Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/0870/9
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Countryside Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 600 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
600 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Controlling Countryside Pests and Predators
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand UK pest and predator ecology for the purpose of their control and the control measures used for countryside management
- Undertake surveys of UK pests and predators to develop integrated management strategies for their control
- Implement integrated management strategies to control UK countryside pests and predators
2
Countryside Estate Skills Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore estate skills for the management and maintenance of habitats and environments
- Plan estate skills operations for countryside management
- Carry out estate skills activities to meet the needs of countryside maintenance and management
3
Developing a Land-based Enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the features, resource requirements and processes of businesses operating in theland-based sector
- Carry out market research to identify a financially viable land-based enterprise
- Develop a business start-up plan for a viable land-based enterprise
4
Identification, Planting and Care of Trees
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand botanical nomenclature and terminology for the purpose of tree identification
- Explore factors affecting selection of trees and their suitability for use in a given area
- Undertake planting and aftercare of trees within a given area
5
Professional Working Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of personal and professional working responsibilities and practices, risk management and waste management in the land-based sectors.2.
- Analyse the application of personal and professional working responsibilities and practices, to risk management, and waste management in the land-based sectors.3.
- Evaluate approaches to working personal and professional responsibilities and practices, risk management, and waste management in the land-based sectors.4. Make connections between principles and practices of health and safety management in the land-based sectors.
6
Woodland Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand woodland types and habitats to manage biodiversity
- Understand the structure and condition of a woodland environment to plan its management
- Undertake practical woodland management to enhance the woodland environment
7
Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate employment opportunities in the land-based sectors to target progression
- Develop communication and interview skills to improve employment prospects in the land-based sectors
- Undertake work experience in the land-based sectors to contribute to personal and professional development
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0870/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019
- Operational End
- Jul 2029