Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/1904/5
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture
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
7 Units
Guided Hours
600 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
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
2
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
3
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.
4
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
5
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
6
Woodland Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate plant characteristics and suitability of woodland habitat for a project
- Produce a plan for managing the cultivation of a woodland
- Implement planting, pruning and aftercare of trees for a project
- Inspect and evaluate ongoing woodland project management
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)
- 603/1904/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019
- Operational End
- Jul 2029