Nottingham Trent University (NTU), the United Kingdom
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC | Full-time | find out | September | GBP 1800 per year | find out |
| BTEC | Full-time | find out | September | GBP 1800 per year | find out |
This BTEC Extended Diploma course will allow you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue higher education or a career in the conservation sector. You'll study the principles of wildlife conservation and learn how to apply them to a wide variety of habitats through practical sessions.
What's the course all about?
This engaging and vocational two year course allows you to learn and develop key knowledge about ecology and natural systems and allows you to experience conservation management in a host of different habitats. You'll gain all of the skills and knowledge needed to progress into higher education or employment. Throughout the course you'll benefit from contacts within the industry whilst learning from experienced and knowledgeable lecturers.
The course has a strong practical element, but you'll also get to learn all the theory behind Wildlife Conservation too. You'll explore how ever increasing population, development of society and urban expansion have made wildlife species, once common, now rare.
Key course facts
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What you'll study
Year One
Learn about different land uses in the UK and their effect on the environment, both in a historical and current context.
This module will build your experience and confidence in using practical skills in a range of situations. Explore the construction, repair and maintenance of boundaries, structures and surfaces alongside project management, including knowledge of health and environmental legislation.
Learn to operate machines for a variety of tasks under different conditions efficiently and safely with a high degree of skill and understanding. You will also be taught how to prepare, operate, service and carry out basic repairs and gain an understanding of the laws around the use of land-based machinery.
This module focuses on the historical management of UK woodlands, as well as the more recent trends and issues that have affected their management. You will investigate elements of the woodland ecosystem as well as the practical management of woodlands to ensure diversity of habitats.
Learn how to handle, move, restrain and groom a range of animals such as small mammals, exotic animals and large animals safely and effectively.
Study a variety of subjects directly related to ecosystems, wildlife and their habitats and gain skills needed to measure populations and wildlife habitats.
Develop an understanding of internal and external plant structures and their function in relevant land-based and/or applied science industries. Gain an understanding of important life processes such as photosynthesis and respiration, and the uptake and transport of water and nutrients.
Study the formation of soils along with the physical and chemical characteristics through both theory and practical sessions.
Explore population dynamics in more detail focusing on factors that affect species populations and relate habitat changes to population changes. This module will also cover the concept of life history strategies for a variety of organisms and the associated behaviours, and the impact of human activity.
This module will cover the history and development of organism classification. You will become familiar with the main scientific names and formats used in classification and the reasons for their use.
Year Two
During this module you will be expected to complete work experience and will receive support from the employability team. This will give you the opportunity to consider progression into higher education and training or employment within the sector.
Explore the topic areas that interest you and are relevant to your career aspirations. You will implement, carry out and complete your investigative project whilst working towards deadlines and monitoring project performance. You will prepare an evaluative report that will look at how the project performed, if the schedule plan met the project aims and objectives, and how improvements could be made in the future.
Gain an understanding of wildlife populations, species behaviour patterns, and human effects on wildlife which is required to ensure that any casualty, once recovered, can be released with a good chance of survival. You will also learn about the ethical issues related to intervention.
Throughout this module you will develop knowledge of the scientific principles and processes that influence energy transfer and the atmosphere as part of the earth-atmosphere system. It aims to inform and inspire you to have a positive influence on the earth's physical and biological processes.
Understand the origins and ecology of heathlands and learn about the potential threats and appropriate management of them. You will also learn how to successfully plan and carry out practical heathland management.
Gain the skills and knowledge required to develop woodland management plans by obtaining data and information, and understanding objectives.
Develop your knowledge and practical skills in the areas of maintaining habitats and the species related to them in the UK. You will also investigate the impact of change on farmland biodiversity, and the methods used to enhance, create, and restore habitats.
Learn to examine the characteristics present in different freshwater habitats, survey areas of freshwater and wetland as well as how to manage these areas successfully, with a key focus on being environmentally sound and maintaining these areas for future generations.
Understand how and why livestock can be used in conservation and examine the effect on habitats. Compare different breeds and develop practical skills in managing and handling livestock.
Careers and employability
What's next?
After completing this course there are a number of options and routes that you can take. You could choose to continue your studies and go onto a higher education course or you could pursue a fulfilling career.
Careers
Higher Education
The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Wildlife Conservation is an excellent route through to Higher Education. You can progress on to degree courses such as Nottingham Trent University's FdSc Wildlife Conservation or BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation. Support will be provided during your course to select a Higher Education course and apply through the UCAS process.
Placement opportunities
Placement opportunities are a great way to broaden your knowledge and skills and you will have the opportunity the take part in work experience with a range of conservation projects and organisations.
We have a wide network of links within the industry which will enable you to get the best placements.
No fees to pay - there are no course fees for students aged under 19 on 1 September of the year of entry and for the duration of the programme. This applies to all students who are UK nationals or have settled status in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the UK or its islands for three years prior to the start of their course. A small number of other students are also not required to pay fees for their course.
We welcome applications from international students. Please email our FE Team or call on +44 (0)115 848 5299 to discuss how your qualifications match our course requirements.
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