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Countryside Ranger Apprenticeship – Level 4

Course Code: ULA461C/AR1

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Course Type
Apprenticeships, Higher Education
Subject Area
Countryside Management
Location
Cannington College
Start date
Flexible
Duration

2 years.

Course Overview

Employees in countryside management roles looking to increase their management, supervisory and project planning skills in the outdoor sector.

Countryside Rangers are found in organisations that are responsible for managing the countryside & natural environment as well as carrying out community engagement and public access works.

A Countryside Ranger would be responsible for the daily management, maintenance, conservation and protection of the natural environment and will inspire people about the natural environment and encourage them to engage with their local green spaces.

Topics may include:

  • Planning work programmes
  • Practical Conservation
  • Volunteer management
  • Manage effective working relationships
  • Promoting responsible public use of the environment
  • Supervising practical work
  • Responding to environmental incidents
  • Managing Health and Safety
  • Managing survey work
  • Managing interpretation work
  • Project management
  • Supervise use of equipment and machinery
  • Resource management
  • Manage personal performance and development

Countryside Rangers organise, supervise and deliver specific land management, conservation and community engagement tasks and manage small scale projects working collaboratively both internally and externally with a wide range of partners, stakeholders, organisations and interest groups as well as creating safe environments where the public can enjoy the countryside and coastline.

Assessment Methods

Assessment takes place throughout your course, including online courses, learning journals to record practical skills, project work, and review visits with assessors.

Progression Options

Progression from this apprenticeship could lead to higher level qualifications in ecology, environmental science, water management, countryside management and a host of roles with a variety of organisations such as the Environment Agency or National Trust.

Entry Requirements

You will need English Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE grade 4 or above, Mathematics Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE grade 4 or above, and a Science GCSE grade 4 or above.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.