This apprenticeship will help you develop your skills as a Countryside Ranger. You will be responsible for the daily management, maintenance, conservation and protection of the natural environment and to inspire people about the natural environment and encourage them to engage with their local green spaces. You will organise, supervise and deliver specific land management, conservation and community engagement tasks and manage small scale projects. Mandatory qualifications include: Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Brushcutters and Trimmers Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid

Course Details

Health and Safety
UK Environmental Legislation
Ecology
Practical and Technical Land and Habitat Management Techniques
Principles of Financial Management
Applications for Different Machinery, Tools and Equipment
Organise and Prioritise Environmental and Land Management Work
Recruit, Train, Supervise, Motivate and Manage Volunteers and Staff
Identify the Unique Range of Native and Invasive Species and Habitats

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through an end point assessment (EPA) and graded pass or distinction. Please note that the duration does not include the EPA.

Entry requirements

You will need to be aged 18+ and have appropriate employment in the environmental and conservation industry. It is preferable that you have a minimum GCSE grade 4/C in English and Maths. If you don't have Level 2 English and Maths you will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment.

Your next steps...

You may wish to progress to our Environmental Conversation foundation degrees.

Additional information

https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/further-education/study/view-all-courses/Level-4-Countryside-Ranger-Apprenticeship

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