Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
This hands-on, practical course is designed to give you a strong foundation for progression into further education or employment in the land-based and environmental sectors. Whether you're looking to build a career in countryside management, horticulture, or conservation, this course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to take the next step.
You’ll develop a broad range of practical and technical skills through engaging, real-world learning in areas such as:
Floristry Techniques – Explore creative floral design and arrangement, ideal for those interested in artistic and commercial floristry.
Woodland Management – Learn how to care for and manage woodland environments sustainably.
Plant Production – Gain hands-on experience in growing and maintaining plants.
Estate Maintenance – Build practical skills in maintaining rural estates, including fencing, machinery use, and land care.
Wildlife & Habitat Conservation – Understand how to protect and enhance biodiversity through effective habitat management.
This course is ideal for learners who enjoy working outdoors, want to make a positive impact on the environment, and as a solid foundation for next steps in the land based industry or education.
Why Choose Easton College?
Natural learning space
Our 245-hectare estate provides the perfect learning environment with arable, grassland, woodland, and conservation areas.
Developed with employers
Our courses have been devised with conservation landowners across East Anglia, ensuring you gain the skills needed for your future career.
Expert teachers
Our expert teachers have decades of experience of teaching Countryside Management courses.
Entry Requirements
Achieve 3 GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English Language and maths.
How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment is through a range of practical and written assessments. On top of this, you will also have to complete two externally set multiple choice exams.
Course Progression
Level 2 Diploma's in Land based engineering, Floristry, Agriculture, Horticulture or Land and Wildlife Management. Apprenticeships are also available.
Where Your Course Can Take You
Landscape gardener, florist, arborist, ranger, conservationist
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16 to 18 on 31st August before the start of your course, your tuition fees will be free. If you are aged 19 and over, please contact the Advice Shop for more information by email at information@ccn.ac.uk or by calling 01603 773773.
Why Choose Easton College?
Natural learning space
Our 245-hectare estate provides the perfect learning environment with arable, grassland, woodland, and conservation areas.
Developed with employers
Our courses have been devised with conservation landowners across East Anglia, ensuring you gain the skills needed for your future career.
Expert teachers
Our expert teachers have decades of experience of teaching Countryside Management courses.
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