Extended Diploma in Environmental Conservation and Countryside Management L3
at City College Norwich, Norwich · college
What the college says
This programme of study is seen as a two-year course and consists of both the Level 3 Diploma and the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land and Wildlife. This qualification gives you the opportunity to learn about and build on the essentials of working within the countryside, such as estate skills, population surveys, safe use of equipment and machinery, land use and recreation and environmental processes. You will then choose to specialise in either countryside or game. If you choose the countryside option then you could be studying modules such as ecological concepts and application, environmental interpretation and fresh water and wetland management. You could then go on to study further areas such as farm habitat management, heathland habitat management, coastal management, managing volunteers, outdoor adventure activities or overland expeditions. Students taking the game option could be focusing on topics such as pest and predator control, use of firearms, ecology of game species and fresh water and wetland management. You could then go on to study further areas and gain skills in areas such as shoot management, working dogs, gamebird production, game management, commercial deer management, captive deer management or upland game management.
What you need to get on
Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language, science and maths.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
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
Easton College
Easton College Bawburgh Road, Norwich, NR9 5DX
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Norwich
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