construction & landbased - Leeds City College

Conservation (practicalcountryside skills)Introductory Diplomaduration: 1 yearlocation: hcAbout the courseFoundation Learning programmes are appropriate fora wide range of learners and support the wideningparticipation and inclusive learning agenda. The coursegives you a basic understanding of what working inenvironmental conservation involves. The learning willtake place in various countryside settings and habitatsproviding you with the skills and knowledge required tofind employment or progress to additional courses inpractical wildlife or estates management.During the course you will be given the opportunity touse an extensive selection of hand tools and mechanisedequipment. Students studying this course will alsocomplete a wide range of activities promoting socialdevelopment and employability skills. As part of theland based team you will develop strong links with localemployers and community groups giving you directcontact with future employers.entry requirementsStudents wishing to enrol to a Foundation LearningProgramme will come with a range of qualificationswhich could include GCSEs, units of qualificationsalready taken or have few or no qualifications. Allstudents on Foundation Learning programmes willbe required to take qualifications in Personal andSocial Development, Employability Skills, a vocationalqualification and Maths and English. Each student willbe invited to an interview where a personalised learningprogramme can be discussed and agreed. In all casesoffers will be subject to interview/transition gatewayand a positive reference from school/tutor.Countryside &EnvironmentDiploma level 2 (QCF)duration: 1 yearlocation: HcAbout the courseYou learn a variety of subjects relating to a careerin Conservation. The BTEC Level 2 Diploma inCountryside and Environment is generally taught over3 days per week and will give you a general overviewof the Conservation Industry for those intending towork in the industry and, depending on grades, offersprogression to the Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma inCountryside and Environment offered at Leeds CityCollege.entry requirementsA minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and D includingMathematics or English, a Foundation Diploma(equivalent to 5 GCSEs at Grades D - G), NVQ1 orsatisfactory completion of a Foundation Learningprogramme with a minimum of 37 credits (at Level 1).In all cases, we interview you to assess your ability tobenefit from the course.future opportunitiesThe Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Countryside andEnvironment is a nationally recognised qualification.Successful students have obtained employment in theindustry. You can also progress (depending on grades)to a Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Countryside &Environment at Leeds City College. This offers access torelated degree programmes (also offered at Leeds CityCollege).future opportunitiesYou could progress to a Foundation Learning LandBased level 1 programme in Horticulture, Conservationor Animal Care offered at Leeds City College, or intoemployment.38 Leeds City College | Conostruction & Landbased 2013-14