Courses

HNC in Countryside Management

This is a one year course which introduces some of the subjects and principles that form the basis of countryside management.


HNC Units (HND 1st yr) include :

Biology: An Introduction - the basic principles and processes fundamental to Biology at all levels.

Ecology: An Introduction -  key ecological principles, a description of major ecosystems and the impact of humans upon them.

Biodiversity Conservation - the importance of biodiversity conservation and the investigation of examples.

Identification Skills for the Living World - the explanation of the naming of living organisms and the acquisition of the basic skills of identification.

Interpretation: An Introduction - an explanation of the basic principles and role of environmental interpretation in the management of natural resources.

Countryside Recreation - a description of the current participation, organisation and legal context of countryside recreation and an evaluation of visitor management.

Leadership of Countryside Activities - Planning and leading countryside activities for small groups.

Earth Science: An Introduction - Understanding the geological, geomorphological and pedological processes and features which determine the nature of the physical landscape.

Land Use Systems - An evaluation of the factors influencing land use in a selected area.

History and Archaeology: An Introduction - A description of key historical periods, basic archaeological survey techniques and management of historic sites.

Understanding the Landscape - An explanation of what landscape is, conducting a basic landscape assessment and gaining of knowledge of landscape conservation and related legislation.

Environmental Awareness - an understanding of the main environmental issues which affect the planet and the ways in which the sustainable use of resources can be achieved through action plans at the international and individual scale.

Planning: An Introduction - the rationale behind the planning system, describing the way in which it operates and describing its impact on rural resources.

Communication: Selecting and Presenting Complex Information - Selecting and analysing information from multiple sources and presenting it effectively both orally and in a range of written formats.

Practical Use of Software Application Packages - Using an IT system and software applications packages effectively and responsibly to process a range of types of data.

Entry requirements

For progressing students - it is essential to have passed the Certificate level of the course above.
For new students - 1 Higher Grade at C or above, preferably in Biology, Geography, History, Geology or sciences
- Mature outlook

Desirable
Outdoor experience through either employment, volunteering or leisure activities.
Mature students will be considered for HNC without formal qualifications depending on the range of work based qualification or life skills

Progression

HND in Countryside Management

Additional information

Students visit Rum, where the study tour is built around a range of ecological survey tasks and opportunities to assess the management of this unique island.

Start date

Mid September each year

Finish date

Early June each year

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