Environmental and Land-based Studies

The Diploma in Environmental and Land-Based Studies gives young people the opportunity to explore the environment and how land is used with a view to a sustainable future. It brings together plant, animal and environmental knowledge and skills useful to a career in the environmental and land-based sector.

Through completing the Principal Learning, Learners will:

  • investigate animal, plant and human interactions within the natural environment
  • explore how professionals work with the environment, plants and animals
  • learn the needs of plants and animals
  • discover impacts on the environment and sustainable responses
  • learn about working in an environmental and land-based industry
  • develop their team working, communication and problem solving skills.

Click here to go to the Sector Skills Council / Diploma Development Partnerships website
Structure of the Principal Learning
We are pleased to be able to share with you the working titles of the Phase 2 (2009) lines of learning. Please be advised that we are in the iterative process of working with QCA towards accreditation. At this stage, these unit titles have not been accredited. 
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