Level 3 Game Management (NPTC Diploma Countryside Management)
2 years full time. Entry Requirements: Interview plus 4 GCESE’s at A*- C or equivalent.
This nationally recognised course can lead directly to employment or may be used as a route to progression Higher Education. This award winning course is our 'flagship' career building gamekeeping and wildlife management programme and has a unique combination of practical and academic study.
Year 1 is and is made up of 9 Units, plus an extended period of up to 5 months Work Related Experience .
These are:
Ecology of Game
Pest and Predator Control
Use of Firearms
Deer Management
Work Related Experience
Wildlife Populations, Ecology and Conservation
Estate Skills
Land Use and Environmental Issues
Investigative Project
Year 1 is and is made up of 9 Units, plus an extended period of up to 5 months Work Related Experience .
These are:
Ecology of Game
Pest and Predator Control
Use of Firearms
Deer Management
Work Related Experience
Wildlife Populations, Ecology and Conservation
Estate Skills
Land Use and Environmental Issues
Investigative Project
Year 2 of the course covers a further 9 units. These are:
Gamebird Production
Shoot Management
Commercial Deer Management
Gundogs
Stalking and Shooting Deer
Upland Habitat Management
Woodland Habitat Management
Farm Habitat Management
Freshwater Management
The course also includes Group Tutorials, Personal Support Tutorials and Functional Skills.
Relevant 'certificates of competence' which will help you gain employment in the game industry, such as Game Meat Hygiene, Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1, Use of ATVs and Chainsaws, are also offered. Year 2 students also have the major responsibilty of running the renowned Newton Rigg Game Shoot
Shoot Management
Commercial Deer Management
Gundogs
Stalking and Shooting Deer
Upland Habitat Management
Woodland Habitat Management
Farm Habitat Management
Freshwater Management
The course also includes Group Tutorials, Personal Support Tutorials and Functional Skills.
Relevant 'certificates of competence' which will help you gain employment in the game industry, such as Game Meat Hygiene, Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1, Use of ATVs and Chainsaws, are also offered. Year 2 students also have the major responsibilty of running the renowned Newton Rigg Game Shoot
