Sub-sectors: Wildlife management, land management, gamekeeping, ecology, conservation.
Occupations: Conservation officer, countryside ranger, national park warden, park ranger, gamekeeper, land manager, nature reserve manager, dry stone waller, fencer, ecologist, heritage manager, environmental consultant, environmental protection officer, field officer.
These occupations are found in organisations that are responsible for managing the countryside, natural environment, community engagement and public access. These cover significant amounts of our country. 25% of England is covered by National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural …
Environmental conservation covers a wide range of opportunities including the conservation of landscapes, habitats and species alongside the management of public access, recreation and interpretation to promote awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the countryside. Job roles at Level 2 may …
The game and wildlife industry involves the maintenance and management of upland, lowland, woodland and wetland game and wildlife species. There is a Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeship, providing skills and knowledge to carry out the job role and …
Environmental conservation workers are involved in the conservation of landscapes, habitats and species alongside the management of public access, recreation and interpretation to promote awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the countryside. Associated landscape management skills at policy, planning and technical …
Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to the award of a Level 2 qualification and recognition as a qualified under keeper/beat keeper/game farm worker/under stalker/ghillie within the sector.
Successful completion of the provision will lead to the award of a Level 3 qualification and recognition as a qualified single handed gamekeeper/headkeeper, game farm manager/head stalker within the sector.
The environmental and land-based sector currently accounts for approximately 115,700 employees and 24,500 businesses in Scotland. Research carried out by Lantra in 2010 shows that the Game and Wildlife management industry plays an important role in the environmental and land-based …
Organisations and businesses delivering environmental conservation objectives complement the work of land and estate managers, directly employing staff and also supporting a significant number of volunteers. Environmental conservation embraces the management of landscapes, habitats and species (in urban, rural, coastal …
This occupation is found in the game and wildlife management sector. The broad purpose of the occupation is to participate in habitat management, pest and predator control and animal husbandry in support of a shooting enterprise. As well as producing …
Apprenticeships are available across the UK, but there are differences in components and structure between apprenticeships in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. All apprenticeships are currently developed and funded by the Government. In England, this has change under the …
Countryside Management & Gamekeeping