1. Understand the legislation and processes used in the management of environmental assets2. Understand the framework of impact assessments for managing land developments3. Plan and carry out an Ecological Impact Assessment
1. Investigate freshwater and wetland habitats to determine their ecological characteristics2. Carry out surveys of freshwater and wetland habitats to assess biodiversity3. Carry out freshwater and wetland habitat management tasks to promote biodiversity
1. Investigate key external influences on gamekeeping2. Carry out game bird production as part of effective gamekeeping management3. Carry out sustainable habitat management for successful gamekeeping
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
1. Investigate the types, purpose and safe operation of land-based machinery2. Operate land-based machinery safely to complete a practical task3. Maintain land-based machinery safely in order to sustain its effectiveness
1. Investigate the characteristics and behaviour of deer found in the UK and their impact on the environment2. Explore the needs of captive deer herds in the UK, to plan their management3. Develop a management plan for captive deer in the UK
1. Investigate the key requirements for a successful shooting season2. Produce a plan for a shooting season3. Produce a briefing plan for a shoot day
1. Examine the skills required to responsibly manage countryside visitor activities2. Plan and prepare countryside activities to meet visitor needs3. Undertake the management of visitor activities in the countryside
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.
1. Understand the physical processes that make up the Earth’s systems2. Understand the biological processes involved in the Earth’s biomes3. Examine the impact of human activity, and sustainability management, on the environment
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
1. Explore UK coastal habitats and species to manage the threats that affect them2. Understand techniques and methods employed to effectively manage coastal habitats3. Carry out practical surveys to plan coastal management
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.
1. Investigate the safe use of chainsaws, including site and tree inspections associated with chainsaw operations2. Carry out the maintenance of a petrol-driven chainsaw to maintain efficiency and safety3. Use accepted working practices to fell and cross-cut small diameter trees
1. Examine the impact of physical, chemical and biological factors on water quality2. Explore methods used in water treatments to improve water quality3. Carry out sampling and analysis of water to provide data for quality management
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
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
1. Examine the suitability of dog breeds for working roles in the countryside2. Investigate the health and welfare needs of dogs kept for countryside work3. Plan for the training of dogs working in a countryside role
1. Demonstrate understanding of how contemporary issues affect the land-based sectors2. Demonstrate understanding of critical approaches to the reporting of contemporary issues in the land-based sectors3. Analyse information and data from a range of sources to draw conclusions and present findings related to contemporary issues in the land-based sectors4. Evaluate the relevance and validity of information on contemporary issues in the land-based sectors for given contexts5. Make connections between differing perspectives when considering recommendations on contemporary issues in the land-based sectors.
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
1. Understand the purpose, use and operating features of firearms in the land-based sectors2. Apply procedures used in firearm and ammunition management3. Demonstrate and review own handling and use of firearms used in land management
1. Explore estate skills for the management and maintenance of habitats and environments2. Plan estate skills operations for countryside management3. Carry out estate skills activities to meet the needs of countryside maintenance and management
1. Examine countryside features and visitor use to manage the impact of recreational activities on local populations and the environment2. Explore the management processes used by countryside organisations to create successful recreational activities3. Produce management plans for countryside recreation activities to meet the needs of countryside organisations
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
1. Understand principles of ecological and evolutionary behaviour2. Examine principles of biodiversity and the practice of ecological management3. Plan and carry out ecological surveys to measure biodiversity and manage ecosystems