Environmental Conservation (0070)

Last Updated: 30 Nov 2023
These knowledge-based qualifications form part of the Apprenticeship Framework for Environmental Conservation, Equine and Floristry and the Advanced Apprenticeship Framework for Environmental Conservation, Equine, Forestry and Floristry. They are also ideal for professional development and preparing you for further learning in the land-based sector.
These qualifications are ideal for those completing an Environmental Conservation, Equine and Floristry Apprenticeship or an Environmental Conservation, Equine, Forestry and Floristry Advanced Apprenticeship, or for those who are working, or looking to work, in a range of land-based roles.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

You can choose the qualification that demonstrates the specialist knowledge and skills you have developed. At Level 2, this includes:

  • principles of business within the environmental and land-based sector
  • structure of the industry within the land-based sector and principal organisations within it
  • regulations and legislation
  • common business operations and administrative tasks
  • the business, the role and responsibilities of those employed in the land-based sector.

At Level 3, this includes:

  • business and resource requirements
  • business operations
  • the business plan.

You will learn in the classroom and complete assignments for assessment.

Which level is right for me?

Level 2
You are just starting out in your career and may be completing an Equine or Environmental Conservation or Floristry Apprenticeship.

Level 3
You have some experience in and knowledge of the land-based sector and are looking to move into a management role. You may be completing an Equine, Environmental Conservation, Forestry or Floristry Advanced Apprenticeship.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of roles in:

  • Horse care
  • Forestry
  • Floristry
  • Environmental conservation
  • Land-based management.

Learners can also choose to go on to take these related qualifications.

    What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

    To deliver these qualifications you will need qualified assessors to carry out training and assessment. You can train internal members of staff or recruit specially.

    You will also need suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.

    To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

    There are no eligibility requirements.

    Level 2

    Level 2 is ideal if you are just starting out in your career and may be completing an Equine, Floristry or Environmental Conservation Apprenticeship.

    This level comprises one mandatory knowledge-based unit in Environmental and Land-based Business.

    What Careers Can This Lead To?

    These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of roles in:

    • Horse Care
    • Forestry
    • Floristry
    • Environmental Conservation
    • Land-based Management.

    Learners can also choose to go on to take these related qualifications.

     

    Level 2 in Environmental Conservation (0070-21)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

    Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation

    • Accreditation No: 500/9062/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 37 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 342 - 342 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 370 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £183.60 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

    Level 2 Certificate in Work-based Environmental Conservation

    • Accreditation No: 600/1435/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 21 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 158 - 158 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 210 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £140.60 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 2 in Environmental Conservation (0070-22)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

    Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation (Access and Recreation)

    • Accreditation No: 500/9062/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 37 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 342 - 342 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 370 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £192.20 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

    Level 2 Certificate in Work-based Environmental Conservation

    • Accreditation No: 600/1435/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 21 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 158 - 158 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 210 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 2 in Environmental Conservation (0070-23)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

    Level 2 Diploma in Environmental Conservation

    • Accreditation No: 500/9062/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 37 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 342 - 342 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 370 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

    Level 2 Certificate in Work-based Environmental Conservation

    • Accreditation No: 600/1435/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 21 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 158 - 158 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 210 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 2 Award in Business for the Environment and Land-based Sector (0070-25)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

    Level 2 Award in Business for the Environment and Land-based Sector

    • Accreditation No: 500/9311/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 10 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 60 - 60 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 100 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £39.20 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 2 in Work-based Environmental Conservation (0070-27)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

    Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation (Environmental Conservation)

    • Accreditation No: 500/9062/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 37 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 342 - 342 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 370 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £166.80 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

    Level 2 Certificate in Work-based Environmental Conservation

    • Accreditation No: 600/1435/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 21 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 158 - 158 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 210 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £127.80 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 2 in Work-based Environmental Conservation (0070-28)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

    Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation (Access and Recreation)

    • Accreditation No: 500/9062/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 37 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 342 - 342 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 370 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £192.20 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

    Level 2 Certificate in Work-based Environmental Conservation

    • Accreditation No: 600/1435/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 21 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 158 - 158 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 210 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £312.60 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 2 in Work-based Environmental Conservation (0070-29)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

    Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation (Rivers, Coasts and Waterways)

    • Accreditation No: 500/9062/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 37 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 342 - 342 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 370 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £159.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

    Level 2 Certificate in Work-based Environmental Conservation

    • Accreditation No: 600/1435/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 21 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 158 - 158 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 210 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

    Level 3

    Level 3 is ideal if you have some experience in and knowledge of the land-based sector and are looking to move into a management role. You may be completing an Equine, Floristry, Forestry or Environmental Conservation Advanced Apprenticeship.

    This level comprises one mandatory knowledge-based unit in Business Management in the Land-based Sector.

    What Careers Can This Lead To?

    These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of roles in:

    • Horse Care
    • Forestry
    • Floristry
    • Environmental Conservation
    • Land-based Management.

    Learners can also choose to go on to take these related qualifications.

    Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation (Environmental Conservation) (0070-31)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

    Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation (Environmental Conservation)

    • Accreditation No: 500/9054/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 57 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 442 - 442 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 530 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £89.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation (Access and Recreation) (0070-32)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

    Level 3 Diploma in Environmental Conservation (Access and Recreation)

    • Accreditation No: 500/9054/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 53 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 442 - 442 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 530 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £89.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation (Flood Risk Management) (0070-33)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

    Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation (Flood Risk Management)

    • Accreditation No: 500/9054/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 53 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 442 - 442 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 530 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £89.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 3 Award in Business Management for the Environment and Land-based Sector (0070-35)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

    Level 3 Award in Business Management for the Environment and Land-based Sector

    • Accreditation No: 500/9232/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: 10 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: 60 - 60 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: 100 The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: £39.20 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

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