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Countryside Management (Fisheries) - Level 3 - Hadlow Campus

Hadlow College

Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, Kent, TN11 0AL

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

Hadlow College

2 Year(s)

Full time

Not applicable

Application Instructions

Applications Open - 26th September 2025

Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.hadlow.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

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Course Summary

Assessment is through a range of styles including practical assessments, photographic and video evidence logs, workbooks and written assignments along with externally set exams and assignments.

Course Details

This course is designed to give students the practical and theoretical knowledge required for employment in the aquaculture, fisheries management, or wildlife sector. You will learn how to carry out population surveys whilst using equipment and machinery safely.

It will develop a range of employability skills that employers in land-based industries require.

A mixture of practical and theory lessons is delivered making use of the large estate available at Hadlow College which includes access to the specialist fisheries facilities. This includes Grove farm fishery, the fish farm, the River Bourne, Bourne hatchery and aquarium, enhancing the student experience and allowing them to work with current industry technology and techniques.

The course is aimed at those who want to gain employment in the fisheries, aquatics, and aquaculture industries, or have a keen interest in employment within the environmental conservation and habitat management/improvement sector.

This qualification should allow progression into management roles or onto a higher education qualification in aquaculture, fisheries, or wildlife conservation management.

Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production sectors globally, creating a vast range of employment opportunities. With several human practices having the potential to cause environmental impacts, the development of an environmentally sustainable knowledge and skills set is an extremely important focus for anyone wishing to progression into a land-based career.

Students can access a range of additional learning support, based on need. A range of employability skills will be developed whilst on the course including practical skills, communication, fisheries specific knowledge and development of ICT skills. The course is well supported using virtual learning resources.

Students will also get the opportunity to carry out a work placement at external businesses such as country parks, fisheries, fish farms and aquarium retail outlets. They will also carry out duties at the College to develop practical skills and knowledge. Duties will also be carried out maintaining the College fisheries facilities where students will develop their knowledge alongside their practical skills.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is through a range of styles including practical assessments, photographic and video evidence logs, workbooks and written assignments along with externally set exams and assignments.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or equivalent, must include English or Maths at GCSE Grade 4. Keen interest in the subject and commitment to the curriculum area.

Your next steps...

Successful completion of this qualification will provide you with the opportunity to apply for an apprenticeship in a relevant subject specialist area or you can apply for a higher education qualification including Foundation Degree or Degree. Many students transition into full time and part time work also.

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