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Countryside Ranger Apprenticeship Level 4

Course Overview

Begin your apprenticeship journey at BTC by applying for an apprenticeship on our website or through our prospectus form. Please apply for a full-time course as your second option. Then, have a look at relevant vacancies by visiting our vacancy page . If you haven?t found a suitable vacancy, you will automatically be placed into our Talent Pool. As a member of our Talent Pool, you will be the first to hear about new vacancies and we offer support with CVs, interview techniques, employability skills and much more!

This apprenticeship is aimed at 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.

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.

What does the course involve?

2 years on programme with a range of knowledge assessment, skills assessments as well as Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work and Level 2 Brushcutter qualifications.

Course Overview

Course Overview

Begin your apprenticeship journey at BTC by applying for an apprenticeship on our website or through our prospectus form. Please apply for a full-time course as your second option. Then, have a look at relevant vacancies by visiting our vacancy page . If you haven?t found a suitable vacancy, you will automatically be placed into our Talent Pool. As a member of our Talent Pool, you will be the first to hear about new vacancies and we offer support with CVs, interview techniques, employability skills and much more!

This apprenticeship is aimed at 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.

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.

What does the course involve?

2 years on programme with a range of knowledge assessment, skills assessments as well as Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work and Level 2 Brushcutter qualifications.

Assessment

Assessment Methods

  • Synoptic knowledge test - 50 Question Multiple Choice Test
  • Two practical observation assessments
  • 90 Minute professional discussion
  • Entry Requirements and Progression

    Progression

    Learners may progress onto a BSc or MSc qualification, or enter full-time employment in roles such as, Countryside Ranger, Community Ranger, Recreation Ranger, Ranger Reserve or Countryside Warden, Estate Supervisor, Ranger, Estate Ranger and/or Park Ranger.

    Entry Requirements

  • Must be 18 years and over with a Level 3 qualification
  • English Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE grade 4
  • Mathematics Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE grade 4
    • Policies and Regulations

      January Open Day - Cannington Campus

      27th January 2024