CCEA
Level 1/Level 2
QN: 603/4352/7
Curriculum Active
CCEA Level 1/2 GCSE in Agriculture and Land Use
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CCEA. Classified as a GCSE (A* to G).
Qualification Level
Level 1/Level 2
Awarding Body
CCEA
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
Flexible
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Unit 1: Soils, Crops and Habitats
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Unit 1 examines soils, crops and habitats. Students explore topics such as soil composition, plant biology, crop production and biodiversity in a range of local habitats.
2
Unit 2: Animals on the Land
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Unit 2 introduces animal husbandry and animal production, including breeding and reproduction, health and welfare, nutrition and food processing. Students also consider issues of health and safety, farm economics and the use of technology to support farmers.
3
Unit 3: Controlled Assessment - Contemporary Issues in Agriculture and Land Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Unit 3 is the controlled assessment for the specification and consists of two tasks. In Task 1, students plan and carry out a risk assessment and an investigation and present a report. In Task 2, students research a topic and present their findings in an appropriate format.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4352/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CCEA
- Qualification Type
- GCSE (A* to G)
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019
- Operational End
- Aug 2029