Technical Baccalaureate in

Conservation and Wildlife Management

If you’re academically skilled and aspire to work in the field of countryside conservation this advanced qualification could be for you!

Combining a Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Conservation and Wildlife Management with a Level 3 Maths qualification and industry specific work placement, this is an excellent pathway into employment and progression onto higher level study.

You’ll explore topics such as woodland management, estate skills, biodiversity and sustainability and complete a specialist industry project.

How long will it take?

  • 2 years, full-time

What qualifications do I need to start?

  • 5 GCSEs at grades 4 or above to include English, Maths and Science at grade 5, or
  • Relevant Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment at Merit or above with GCSE grade 5 in Maths and English
  • Those with other level 2 qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis

What qualifications will I gain?

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Conservation and Wildlife Management
  • Level 3 Core Maths
  • Level 3 Extended Project qualification

Successful completion of these 3 elements will result in the awarding of the Technical Baccalaureate performance measure

Course options after this programme

  • Study a degree in archaeology, experimental archaeology, or
  • Gain employment within the field of archaeology

Higher Education course options

  • A range of related degree programmes

Career options

  • Conservation and habitat management
  • Environment monitoring and protection
  • Countryside ranger/warden
  • Environmental education/wildlife education officer
  • Estate management
  • Project management