City & Guilds
Level 3
QN: 500/8559/1
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Countryside Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1260 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
21 Units
Guided Hours
1260 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Understand and Carry Out Tree Planting, Aftercare and Protection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the environmental and legal considerations relevant to tree establishment and protection.
- Understand methods of site preparation and tree protection.
- Be able to plant and establish amenity or forest trees.
2
Understand the Principles and Carry Out the Practice of Wildlife Population Surveys, Ecology and Conservation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand changes in global ecosystems.
- Understand national and international conservation strategies for wildlife and their habitats.
- Understand population dynamics.
- Be able to conduct a field study of habitats and wildlife populations.
3
Understand the Principles of Tree Felling and Chainsaw Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to correctly maintain chainsaws to manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Be able to safely fell and cross cut small diameter trees.
- Be able to safely use stump and brushchipping removal methods.
- Understand commonly used stump and brushchipping removal and tree felling methods.
4
Understanding Captive Deer Herd Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the biology, ecology and behaviour of deer in a captive environment
- Be able to plan deer production and record keeping systems
- Understand captive deer nutritional requirements
- Know the humane capture, handling and culling of deer
5
Understanding Countryside Tourism and Recreation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand reasons for countryside tourism and recreation
- Understand factors affecting countryside tourism and recreation
- Understand tourism/recreation factors affecting the countryside
- Know the roles of organisations involved in countryside tourism and recreation
- Be able to monitor and report on environmental conditions of tourist/recreation sites
6
Understanding Ecology of Game Species
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify game species found in the UK
- Understand the ecology and associated behaviour of game species
- Be able to manage habitats to encourage wild game populations
- Know techniques used to determine game population size
7
Understanding Fishery Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main mammal and avian predators of fish and the methods used to legally control them
- Know commonly used freshwater fish stock maintenance and improvement methods
- Be able to use suitable methods of sport fishery bank maintenance, stock assessment and vegetation control
- Understand the basic business requirements of a sport fishery
8
Understanding Greenwood Crafts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know commonly produced greenwood products
- Understand appropriate woodland management for producing wood for greenwood crafts
- Be able to demonstrate practical techniques in greenwood crafts
- Know the likely markets for greenwood products
9
Understanding Heathland Habitat Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the origins and ecology of heathlands
- Know potential threats to the existance of heathlands
- Know appropriate management techniques for heathland sites
- Be able to plan and carry out practical heathland management
10
Understanding Organism Identification
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles underpinning classification and taxonomy
- Understand the importance of classification
- Know the identifying features of the five kingdoms
- Be able to use classification skills
11
Understanding Principles of Physical and Biological Environmental Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the scientific principles and processes that influence energy transfer and the atmosphere as part of the earth-atmosphere system
- Understand the physical and biological processes within the lithosphere
- Understand the physical and biological processes within the biosphere
- Know how water is used and managed within the hydrosphere
12
Understanding Water Quality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors, physical, chemical and biological , which influence water quality and aquatic species
- Be able to measure basic water quality factors
- Be able to record and interpret water quality data
- Understand the principles of water treatment
13
Understanding Woodland Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain woodland data and information
- Be able to produce woodland management plans
- Understand woodland management objectives
- Understand woodland management planning
14
Undertake Estate Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to construct, repair or maintain boundaries
- Be able to construct, repair or maintain structures
- Be able to construct, repair or maintain surfaces
- Be able to carry out practical habitat management work
15
Undertake Gamebird Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand management of reared gamebirds
- Know how incubation is organised
- Be able to operate an incubator/hatcher to produce day old chicks
- Be able to rear gamebirds from day-old to poult stage
16
Undertake Grassland Habitat Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the history and ecology of grassland habitats
- Be able to survey grassland species and habitats
- Understand management techniques for grassland sites
- Be able to carry out practical grassland habitat management
17
Undertaking Commercial Deer Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to arrange third party deer stalking
- Understand how to plan commercial activities within a business frame
- Be able to facilitate safe and humane third party deer culling
- Be able to prepare by-products to meet client requirements
18
Undertaking Farm Habitat Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the development of the agricultural landscape
- Understand the ecology of farm habitats and wildlife species
- Be able to carry out farm habitat and species surveys
- Be able to carry out practical farm habitat management
19
Undertaking Upland Habitat Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know upland habitats of the UK
- Be able to survey a selection of upland habitats
- Understand upland habitat threats and legislative controls
- Be able to carry out practical upland habitat management
20
Undertaking Vertebrate Pest and Predator Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the principal UK pest and predator species
- Understand the ecology of common UK pest and predator species
- Be able to control pests and predators using lethal methods
- Understand pests and predators deterrent using non-lethal methods
21
Undertaking Woodland Habitat Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the historical development of woodland
- Be able to survey the structures and features within a woodland ecosystem
- Understand the management of woodland habitats
- Be able to manage woodland habitats
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/8559/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Dec 2026