Pearson
    Level 4
    QN: 610/5070/2
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    Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Animal Conservation and Countryside Management

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 660 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 4
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Syllabus Units
    7 Units
    Guided Hours
    660 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Animal Health and Welfare

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Define causal pathogens and factors that can influence animal health and disease
    • Discuss the concepts of animal health and disease, and methods of disease prevention
    • Assess physiological, behavioural and physical measures of animal welfare
    • Evaluate changes to animal management systems to enhance animal welfare .
    2

    British Wildlife

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use different classification systems to identify British Wildlife.2.
    • Examine the changing history of British Wildlife.3.
    • Investigate the Management of British Wildlife species and their habitats.4. Carryout and review habitat activities and conservation of threatened British Wildlife.
    3

    Business and the Business Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explain the different types, size and scope of land-based organisations
    • Demonstrate the interrelationship of the various functions within a land-based organisation and how they link to organisational structure
    • Use contemporary examples to demonstrate both the positive and negative influence/impact the macro environment has on land-based business operations
    • Determine the internal strengths and weaknesses of specific land-based businesses and explain their interrelationship with external macro factors
    4

    Managing a Successful Project

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme
    • Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge to support the project
    • Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis
    • Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance
    5

    Managing Environmental Resources

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explain the environmental issues connected with the biosphere.2.
    • Identify the pressures on the environment from utilising finite resources.3.
    • Identify the pressures on the environment from utilising renewable resources.4.
    • Explore the challenges for manufacturers and businesses aiming to improve their environmental management credentials.
    6

    Practical Conservation and Land Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Demonstrate land and habitat management techniques for a range of habitats and species to comply with relevant legislation.2.
    • Demonstrate management and construction of a range of infrastructure assets.3.
    • Plan ecological surveys for habitats and species to gather reliable and valid data.4. Conduct ecological surveys based on sound ecological principles and in line with relevant legislation.
    7

    Principles of Ecology and their Applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explain how ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment.2.
    • Identify a variety of biomes and interpret their differences.3.
    • Explain the factors that disturb the ecological balance in a given ecosystem.4.
    • Explore ways to restore the balance in a degraded ecosystem.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/5070/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Qualification Type
    Other Vocational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jan 2025