The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management is perfect if you love the countryside and want to work in the fields of ecology, conservation, habitat management or land management.
You will study the following aspects of animal management along with English, Maths and developing your study skills:
Are you passionate about nature, wildlife and conservation? Do you want to explore specialist sectors in countryside related industries? Do you want a career that involves working in our beautiful Countryside? Then this is the course for YOU!
It is designed to meet the needs of industry employers and focuses on skills and behaviours that will give you the best opportunity to be successful when applying for work.
We have links with local and national charities such as TCV, RSPB and Manvers Lake Trust to enable our learners to experience life working in natural spaces, alongside our own 12-acre broadleaf woodland.
Level 2 Diploma in Countryside Studies plus GCSE level 4 or above English and Maths or (Functional Skills level 2) or 5 GCSE level 4 or above to include English, Maths and a Science
Mature learners with related work experience will be evaluated on an individual basis
This course is fully funded for adult learners – qualifications in the National Skills Fund – level 3 adult offer
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or by calling 01709 513355.
You will be required to purchase a DVC land-based uniform, consisting of 2 polo shirts, a hoody and a waterproof jacket.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2022-23 or 2023-24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
The land-based sector is ideal for those who enjoy working outside in physically demanding settings or have a passion for caring for animals.
Veterinary Nurses support vets to treat and take care of sick and injured animals.
Keeping the vet practice and equipment clean and hygienic, preparing animals for treatments and assisting the vets during treatments, administering medication, talking to pet owners about treatment and how to take care of their animals and undertaking reception and admin duties.**
Veterinary practices or animal welfare centres.
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Landscape Gardeners cultivate flowers, trees, shrubs and other plants - improving the appearance of terrain and cut-and-lay turf.
Discuss clients’ needs and advise them how to maintain their space, work from plans made by designers, order supplies, turf and seed lawns, plant and prune trees and shrubs and install paving.**
Gardens, at a client’s business, at a client’s home or at a garden centre.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the animal care and land-based sector include*:
“One of the best things about college is that you get to meet like-minded people - everyone studying on your course is interested in the same sort of stuff and often have similar motivations.”
Emily Puk Level 3 Countryside Management Former student at Wingfield Academy
