Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/2678/5
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1320 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
1320 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Aerial Arboriculture Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the legal, and health and safety considerations in aerial arboriculture
- Develop plans to access, climb and inspect trees
- Undertake effective aerial arboriculture operations on trees
2
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.
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
Estate Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore estate skills for the management and maintenance of habitats and environments
- Undertake estate skills and their management for the land-based sector
- Carry out the supervision of others engaged in maintenance, repair and installation tasks in the land-based sector
5
Forest Recreation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate forestry features and recreational use to manage the environmental impact of recreational activities
- Explore the management of forestry recreational activities to support effective practices
- Plan activities to manage forestry recreation
6
Forestry and Arboricultural Machinery Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the types and purposes of specialised machinery for use in forestry or arboriculture
- Carry out routine maintenance of specialised forestry or arboricultural machinery to sustain its effectiveness
- Operate specialised forestry or arboricultural machinery to perform routine tasks
7
Forestry and Silviculture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine common silviculture systems in relation to different forest or woodland objectives
- Undertake activities to plan and establish forest and woodland trees
- Undertake activities to maintain and manage forest or woodland areas
8
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
9
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
10
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.
11
Surveying, Inspecting and Measuring Trees
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the tree-surveying process for work planning and management
- Inspect and measure individual trees to gather data for a tree-inspection report
- Produce a tree-inspection report to provide recommendations for future management
12
Timber Conversion and Utilisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate machinery and equipment used for timber processing and utilisation in order to determine product requirements
- Produce marketable products through the use of timber conversion and processing machinery and equipment
- Carry out maintenance on timber conversion and processing machinery and equipment
13
Tree and Shrub Pruning and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore how pruning is used as a means of maintaining trees and shrubs
- Investigate how trees and shrubs are assessed for potential failure
- Carry out pruning and maintenance activities on trees and shrubs
14
Tree Pests and Diseases
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine tree pests and diseases for the management of tree health
- Explore health management strategies for trees
- Apply methods to prevent and control pests and diseases for effective tree health management
15
Tree-felling Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop tree-felling cross-cutting techniques through the safe use and maintenance of chainsaws
- Plan activities for chainsaw felling of small-diameter trees
- Carry out planned felling and clearing activities for small-diameter trees
16
Trees in Urban Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the history, purpose and characteristics of trees in urban environments
- Undertake activities to plan and establish trees in an urban environment
- Carry out management and maintenance of trees in an urban environment
17
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
18
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)
- 603/2678/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019
- Operational End
- Jul 2029