Countryside Ranger

Countryside Ranger

Bicton College
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Course Description

In collaboration with Dartmoor National Park Authoritry.

If you want to pursue a career in the countryside industry as a Ranger then this Extended Diploma will give you the edge! This course will enable participants to develop the skills and practical experience to work as a Ranger whilst benefitting from a formal link with DNPA. The two year programme underpins theory-based sessions with a strong focus on practical skills. Students will benefit from instruction by an experienced Dartmoor Ranger one day per month at Bicton and an additional one day per month of practical work on-site within Dartmoor National Park.

Continuous assessment is undertaken throughout the cour…

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Course Description

In collaboration with Dartmoor National Park Authoritry.

If you want to pursue a career in the countryside industry as a Ranger then this Extended Diploma will give you the edge! This course will enable participants to develop the skills and practical experience to work as a Ranger whilst benefitting from a formal link with DNPA. The two year programme underpins theory-based sessions with a strong focus on practical skills. Students will benefit from instruction by an experienced Dartmoor Ranger one day per month at Bicton and an additional one day per month of practical work on-site within Dartmoor National Park.

Continuous assessment is undertaken throughout the course in various forms such as practical, written, presentations, oral and group work.

Course Level Duration

Countryside Ranger Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 years

Entry Requirements

You will need to achieve 4 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Maths, English and Science. You will also need to attend an interview.

What You Will Study

Units include:

  • Estate Skills
  • Wildlife Populations and Conservation
  • Land-based Machinery Operations
  • Countryside Tourism
  • Land Use and Environmental Issues
  • Navigation
  • Forest Recreation
  • Woodland Management
  • Freshwater and Wetland Management
  • Plant and Soil Science
  • Woodland Ecology
  • Moorland Management and Conservation
What Next?

Successful students can develop their careers in management or environmental conservation roles with a range of employers. Those who wish to stay in education may progress to a Level 4 qualification such as a Foundation Degree in Environmental Education.

For more information please contact us on 01395 562408, or by email at admissions@bicton.ac.uk

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