BTEC Nationals Countryside Management (2019)
Specification
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Supports progression to employment or higher level study in the sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Countryside Management
Qualification number: 603/0870/9
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: September 2019
First external assessment: 2020
Performance tables: n/a
Total qualification time: 535
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2026 (16-19; 19+ loan; L3 Free Courses for Jobs; )
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - n/a;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Supports progression to employment or higher level study in the sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Qualification number: 603/0869/2
Guided learning hours: 540
First teaching: September 2019
First external assessment: 2020
Performance tables: n/a
Total qualification time: 840
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2026 (16-19; 19+ loan; L3 Free Courses for Jobs; )
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - n/a;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Supports progression to employment or higher level study in the sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Countryside Management
Qualification number: 603/1213/0
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: September 2019
First external assessment: 2020
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 1155
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2026 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; L3 Free Courses for Jobs; )
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Supports progression to employment or higher level study in the sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Countryside Management
Qualification number: 603/2677/3
Guided learning hours: 1080
First teaching: September 2019
First external assessment: 2020
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 1760
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2026 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; L3 Free Courses for Jobs; )
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - n/a;
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