The BTEC Level 2 First Certificate and Diploma in Countryside and Environment are designed to introduce learners to working in the sector or prepare them for further study, such as a BTEC National qualification or an appropriate NVQ. Learners may study such aspects as urban habitat conservation, ecological surveys, techniques and records, and practical forestry skills.

The BTEC Firsts in Countryside and Environment were replaced by the QCF-accredited BTEC Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma in Countryside and Environment from September 2010. Find out more