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Environmental Studies & Conservation (City & Guilds 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

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Plumpton College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course is perfect for those looking to develop a broad base of knowledge and practical skills in countryside, estate skills, gamekeeping as well as rural industries and habitats through course modules.

Course Details

Modules include:
  • Conservation of British habitats
  • Machinery operations
  • Estate skills
  • Heath and safety
  • Species identification and surveying
  • Land and countryside use
  • Environmental conservation

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through theory exams and synoptic assignments covering all modules.

Entry requirements

EITHER:

  • You’ll need to have achieved 2 or more GCSEs between Grade 9-3 (previous grade structure grades A*-D)
  • Successful completion of a Level 1 course, having studied English, Maths at GCSE Level
  • Mature students without the above requirements will be considered

Your next steps...

Successful completion of this Level 2 will lead you to progress on to Level 3 Environmental Studies and Conservation or Level 3 Fisheries and Aquatic Science.

Additional information


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