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Countryside and Environmental Studies Level 2 Technical

at Activate Learning, OXFORD · other provider

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2022see the detail

Level 2Stepping stonesGCSE1 yearFull time£1,600

What the college says

You will learn a range of practical skills in arboriculture and forestry, and countryside and estate management, to prepare you for further study or employment in your chosen pathway. Course content includes: Introduction to Working in Land-based Industries, Introduction to Plant and Soil Science, Countryside Work Placement, Habitat Maintenance, Countryside Access and Recreation, Land-based Machinery Operations, Countryside Estate Maintenance, . All 16-19 year olds on full-time programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and maths or to undertake Functional Skills, if they have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE grade C in these subjects. This applies to each year of their course, until they complete their studies. This course is designed to provide you with an introduction to the practical skills, knowledge and understanding required for a successful career in the countryside or arboriculture industries. Practical work is carried out on our extensive 400-acre estate with woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands. You will also complete external work experience, which will help you to develop your skills and experience. You will have access to our well-equipped workshops and wide range of industry-standard machinery, and will be taught by expert staff who have previous experience of working in the industry.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you need to get on

Between two and four GCSEs at grades 2-3 (grade D - E) or above, including Maths and English, or a Level 1 qualification at Merit or above.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Merrist Wood College

    Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3PE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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