Environmental and Conservation Skills Award Level 2 Full-time
Course Overview
Environmental and Conservation Skills Award Level 2 Full-time
Explore a range of natural habitats and ecosystems while developing practical skills in countryside and wildlife management.
This hands-on course will give you the opportunity to study different plant and animal species, explore a variety of habitats and learn how to use surveying techniques to monitor and manage the natural environment.
You will develop your knowledge through a combination of practical activities and classroom-based learning. Assessment is through practical and theory-based assignments, with no formal examinations unless you are required to study GCSE English or Maths.
What Will I Study?
Throughout the course, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to support countryside conservation and habitat management.
Topics covered include:
Preparing sites to create and maintain habitats.
Managing access and security in the countryside.
Using wildlife and habitat surveying techniques.
Understanding deer management.
Managing and conserving natural habitats.
Located at: Wigfield Farm campus
Course Start: September 2027
Course length: 1 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: PAGRAEC2
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
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The course information on this page was last updated 09 October 2026.
