Hear Ryan chat about being a student on one of our Countryside and Environment courses.
Date: 5th August 2014
Land and Wildlife
For those wishing to work within conservation, the environment and wildlife management.
Management of the countryside in a sustainable and integrated way has never been more important. Integrating traditional skills and new technologies in an informed and holistic fashion will guarantee habitats and biodiversity for the future. Today’s countryside managers, including gamekeepers, estate managers and rangers need to be aware of legislative and political change, changing scientific understanding and accepted best practice within their sector. Our extensive resources, industry contacts and close work with National Parks, Natural England and other professional bodies ensure that our graduates are industry ready and up date
FACILITIES
The College's farms and estates provide excellent practical facilities for our Gamekeeping and Countryside and Environment students.
CAREER FOCUS
By studying in this department you will learn the relevant skills to work in the following roles:
• Gamekeeper
• Beatkeeper
• Estate Contractors
• Wildlife Manager
• Warden or Ranger
• Land or estate management
• Environmental consultancy with international and private organisations
• Technical and advisory roles in government and non-governmental organisations
PARTNERSHIP LINKS
Our lecturing staff have critical subject knowledge and strong industry connections allowing them to deliver not only academic excellence but practical industry based knowledge. Our industry connection also helps students find work experience during their studies.
We have strong links with the National Parks and a large number of local estates. In addition we work closely with the RSPB, National Trust, National Gamekeepers Organisation, BASC and the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust. Working with these partners gives our students excellent employment opportunities.
Big thanks to @Woldgate school in Pocklington for allowing us to speak to students at your Career Fair today. pic.twitter.com/O3BzeJvd2g