Agored Cymru
Level 2
QN: 610/2796/0
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Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing in Nature
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Agored Cymru. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 239 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Agored Cymru
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
239 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing in Nature
Coppice Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between green wood and seasoned wood in terms of moisture content, workability, and uses.
- Select appropriate tools for specific coppice products based on their functions and safety features.
- Demonstrate safe and effective processing techniques for coppiced wood, including cleaving, shaving, and shaping.
- Assess health and safety risks associated with coppice product production and implement control measures.
- Evaluate the quality of finished coppice products against given criteria.
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Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing in Nature
Environmental Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the environmental impact of individuals, organisations, and society
- Identify ways to affect the environment positively
- Describe the role of organisations that support the environment
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Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing in Nature
Foraging for Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1: Understand how to safely recognise and forage wild plants sustainably in a selected habitat.2: Be able to harvest wild plants.3: Be able to prepare and preserve foraged wild plants.
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Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing in Nature
Healthy Lifestyle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1: Understand how diet affects wellbeing.2: Understand the effects of relaxation and stress on wellbeing.3: Understand how exercise affects wellbeing.
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Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing in Nature
Introduction to Coppicing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1: Understand the principles of coppicing.2: Know tree species suitable for coppicing.3: Understand the importance of health and safety in coppicing.4: Be able to select and maintain coppicing tools.5: Be able to use coppicing tools.
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Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing in Nature
Observing Fauna and Flora
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1: Understand methods used to survey fauna and flora in different habitats.2: Know fauna and flora found in specified habitats.3: Be able to plan and carry out a survey on fauna and flora.
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Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing in Nature
Outdoor Practical Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate safe and correct use of a range of outdoor tools, such as bow saws and fixed-blade knives.
- Prepare a campfire site, including clearing vegetation and constructing a safe fire lay.
- Light a campfire using at least two different ignition methods appropriate to the conditions.
- Manage a campfire throughout its lifecycle, including refuelling, maintaining safety zones, and extinguishing fully.
- Apply 'leave no trace' principles when dismantling and restoring a campfire site.
- Conduct a dynamic risk assessment before and during outdoor practical tasks.
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Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing in Nature
Supporting Wellbeing in Nature Practice
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1: Understand factors that influence human health and wellbeing.2: Understand wellbeing theories.3: Understand the health and wellbeing benefits of a natural environment.4: Understand how to support a wellbeing programme.5: Understand factors that influence the wellbeing of the environment.6: Be able to assess risk for a wellbeing in nature.7: Be able to reflect on personal learning.
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Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing in Nature
Sustainable Woodland Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of sustainability in the context of woodland management.
- Describe the different layers of a woodland and their ecological significance.
- Evaluate methods for promoting biodiversity in managed woodlands.
- Apply appropriate woodland management techniques to achieve specific objectives.
- Conduct a risk assessment for a woodland management task.
- Demonstrate safe and effective use of woodland craft skills.
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Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing in Nature
Using Nature-Based Activities for Wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1: Understand the benefits of nature connection, and its relevance for present day.2: Understand and experience nature using own senses.3: Be able to contribute to nature art and nature writing activities for wellbeing.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2796/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Agored Cymru
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2023
- Operational End
- Jun 2028