical skills you need for a wide variety of job roles. The Lackham estate is home to a range of typical lowland environments, from river frontage and wetlands to ancient woodland and farmland. Immersed in a real industry environment, your learning will be hands-on and tailored to take your ambitions to the next level.
What will I learn?
This A-Level equivalent two-year course will give you a firm understanding of rural industries such as woodland and farm habitat management, countryside recreation and ecological concepts. You’ll gain hands-on experience of carrying out species surveying, tree planting and coppicing, and be actively involved in the development and management of the Lackham estate, creating and cultivating habitats for British wildlife and learning green woodcraft skills. Units in business management, volunteer management and your industry work placement will give you the skills to run and develop your own business and even become your own boss. Additional optional courses are also available, including a deer stalking certificate (DSC1), a species ID certificate and more options allowing you to specialise and develop your own career.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land and Wildlife (Countryside).
You will be expected to complete a 150 hour industry experience placement.
Assessment is thorugh written, practical and industry-based assignments.
Entry Requirements
- 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, maths and science (or equivalent).
- An interview, if required.
Additional Costs and Information
You will need to supply your own protective clothing such as a waterproof coat, overalls, leggings, safety wellingtons/work boots and gloves.
Structured visits and field trips are an important feature of this course: you will need to meet the costs of travel and ticket entry.
Enrichment activities such as trips and visits to shows and other related events are an important aspect of the programme. You will be expected to contribute to the cost of these activities, which is £150, via the College shop. Please note that this cost is non-refundable.
