What is the qualification number for City & Guilds Vocational Environmental Science?

The official Ofqual qualification number (QN) is 500/9062/8. It is regulated under the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England.

Who awards and regulates this Environmental Science qualification?

This qualification is awarded by City & Guilds and regulated by Ofqual, ensuring national standards and currency across the UK.

How is this Environmental Science course structured?

The specification comprises 121 learning units/topics covering essential industry knowledge and practical assessment criteria.

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City & Guilds Vocational Environmental Science

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Course overview

The CITY-AND-GUILDS Vocational Environmental Science specification covers 121 topics with 738 learning objectives (500/9062/8). Use the topic browser below to explore subtopics, exam tips, common mistakes, and key terminology for each area of the course.

121 topics
738 learning objectives

Ofqual Regulated: 500/9062/8

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Official Regulatory Specification

Regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England

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Qualification Number (QN): 500/9062/8
Awarding Organisation: City & Guilds
Regulatory Type: Occupational Qualification
National Level & Units: Vocational • 121 units

Sector Subject Area: Environmental conservation

This qualification is officially accredited under the national framework. Credits and certified outcomes are recognised by employers, further education colleges, and training providers throughout the UK.

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topics

Qualification Units

121 units

How this qualification is graded

Assessment follows the awarding organisation’s published requirements. Check the exact unit methods and grading rules with your provider.

Establishing plants or seeds in soil

Be able to select. use and maintain equipment. Be able to select and transport plants and/or seeds

9 learning outcomes

Conduct and report on a field survey for plants

Collect and record field survey data for plants. Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage. Report on the field survey for plants

3 learning outcomes

Plan, prepare and operate safely in confined spaces

Be able to plan and prepare to operate in confined spaces. Be able to operate safely in confined spaces. Be able to select

9 learning outcomes

Construct, maintain and repair flag paths

Be able to construct. maintain and repair flag paths. Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage

9 learning outcomes

Involve people in community recycling

Be able to involve groups within the community in a recycling project. Understand how to involve people in community recycling. Understand the implications for work in respect of health and safety, waste legislation and regulations

3 learning outcomes

Establish and protect grassland vegetation

Know how to establish and protect grassland vegetation. Know relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice. Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them

Official Regulatory Specification

Qualification Units

How this qualification is graded

Establishing plants or seeds in soil

Conduct and report on a field survey for plants

Plan, prepare and operate safely in confined spaces

Construct, maintain and repair flag paths

Involve people in community recycling

Establish and protect grassland vegetation

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for moorland

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for heathland

Prepare to undertake and report on a field survey

Construct, maintain and repair post and rail boundaries

Safe use and application of pesticides

Manage vegetation by felling

Construct, maintain and repair post and wire fence boundaries

Manage vegetation by hedge maintenance

Monitoring and maintaining health and safety

Remove unwanted plant growth to maintain development

Carry out habitat management

Maintain and repair permanent structures for the water environment

Carry out the fabrication and installation of permanent structures for the water environment

Prepare sites to create habitats

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable coastal site conditions

Implement environmental good practice at work

Control vertebrate pests and predators using traps

Construct, maintain and repair stone wall boundaries

Construct, maintain and repair stiles

Monitor and evaluate the construction and maintenance of structures and surfaces

Cross-cut and stack small diameter timber using a chainsaw

Installing drainage systems

Manage the work of volunteers

Reinstate the site following repair of permanent structures for the water environment

Construct, maintain and repair aggregate paths

Construct, maintain and repair fords

Establish and protect coastal vegetation

Co-ordinate and oversee habitat management work

Control vertebrate pests and predators by shooting

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of habitat management work

Maintain and develop personal performance

Monitor and report on water levels

Restore the site following maintenance of the water channel

Construct, maintain and repair stone pitched paths

Monitor and report on environmental conditions

Establish and protect hedgerows/farmland vegetation

Establish and protect wetland vegetation

Present and promote the characteristics and values of the organisation

Maintain and improve water channel capacity by manually controlling vegetation

Conduct and report on a field survey for animals

Conduct and report on a field survey for habitat types

Manage vegetation by mulching

Chainsaw maintenance

Prepare and operate a power vehicle _excluding tractors_

Promote responsible public use of the environment

Encourage involvement in recycling

Construct, maintain and repair signs/way markers

Maintain environmental good practice at work

Control vertebrate pest populations using chemical means

Prepare and maintain the operational condition of work boats

Plan the construction and maintenance of structures and surfaces

Manage vegetation by cutting/mowing

Manage vegetation by thinning

Manage vegetation by uprooting

Transport physical resources within the work area

Load and unload physical resources within the work area

Maintaining plants outdoors

Encourage and motivate volunteers

Identify and respond to incidents of flooding

Mechanically maintain water channels

Collect, sort and process materials for recycling

Site and install site furniture and structures

Reinstate the site following the fabrication and installation of permanent structures for the water environment

Prepare, conduct and report on field surveys

Establish and protect moorland vegetation

Deliver and evaluate interpretive entertainment and educational activities

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of promoting the characteristics and values of the organisation

Conduct and report on a field survey for access networks

Work with children and young people during environmental activities

Manage vegetation by coppicing

Manage vegetation by spraying