If you live in England, you now have the option to study for an exciting new qualification called the Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies.
It’s all about the environmental and land-based industries and includes subjects such as:
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working with plants
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environmental sciences
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the way we use land for the production of food and just for having fun
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working with all kinds of animals
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looking after forests, wetlands and wild areas
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the effect we have on the world around us and how to limit the damage we do.
You can start to study the Diploma at the age of 14 (years 10-11) at either Foundation or Higher levels and you can continue right up to the age of 19 at Advanced level.
You will study in several different ways, not just in the classroom. You will be given the chance to spend some time in a real working environment and hear from people who know about these subjects first hand. Your studies can help you prepare for a career, an Apprenticeship, other training or a college or university course.