Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management

Program Overview

This land-based industries program provides a comprehensive foundation in principles of health and safety, industry machinery operations, and ecology. Students gain practical experience through work-related placements and develop specialized skills in areas such as freshwater management, pest control, and habitat management. The program prepares graduates for careers in estate management, fisheries, and other related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1

Mandatory Units:

• Principles of Health and Safety
• Undertake and Review Work-related Experience in the Land-based Industries
• Land-based Industry Machinery Operations
• Population Surveys, Ecology, and Conservation
• Countryside Recreation
• Undertake Estate Skills

Specialist Units:

• Fresh Water and Wetland Management
• Pest and Predator Control

Teaching:

• Face-to-face campus teaching
• Online learning systems for additional support

Careers:

• Estate worker
• Fisheries worker
• Assistant underkeeper
• Fieldwork assistant