SEG Awards
Level 1
QN: 500/4085/6
Curriculum Active
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 810 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
20 Units
Guided Hours
810 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Access and Security in the Countryside
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to survey a site for access, safety and security, Be able to plan for disabled access, visitor information and security
2
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Health and Safety for Environmental Studies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about risks and hazards when working in the environment, Know about protective clothing, Know about Health and Safety procedures and legislation
3
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical skills for bio swales
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about swales, Be able to prepare to create a bio swale, Be able to create a bio swale
4
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical Skills for Coastal Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out sand trapping, Be able to carry out the re-vegetation of denuded dunes
5
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical Skills for Ditches
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create a ditch, Be able to maintain a ditch
6
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical Skills for Dry Stone Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare foundations, Be able to construct a wall
7
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical skills for eco grass swales
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about swales, Be able to prepare to create an eco grass swale, Be able to create an eco grass swale
8
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical skills for eco mulch swales
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about swales, Be able to prepare to create an eco mulch swale, Be able to create an eco mulch swale
9
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical skills for effluent cleansing reed beds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about reed beds, Be able to prepare to create an effluent cleansing reed bed, Be able to create an effluent cleansing reed bed
10
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical skills for floating reed beds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about floating reed beds, Know about the risks involved in working near deep water, Be able to create a floating reed bed
11
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical Skills for Footpath and Surfacing Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to lay a path, Be able to maintain footpaths
12
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical Skills for Grassland Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare new wild flower meadows, Be able to establish new wild flower meadows, Be able to maintain wildflower meadow(s)/areas, Be able to assist in the eradication of problem plants
13
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical Skills for Hedgerows
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to establish a new or replacement hedgerow, Be able to maintain a new or replacement hedgerow
14
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical skills for naturalised reed beds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about reed beds, Be able to prepare to create a naturalised reed bed, Be able to create a naturalised reed bed
15
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical Skills for Pond and Wetland Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to establish ponds and wetlands, Be able to maintain/preserve pond and wetland habitat
16
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical Skills for Steps and Gates
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to construct and install wooden gates, Know how to construct steps
17
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Practical Skills for Woodland Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare a planting site for woodland creation
- Plant trees using appropriate techniques
- Apply aftercare procedures to newly planted trees
- Carry out maintenance tasks to ensure tree establishment
- Perform coppicing operations by hand safely and effectively
18
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Prepare and Erect Post and Timber Fencing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to mark out a fence line, Be able to erect posts for timber fencing, Be able to attach rails
19
SEG Awards Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills
Team Work in Environmental Studies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand objectives for group activities, Be able to reflect on performance, Be able to comunicate effectively
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/4085/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2008