BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Game Management

Gamekeeping and wildlife conservation have much in common, both require the sensitive management of the woodland and countryside habitat. This course aims to provide you with the traditional practical skills required for the modern gamekeeper, who is also often responsible for estate management. The course provides a practical understanding of game, fish and deer management along with the underpinning knowledge required by countryside managers. Whilst on the course, students will carry out wide and varied practical tasks related to gamekeeping on the college estate, supplemented by visits to various estates within the local vicinity. During your course you will assist with running the College shoot. These are a suite of level 3 qualifications (equivalent to A level) which can be studied in a variety of combinations to allow flexibility and to help you to develop your practical game and countryside management skills.

Level 3 Certificate - you complete 3 subjects to study

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma - you complete 6 subjects to study

Level 3 Diploma - you complete 12 subject areas

Level 3 Extended Diploma - you complete all 18 subject areas

QUALIFICATIONS GAINED

• BTEC National Diploma in Countryside Management
• Plumpton College Diploma Game Management
• Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 (DSC)
• Loaders qualification (NGO) (at additional cost)
• College award, Functional Skills or GCSEs in English and Maths

This course is aimed at those who are looking for a career in practical gamekeeping, fish management, deer management and estate management. On completion of the course students can progress on to the Foundation Degree in Countryside Management or obtain employment in the following:

• As an under keeper
• Countryside ranger
• Game Farm assistant
• Gundog training
• Deer stalker
• Shoot manager
• Pest controller
• Estate Assistant
• Gun shop assistant