What will I learn?
The course is very practical and involves working on the college estate and at the Game and Wildlife Centre. You’ll learn how to operate different types of machinery, power and hand tools. You will also look at topics relating to your specific area of interest, either gamekeeping or fisheries management.
Topics covered
- Working in the Land-based sector
- Animal husbandry (Game and Fish)
- Animal welfare (Game and Fish)
- Working with Land-based machinery
- Developing practical estate maintenance skills
- Maintaining Sports Fisheries
- Aquatic Environments
- Health and Safety
- Personal and Organisational Skills
- Maths and English skills
What grades will I need?
Two or more GCSEs at grade 1-3 or above.
What can I study next?
- Level 2 Technical Certificate in Land and Wildlife (Game) or (Fish) or (Countryside)
- Level 2 Apprenticeship in Gamekeeping
Careers
Progression to Level 2 courses with career pathways:
- Underkeeper
- Assistant keeper
- Game farm assistant
