Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/2677/3
Curriculum Active
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Countryside Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1740 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
26 Units
Guided Hours
1740 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applied Ecological Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legislation and processes used in the management of environmental assets
- Understand the frame
- work of impact assessments for managing land developments
- Plan and carry out an Ecological Impact Assessment
2
Coastal Habitats Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore UK coastal habitats and species to manage the threats that affect them
- Understand techniques and methods employed to effectively manage coastal habitats
- Carry out practical surveys to plan coastal management
3
Contemporary Issues in the Land-based Sectors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate understanding of how contemporary issues affect the land-based sectors
- Demonstrate understanding of critical approaches to the reporting of contemporary issues in the land-based sectors
- Analyse information and data from a range of sources to draw conclusions and present findings related to contemporary issues in the land-based sectors
- Evaluate the relevance and validity of information on contemporary issues in the land-based sectors for given contexts
- Make connections between differing perspectives when considering recommendations on contemporary issues in the land-based sectors.
4
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
5
Controlling Firearm Safety in the Land-based Sectors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose
- use and operating features of firearms in the land-based sectors
- Apply procedures used in firearm and ammunition management
- Demonstrate and review own handling and use of firearms used in land management
6
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
7
Countryside Recreation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine countryside features and visitor use to manage the impact of recreational activities on local populations and the environment
- Explore the management processes used by countryside organisations to create successful recreational activities
- Produce management plans for countryside recreation activities to meet the needs of countryside organisations
8
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
9
Ecological Concepts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles of ecological and evolutionary behaviour
- Examine principles of biodiversity and the practice of ecological management
- Plan and carry out ecological surveys to measure biodiversity and manage ecosystems
10
Freshwater and Wetland Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate freshwater and wetland habitats to determine their ecological characteristics
- Carry out surveys of freshwater and wetland habitats to assess biodiversity
- Carry out freshwater and wetland habitat management tasks to promote biodiversity
11
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
12
Land-based Machinery Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the types, purpose and safe operation of land-based machinery
- Operate land-based machinery safely to complete a practical task
- Maintain land-based machinery safely in order to sustain its effectiveness
13
Management of Deer in the UK
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the characteristics and behaviour of deer found in the UK and their impact on the environment
- Explore the needs of captive deer herds in the UK, to plan their management
- Develop a management plan for captive deer in the UK
14
Managing a Shoot
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the key requirements for a successful shooting season
- Produce a plan for a shooting season
- Produce a briefing plan for a shoot day
15
Managing Countryside Visitor Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the skills required to responsibly manage countryside visitor activities
- Plan and prepare countryside activities to meet visitor needs
- Undertake the management of visitor activities in the countryside
16
Managing Environmental Habitats
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand characteristics of different types of UK Habitats
- Investigate the impact of native and non-native species and pollution on different types of UK habitats
- Carry out a survey of a UK habitat to plan its management.
17
Physical and Biological Environmental Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the physical processes that make up the Earth’s systems
- Understand the biological processes involved in the Earth’s biomes
- Examine the impact of human activity, and sustainability management, on the environment
18
Plant and Soil Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge of structures and functions in plant and soil science and management.2.
- Demonstrate understanding of plant and soil science, including soil and plant management practices
- Apply knowledge and understanding of plant and soil science in the context of managing plant growth
- Make connections between managing soil and plant growth in different contexts
19
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.
20
Tree Felling and Chainsaw Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the safe use of chainsaws, including site and tree inspections associated with chainsaw operations
- Carry out the maintenance of a petrol-driven chainsaw to maintain efficiency and safety
- Use accepted working practices to fell and cross-cut small diameter trees
21
Water Quality Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the impact of physical, chemical and biological factors on water quality
- Explore methods used in water treatments to improve water quality
- Carry out sampling and analysis of water to provide data for quality management
22
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
23
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
24
Working Dogs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the suitability of dog breeds for working roles in the countryside
- Investigate the health and welfare needs of dogs kept for countryside work
- Plan for the training of dogs working in a countryside role
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2677/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019
- Operational End
- Jul 2029