Countryside & Agriculture
Embrace the Outdoors with Land-Based Studies at Craven College! Do you love being outdoors and enjoy hands-on learning? Join us at our Auction Mart Campus, located on the edge of the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, and prepare for a career in countryside, conservation, and ecology industries.
Our specialist pathways include Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management, and Horticulture, allowing you to focus on the subjects you’re passionate about.
With access to national parks and leisure facilities through our extensive employer links, you’ll develop the practical skills needed for a wide range of employment opportunities in the Land-based sector. Whether you choose a full-time course or an Apprenticeship, you’ll be well-prepared for your future career.
Our tutors are experts in their fields, with experience working with the National Trust, Skipton in Bloom, and Harrogate Flower Shows.
In addition to work placements, you may have the opportunity to earn additional qualifications in chainsaw and brushwood cutter usage, dry stone walling, and ATV handling.
| Title | Level |
|---|---|
| Access to FE | Level 1 |
| Agriculture New Course | Level 2 |
| Countryside Studies (Land & Wildlife) | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 |
| Forestry & Arboriculture New Course | Level 2 |
| Title | Level |
|---|---|
| Assistant Farm Manager Apprenticeship Under Development | Level 4 |
| Countryside Worker Apprenticeship | Level 2 |
| Gamekeeper - Countryside Worker Apprenticeship | Level 2 |
| General Farm Worker Apprenticeship | Level 2 |
| Horticulture & Landscape Operative Apprenticeship | Level 2 |
| Livestock Unit Technician Apprenticeship | Level 3 |
| Title | Level |
|---|---|
| Wildlife & Conservation Management FdSc | Level 5 |
| Title | Start |
|---|---|
| Dry Stone Walling - Introduction | Sat 17 May 2025 |
