Environmental Conservation Management

Modules include:

• Academic and vocational skills
• Practical conservation skills
• Environmental management
• Amenity land Use
• Grassland management
• Woodland management

There is an established infrastructure of specialised facilities available on site and industry links are well established.

The course has an excellent reputation with non-government organisations and government organisations throughout the South Wales area. Many ex-students are now in managerial positions within these organisations. Such organisations have helped to shape the course content and actively recruit from the course.

You are assessed through a variety of methods such as assignments, practical portfolios, presentations, observations and examinations.

• 48 UCAS points (2017 tariff) [2 D’s at A Level]

Mature applicants lacking formal entry requirements but with relevant and/or industrial experience will also be considered

On successful completion of the HNC, you can top up your qualification by progressing to the HND.

You can also gain employment in the sector in a number of disciplines such as wardens, rangers, public right of way officers, education officers, forest officers, environmental surveying and sustainability officers with organisations such as Wildlife Trusts, National Trust, Woodland Trust, BTCV, RSPB.

Whilst at college, you can also access a suite of practical Lantra and NPTC awards which improve employability. Self-employment is also encouraged.