Be inspired by nature at Rodbaston College!
Whether you enjoy watching Countryfile and David Attenborough, are most at home in the great outdoors, or just have a general interest in the natural world, our courses will help you to gain the skills for a career working in the Great British countryside!
You will get the chance to learn about the rich variety of unique habitats and biodiversity that we are so lucky to have here in the UK.
Our diverse and vibrant rural estate includes mixed deciduous woodland, farm habitats including important peat fields and grassland, and freshwater habitats including numerous ponds and flowing water, plus the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal even borders the estate.
You will also encounter a wide range of species such as mosses and lichens, fungi, plants and trees, insects, amphibians and reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Be at the forefront of tackling global sustainability issues.
An amazing variety of habitats and ecosystems to learn in.
With Cannock Chase, Trentham, Shugborough, and more.
Have the scope to springboard into many different avenues.
“Studying Countryside Management at Rodbaston College started my journey into an environmental career. The course was very informative and fun, learning new skills each day both practical and theoretical. I found Rodbaston an amazing place to learn, forming a great network of friends for life. This fun and enjoyable course has led me to working as a Specialist Woodland Ranger.”
James Taylor
Specialist Countryside Ranger – Woodlands at Warwickshire County Council
The United Nations has released their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which include a universal call to action to help protect the planet.
The environmental sector is at the spearhead of ensuring the effective and sustainable management of the planet we all share. Only by understanding the ecosystems in which we live can we hope to protect them for future generations.
The range of job opportunities and employment prospects within the countryside sector is far greater than many people realise, and by working in this industry, you will be fundamentally important to helping tackle these global sustainability and environmental issues that affect us all.
You will also be able to use the transferable skills that you develop in other areas of the industry, such as working with game or fisheries. The world will be your oyster!
Trentham Estate
Shugborough Estate
Moseley Old Hall
Cannock Chase
At South Staffordshire College our students come first, and everything we do is aimed at helping you to realise your full potential. We are about careers not courses and our expert staff will make sure you have the skills and knowledge needed to give you that competitive edge for when you start your career within your chosen industry.
As a school leaver, you will be treated as an adult, within a friendly and supportive environment. You’ll enjoy more freedom and independence, and you’ll make many new friends, all with the same passion and journey ahead as you. As an adult, we understand you may feel uneasy about returning to education, but there is no need to be. We have smaller class sizes and supportive tutors to make you feel very welcome.
Skill Up and Stand Out with us!
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