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Land and Wildlife (Game) - Level 2 Technical Certificate

Plumpton College

Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE

National Award (BTEC)
Level 2
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 September 2022
Plumpton College
34 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
<p><b>Tuition Fee: </b></p> <ul> <li>16-18 exempt</li></ul> <p><b>Assessment Fee: </b></p> <ul> <li>16-18 exempt</li></ul> <p><b>Facility Fee: </b></p> <ul> <li>Cost for day students- £120 per year</li><li>Cost for residential students- £200 per year</li></ul> <p>The facility fee is applicable to all our full time FE students and this is paid annually before you arrive for your enrolment and induction. This fee assists in providing non-educational facilities which include security, sports amenities, membership of the Sports and Social Club, minibuses, Wi Fi access, television room, on-site medical support and free car parking subject to availability. </p> <p>For students aged 19 plus please contact Admissions for further fee information:</p> <p>Admissions@plumpton.ac.uk</p> <p>01273 892082</p>

Course Summary

At Plumpton, we have many courses to choose from that cater to the animal management industry. So if you’re looking for a college course to start your career in game management, this is certainly the course for you.

You’ll enjoy a mixture of interesting theory lessons and lots of fantastic practical sessions where you’ll learn all about the wide range of rural industries and habitats.

This course also gives you a sound background in countryside management, estate skills, and gamekeeping.

This programme is designed for those who are interested in a successful career working in the countryside. It has a mixture of theory and practical sessions where you will learn about the wide range of rural industries and habitats, as well as develop practical skills in a range of subjects including forestry, countryside management, gamekeeping, and estate skills.

Course Details

You can look forward to a varied programme of modules that also includes a work placement. You’ll also continue your English and Maths up to GCSE level. Modules include:
  • Conservation of British Habitats
  • Machinery Operations
  • Estate Skills
  • Heath and Safety
  • Work Experience
  • Firearms safety
  • Pest and predator control
  • Maintenance of game and deer populations
  • Game and deer species in the UK
  • Assist with shooting activities

How will it be delivered and assessed?

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Entry requirements

Either:

  • You'll need to have achieved 3 or more GCSEs between Grade A-D (new grades 9-3)
  • Successful completion of a related Level 1 qualification plus GCSE English and Maths
  • Mature students without the above requirements will be considered

Your next steps...

After completing your course, you can choose to go on to study a Level 3 in Game Management or Fisheries Management at Plumpton.

Alternatively, you’ll have the skills to find employment in game and countryside-related industries including as an Estate Worker, Park Ranger or Under Keeper.

Additional information


For more courses like this, check our courses page.