Environmental and Conservation Skills Award Level 2 Full-time (FAGR)

Explore a range of natural habitats and ecosystems while developing practical skills in countryside and wildlife management.

This hands-on course will give you the opportunity to study different plant and animal species, explore a variety of habitats and learn how to use surveying techniques to monitor and manage the natural environment.

You will develop your knowledge through a combination of practical activities and classroom-based learning. Assessment is through practical and theory-based assignments, with no formal examinations unless you are required to study GCSE English or Maths.

What Will I Study?

Throughout the course, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to support countryside conservation and habitat management.

Topics covered include:

Preparing sites to create and maintain habitats.

Managing access and security in the countryside.

Using wildlife and habitat surveying techniques.

Understanding deer management.

Managing and conserving natural habitats.

Practical observations and course work in the form of booklets.

Four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English Language or a Level 1 Land-based Studies or Horticulture Certificate.

You can continue with education or a career in Ecology.