Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/0869/2
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 840 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
840 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Controlling Countryside Pests and Predators
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand UK pest and predator ecology for the purpose of their control and the control measures used for countryside management2. Undertake surveys of UK pests and predators to develop integrated management strategies for their control3. Implement integrated management strategies to control UK countryside pests and predators
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Countryside Estate Skills Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the suitability of different estate skills for achieving specific habitat management goals.
- Plan a comprehensive estate skills operation, including resource allocation and risk assessment.
- Demonstrate safe and effective use of tools and equipment in estate maintenance tasks.
- Assess the environmental impact of estate management activities and propose mitigation measures.
- Justify the selection of management techniques based on site conditions and conservation objectives.
- Carry out estate skills activities to industry standards, recording outcomes and reflecting on improvements.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Developing a Land-based Enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Examine the features, resource requirements and processes of businesses operating in theland-based sector2. Carry out market research to identify a financially viable land-based enterprise3. Develop a business start-up plan for a viable land-based enterprise
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Gamekeeping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate key external influences on gamekeeping
- Carry out game bird production as part of effective gamekeeping management
- Carry out sustainable habitat management for successful gamekeeping
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Identification, Planting and Care of Trees
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand botanical nomenclature and terminology for the purpose of tree identification2. Explore factors affecting selection of trees and their suitability for use in a given area3. Undertake planting and aftercare of trees within a given area
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Land-based Machinery Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of land-based machinery and their specific purposes in countryside management.
- Explain the safety requirements and procedures for operating land-based machinery.
- Demonstrate safe operating techniques for a given piece of land-based machinery.
- Perform pre-use checks and identify potential hazards associated with machinery operation.
- Carry out routine maintenance tasks on land-based machinery to sustain its effectiveness.
- Evaluate the importance of regular maintenance in ensuring machinery safety and performance.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Managing Environmental Habitats
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand characteristics of different types of UK Habitats2. Investigate the impact of native and non-native species and pollution on different types of UK habitats3. Carry out a survey of a UK habitat to plan its management.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Plant and Soil Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. 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 practices3. Apply knowledge and understanding of plant and soil science in the context of managing plant growth 4. Make connections between managing soil and plant growth in different contexts
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Professional Working Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. 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.
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Woodland Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand woodland types and habitats to manage biodiversity2. Understand the structure and condition of a woodland environment to plan its management3. Undertake practical woodland management to enhance the woodland environment
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management
Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Investigate employment opportunities in the land-based sectors to target progression2. Develop communication and interview skills to improve employment prospects in the land-based sectors3. Undertake work experience in the land-based sectors to contribute to personal and professional development
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0869/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019
- Operational End
- Jul 2029