Countryside Course, Sussex Coast College

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SUSSEX COAST COLLEGE
Archery Road St Leonards-On-Sea
East Sussex TN38 OHX
Telephone; 01 424 442 222

Countryside Management Courses

     


South Coast College (Hastings College) now offers courses for Countryside
Management designed to provide gateway qualifications into the Land Based
Industries or for further studies.
Working in partnership with Hastings Borough Council  and Plumpton College
has opened the opportunity to study within one of the most beautiful areas
of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a varied range of
fauna and flora to provide exciting learning opportunities to anyone
interested in the British Countryside.

BTEC First Diploma level 2 in Countryside and the Environment,

This is a foundation course that introduces the core skills for working
within the land based environment. You will learn a range of both  practical
skills i.e. fencing, land based machinery operation , conservation ,
ecological surveying and species identification and technical skills which
includes many  factors that influence  the development of  natural
environment.

Course Details;-
* Level 2
* Duration; 1 year
* Entry Requirements;
                GCSE,s grades D-E or Foundation Certificate or NVQ Level 1


BTEC Diploma  National Award Level 3 in Countryside Management,

This is the first year of a two year full time National Diploma course that
enables the learner to further investigate the more technical understanding
of  conservation  and habitat management. It is ideal for people who have
had some foundation training in Conservation management who may wish to
develop their career within the land based industry.

What will I learn?

Your studies will take you on a learning journey from understanding the
principles of flora/fauna and soil science, implementation of project
management including the practical aspects of Countryside Habitat
Management.

Course Details;-

* Level; National Diploma Award level 3.
* Duration; 1 year
* Entry Requirements; GSCSE's grades A-C including Maths and English
or an appropriate Level 2 qualification.
       
        Applications;
        You can apply for this course via our online course application
system.
        or for further information please contact ;-
        Jenny Waterfield - Countryside  Curriculum Leader on 01 424 442222
or email jwaterfield@...