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Level 2 Diploma Holistic Land Based Studies 

Key Info and dates

Delivery Mode: 3 days a week-Mon/Tue/Wed
Duration: 1 Year

Course Type: 16-18

Level:2
Location: Tickenham, N.Somerset
Start Date: TBC

If you are thinking of a career working outdoors, or looking to learn more about traditional land based skills then this course is ideal for you. Our study programme will equip you with the skills and self-knowledge where caring for land, wildlife and people are important to you.

 

You will have access to woodland, a working market garden and stunning views across the North Somerset levels, this course focuses on practical skills development, ensuring you are work-ready whenever you finish your studies.

 

With both classroom taught and practical skills-based opportunities for learning, much of the course is based in an outdoor environment. You will work alongside tutors and those working in land-based enterprises. Study visits, work experience and residential trips will be included in the course.

What will you learn

Land Management and Conservation

Develop the practical skills and knowledge to maintain and manage woodlands with hands on experiance on; 

  • Introduction to environmental conservation

  • Skills for establishing and maintaining a woodland

  • Woodland products and crafts

Horticulture

Learn practical skills and knowledge to grow food. Go through the yearly cycle of food growing with hands on experience on; 

  • Organic horticulture

  • Cultivating composts and soils

  • Preparing soils for growing and  planting

  • Growing plants for food

  • Pests, disease and weed control in organic hortiulture

People & Planet 

Start to learn about the relationship between the health of people & planet and ways to restore our broken relationship with nature by exploring; 

  • Introduction to green care and nature based interventions

  • Relationship between the environment and human health and wellbeing

  • Exploring Careers in the Green Industries

Entry Requirements

To be accepted onto this course


We are looking for learners to have achieved a grade 4 in maths & English.

it is also important to us is that you have an interest and love of being outside and helping care for the natural world. ​ 

Please speak with us to discuss ways we can potentially support you in successfully completing  the course if you don't achieve/have grades being asked. 

Assessment

How will you be assessed throughout the course?

You will be assessed through practical assessment, assignments and multiple choice exams.

You will also receive a reflective journal which you will complete each week to help towards your knowledge development.

Further study options

Possible study progression available to you once you have finished the course

Depending on emerging interests there are various Level 3 qualifications in horticulture, Forestry, Land & Wildlife Management, Outdoor Education, Apprenticeships Schemes, Green care, Health & Social care.

Career options

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