land based/environmental - env conservation abc awards qualifications 12-13

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LAND BASED / ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS DIRECTORY

Environment and Conservation


Welcome ABC Awards (ABC) is an Awarding Organisation in the United Kingdom with an established reputation for quality and customer service. ABC is recognised by the regulatory bodies as an awarding organisation whose qualifications meet the criteria applied by Ofqual and are eligible for funding under the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the Young People's Learning Agency (YLPA). ABC’s portfolio of qualifications has been developed in conjunction with relevant Sector Skills Councils and subject specialists in response to industry needs, and we believe all ABC qualifications are designed to enable flexibility of delivery and assessment. ABC has a transparent and highly competitive fee structure which is based upon credit accumulation and has been developed specifically for a credit based qualifications framework. This is published on our website. ABC fees are inclusive of moderation and certification. ABC continues to provide centres with access to a regional Business Development Manager, a moderator with subject specialism and a named Qualification Administrator as well as the full range of ABC training events and conferences. This directory provides a brief outline for each of ABC’s qualifications in Land Based / Environmental - Environment and Conservation

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50100944 Entry Level Award in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills (Entry 2) 50098640 Entry Level Award in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills (Entry 3) 50098652 Entry Level Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills (Entry 3) 50040868 Level 1 Award in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills 50040856 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills Unendorsed Pathway Pathway - Access Pathway - Boundaries Pathway - Habitat 50097404 Level 2 Award in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills 50097660 Level 2 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills 50075378 Level 1 Diploma in Work-Based Environmental Conservation 50087058 Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Environmental Conservation Pathway - Environmental Conservation Pathway - Access and Recreation 5008706X Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Environmental Conservation Pathway - Environmental Conservation Pathway - Access and Recreation 5007538X Level 1 Certificate in Land Based Operations


ABC Qual Code A9016-E2

50100944 Entry Level Award in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills (Entry 2)

Rules of Combination: Learners must achieve a minimum of 7 credits. This must include 1 credit from Group A (Entry Level 2 Mandatory unit) plus a minimum of 3 credits from Group B (Entry Level 2 Optional units). The remaining credit may be made up of any other units from Groups B or C. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Group A - Entry Level 2 Mandatory Unit Recognise trees and plants [R/502/0823] E2 1 10 Group B - Entry Level 2 Optional Units Recognise, use and care for tools used in conservation [D/502/0825] E2 2 20

Maintain a footpath [H/502/0826] E2 3 30 Maintain a fence [K/502/0827] E2 2 20 Plant an area to attract wildlife [M/502/0828] E2 2 20 Communicating with others at work [ D/501/6631] E2 1 10 Group C - Entry Level 3 Optional Units Horticulture: Developing skills for using and maintaining hand tools [F/502/5712] E3 3 30

Horticulture: Tree planting and staking [H/600/0151] E3 3 30 Horticulture: Plant flower bulbs for naturalisation or bedding [T/600/0140] E3 3 30

Edge and repair a footpath [D/502/0923] E3 3 30 Shred waste vegetation [F/502/1028] E3 2 20 Maintain an area of habitat [H/502/0924] E3 3 30 Plant young trees [K/502/0925] E3 2 20 Show visitors around a wildlife area [R/502/0935] E3 2 20 Recognise trees and plants and their importance to wildlife [Y/502/0824] E3 2 20

Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/05/2010 Accreditation End Date 31/03/2013 Certification End Date 31/03/2014

FL ASL App SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU Ad App

Funding Eligibility

Points Score 6 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Land Based / Environmental Sector (Regulator) Environmental Conservation Sector Skills Council Lantra


ABC Qual Code A9016-E3

50098640 Entry Level Award in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills (Entry 3)

Rules of Combination: Learners must achieve a minimum of 7 credits. This must include 1 credit from Group A (Entry Level 2 Mandatory unit) plus a minimum of 3 credits from Group B (Entry Level 2 Optional units). The remaining credit may be made up of any other units from Groups B or C. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Group A - Entry Level 2 Mandatory Unit Recognise trees and plants [R/502/0823] E2 1 10 Group B - Entry Level 2 Optional Units Recognise, use and care for tools used in conservation [D/502/0825] E2 2 20

Maintain a footpath [H/502/0826] E2 3 30 Maintain a fence [K/502/0827] E2 2 20 Plant an area to attract wildlife [M/502/0828] E2 2 20 Communicating with others at work [ D/501/6631] E2 1 10 Group C - Entry Level 3 Optional Units Horticulture: Developing skills for using and maintaining hand tools [F/502/5712] E3 3 30


Edge and repair a footpath [D/502/0923] E3 3 30 Shred waste vegetation [F/502/1028] E3 2 20 Maintain an area of habitat [H/502/0924] E3 3 30 Plant young trees [K/502/0925] E3 2 20 Show visitors around a wildlife area [R/502/0935] E3 2 20 Recognise trees and plants and their importance to wildlife [Y/502/0824] E3 2 20



Funding Eligibility



ABC Qual Code C9016-E3

50098652 Entry Level Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills (Entry 3)

Rules of Combination: Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits. This must include 2 credits from Group A (Entry Level 3 Mandatory unit) plus a minimum of 3 credits from Group B (Entry Level 3 Optional units). The remaining credit may be made up of any other units from Groups B, C or D. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Group A - Entry Level 3 Mandatory Unit Recognise trees and plants and their importance to wildlife [Y/502/0824] E3 2 20 Group B – Entry Level 3 Optional Units Horticulture: Developing skills for using and maintaining hand tools [F/502/5712] E3 3 30


Edge and repair a footpath [D/502/0923] E3 3 30 Shred waste vegetation [F/502/1028] E3 2 20 Maintain an area of habitat [H/502/0924] E3 3 30 Plant young trees [K/502/0925] E3 2 20 Show visitors around a wildlife area [R/502/0935] E3 2 20 Group C - Entry Level 2 Optional Units Recognise trees and plants [R/502/0823] E2 1 10 Recognise, use and care for tools used in conservation [D/502/0825] E2 2 20

Maintain a footpath [H/502/0826] E2 3 30 Maintain a fence [K/502/0827] E2 2 20 Plant an area to attract wildlife [M/502/0828] E2 2 20 Communicating with others at work[ D/501/6631] E2 1 10 Group D – Level 1 Optional Units Team work in environmental studies [M/501/4883] 1 3 30 Assist with maintaining structures and surfaces [K/502/4098] 1 2 18

Principles of maintaining structures and surfaces [R/502/5715] 1 2 18

Principles of transporting supplies of physical resources within the work area [D/502/4096] 1 1 9

Assist with the transport of supplies of physical resources within the work area [J/502/4741] 1 2 18

Assist with planting and establishing plants [F/502/4088] 1 3 27 Hedgelaying [H/502/4441] 1 3 30 Introduction to dry stone walling [K/502/4442] 1 2 20 Principles of planting and establishing plants [Y/502/4016] 1 2 18 Practical skills for grassland areas [F/501/4886] 1 5 40 Practical skills for pond and wetland areas [R/501/4889] 1 5 40 Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [D/501/4894] 1 5 40




Funding Eligibility



ABC Qual Code A9021-01

50040868 Level 1 Award in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills

Learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits. This must include the 2 mandatory units (5 credits) Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety for environmental studies [F/504/1229] 1 2 20 Team work in environmental studies [M/501/4883] 1 3 30 Optional Units Practical skills for grassland areas [F/501/4886] 1 5 40 Practical skills for woodland areas [J/501/4887] 1 6 40 Practical skills for coastal areas [L/501/4888] 1 4 40 Practical skills for pond and wetland areas [R/501/4889] 1 5 40 Practical skills for hedgerows [J/501/4890] 1 5 40 Prepare and erect post and timber fencing [L/501/4891] 1 4 40 Practical skills for ditches [R/501/4892] 1 5 40 Practical skills for dry stone walling [Y/501/4893] 1 6 40 Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [D/501/4894] 1 5 40

Access and security in the countryside [K/501/4896] 1 5 40 Collect, sort and process materials for recycling [A/502/3182] 2 3 23

Transport physical resources within the work area [J/502/1404] 2 2 15

Load and unload physical resources within the work area [J/502/1421] 2 2 15 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 16/07/2012 Review Date 31/08/2013


Funding Eligibility

Points Score 25.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 20% Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Land Based / Environmental Sector (Regulator) Environmental Conservation Sector Skills Council Lantra


ABC Qual Code C9016-01

50040856 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills Unendorsed Pathway Learners must achieve a minimum of 18 credits. This must include the 2 Mandatory units (5 credits) Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety for environmental studies [F/504/1229] 1 2 20 Team work in environmental studies [M/501/4883] 1 3 30 Optional Units Practical skills for grassland areas [F/501/4886] 1 5 40 Practical skills for woodland areas [J/501/4887] 1 6 40 Practical skills for coastal areas [L/501/4888] 1 4 40 Practical skills for pond and wetland areas [R/501/4889] 1 5 40 Practical skills for hedgerows [J/501/4890] 1 5 40 Prepare and erect post and timber fencing [L/501/4891] 1 4 40 Practical skills for ditches [R/501/4892] 1 5 40 Practical skills for dry stone walling [Y/501/4893] 1 6 40 Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [D/501/4894] 1 5 40

Practical skills for steps and gates [H/501/7232] 2 6 30 Access and security in the countryside [K/501/4896] 1 5 40 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 16/07/2012 Review Date 31/08/2013


Funding Eligibility




50040856 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills Pathway - Access Learners must achieve a minimum of 18 credits. This must include the 2 mandatory units (5 credits) Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety for environmental studies [F/504/1229] 1 2 20 Team work in environmental studies [M/501/4883] 1 3 30 Optional Units Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [D/501/4894] 1 5 40

Practical skills for steps and gates [H/501/7232] 2 6 30 Access and security in the countryside [K/501/4896] 1 5 40 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 16/07/2012 Review Date 31/08/2013


Funding Eligibility




50040856 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills Pathway - Boundaries Learners must achieve a minimum of 18 credits. This must include the 2 Mandatory units (5 credits) Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety for environmental studies [F/504/1229] 1 2 20 Team work in environmental studies [M/501/4883] 1 3 30 Optional Units Practical skills for hedgerows [J/501/4890] 1 5 40 Prepare and erect post and timber fencing [L/501/4891] 1 4 40 Practical skills for ditches [R/501/4892] 1 5 40 Practical skills for dry stone walling [Y/501/4893] 1 6 40 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 16/07/2012 Review Date 31/08/2013


Funding Eligibility




50040856 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills Pathway - Habitat Learners must achieve a minimum of 18 credits. This must include the 2 Mandatory units (5 credits) Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety for environmental studies [F/504/1229] 1 2 20 Team work in environmental studies [M/501/4883] 1 3 30 Optional Units Practical skills for grassland areas [F/501/4886] 1 5 40 Practical skills for woodland areas [J/501/4887] 1 6 40 Practical skills for coastal areas [L/501/4888] 1 4 40 Practical skills for pond and wetland areas [R/501/4889] 1 5 40 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 16/07/2012 Review Date 31/08/2013


Funding Eligibility



ABC Qual Code A9016-02

50097404 Level 2 Award in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 11 credits. This must include the Group A (Mandatory unit) (3 credits) plus a minimum of 8 credits from Group B and/or Group C (Optional units). A maximum of one unit can be chosen from Group C. A minimum of 6 credits must be at Level 2. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Group A Mandatory Unit Monitoring and maintaining health and safety [Y/501/6353] 2 3 23 Group B Optional Units Practical skills for grassland areas [F/501/4886] 1 5 40 Practical skills for woodland areas [J/501/4887] 1 6 40 Practical skills for coastal areas [L/501/4888] 1 4 40 Practical skills for pond and wetland areas [R/501/4889] 1 5 40 Practical skills for hedgerows [J/501/4890] 1 5 40 Prepare and erect post and timber fencing [L/501/4891] 1 4 40 Practical skills for dry stone walls [Y/501/4893] 1 6 40 Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [D/501/4894] 1 5 40 Practical skills for grassland areas [M/602/1973] 2 6 51 Practical skills for woodland areas [A/602/1975] 2 6 51 Practical skills for coastal areas [L/602/1978] 2 5 43 Practical skills for pond and wetland areas [L/602/1981] 2 6 51 Practical skills for hedgerows [H/602/1985] 2 6 51 Prepare and erect strained wire fencing [A/601/8803] 2 5 38 Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [H/602/1999] 2 6 53 Practical skills for steps and gates [H/501/7232] 2 6 30 Practical skills for dry stone walling [H/503/2801] 2 4 30 Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [H/602/1999] 2 6 53 Load and unload physical resources within the work area [J/502/1421] 2 2 15


Installing drainage systems [D/502/1229] 2 3 23 Maintain drainage systems [T/502/1222] 2 3 23 Maintain equipment and machines [L/502/1520] 2 4 30 Excavate and form foundations for fencing [T/501/7042] 2 3 23 Collect, sort and process materials for recycling [A/502/3182] 2 3 23

Prepare sites to create habitats [Y/502/3237] 2 3 23 Manage vegetation by coppicing [J/600/2653] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by cutting/mowing [H/600/2658] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by felling [T/600/2678] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by hedge maintenance [T/600/2681] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by mulching [F/600/2683] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by spraying [J/600/2684] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by thinning [H/600/2689] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by uprooting [H/600/2692] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by pruning [J/600/2698] 2 4 30


Group C Optional Units Team work in environmental studies [M/501/4883] 2 3 30 Maintain and develop personal performance [F/502/1689] 2 2 15 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others [T/502/1690] 2 2 15

Communicate with the public and others [L/600/2699] 2 3 23 Work with and consult the local community [L/502/3168] 2 3 23 Encourage involvement in recycling [H/502/3189] 2 3 23 Promote responsible public use of the environment [H/502/3161] 2 4 30

Involve people in community recycling [T/502/3231] 3 3 19 Implement environmental good practice at work [Y/502/3285] 3 4 26



Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Land Based / Environmental Sector (Regulator) Environmental Conservation Sector Skills Council Lantra



50097660 Level 2 Certificate in Practical Environmental and Conservation Skills

Learners must achieve a minimum of 20 credits. This must include the 2 Group A (Mandatory units) (6 credits) plus a minimum of 14 credits from Group B and/or Group C (Optional units). A maximum of two units can be chosen from Group C. A minimum of 12 credits must be at Level 2. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Group A Mandatory Units Team work in environmental studies [M/501/4883] 1 3 30 Monitoring and maintaining health and safety [Y/501/6353] 2 3 23 Group B Optional Units Practical skills for grassland areas [F/501/4886] 1 5 40 Practical skills for woodland areas [J/501/4887] 1 6 40 Practical skills for coastal areas [L/501/4888] 1 4 40 Practical skills for pond and wetland areas [R/501/4889] 1 5 40 Practical skills for hedgerows [J/501/4890] 1 5 40 Prepare and erect post and timber fencing [L/501/4891] 1 4 40 Practical skills for dry stone walls [Y/501/4893] 1 6 40 Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [D/501/4894] 1 5 40 Practical skills for grassland areas [M/602/1973] 2 6 51 Practical skills for woodland areas [A/602/1975] 2 6 51 Practical skills for coastal areas [L/602/1978] 2 5 43 Practical skills for pond and wetland areas [L/602/1981] 2 6 51 Practical skills for hedgerows [H/602/1985] 2 6 51 Prepare and erect strained wire fencing [A/601/8803] 2 5 38 Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [H/602/1999] 2 6 53 Practical skills for steps and gates [H/501/7232] 2 6 30 Practical skills for dry stone walling [H/503/2801] 2 4 30 Access and security in the countryside [J/602/2000] 2 5 43 Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [H/602/1999] 2 6 53 Load and unload physical resources within the work area [J/502/1421] 2 2 15


Installing drainage systems [D/502/1229] 2 3 23 Maintain drainage systems [T/502/1222] 2 3 23 Maintain equipment and machines [L/502/1520] 2 4 30 Excavate and form foundations for fencing [T/501/7042] 2 3 23 Collect, sort and process materials for recycling [A/502/3182] 2 3 23

Prepare sites to create habitats [Y/502/3237] 2 3 23 Manage vegetation by coppicing [J/600/2653] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by cutting/mowing [H/600/2658] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by felling [T/600/2678] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by hedge maintenance [T/600/2681] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by mulching [F/600/2683] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by spraying [J/600/2684] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by thinning [H/600/2689] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by uprooting [H/600/2692] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by pruning [J/600/2698] 2 4 30


Group C Optional Units Maintain and develop personal performance [F/502/1689] 2 2 15 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others [T/502/1690] 2 2 15

Communicate with the public and others [L/600/2699] 2 3 23 Work with and consult the local community [L/502/3168] 2 3 23 Encourage involvement in recycling [H/502/3189] 2 3 23 Promote responsible public use of the environment [H/502/3161] 2 4 30

Involve people in community recycling [T/502/3231] 3 3 19 Implement environmental good practice at work [Y/502/3285] 3 4 26



Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Land Based / Environmental Sector (Regulator) Environmental Conservation Sector Skills Council Lantra


ABC Qual Code D9017-01

50075378 Level 1 Diploma in Environmental Conservation

Learners must achieve a minimum of 41 credits. This must include the 4 Mandatory units (10 credits) a minimum of 15 credits from the Optional Mandatory units and a minimum of 16 credits from at least three of the Groups A to E. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Maintain the safety of self and other in the workplace [R/600/0291] 1 4 40



Team work in environmental studies [M/501/4883] 1 3 30 Optional Mandatory Units Learners must achieve a minimum of 7 credits from this group - (Managing Site Conditions) Practical skills for woodland areas [J/501/4887] 1 6 40 Practical skills for grassland areas [F/501/4886] 1 5 40 Practical skills for coastal areas [L/501/4888] 1 4 40 Practical skills for pond and wetland areas [R/501/4889] 1 5 40 Practical skills for hedgerows [J/501/4890] 1 5 40 Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for woodlands [M/502/3261] 2 3 23

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for wetland [K/502/3260] 2 3 23

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for moorland [T/502/3259] 2 3 23

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for hedgerows / farmland [M/502/3258] 2 3 23

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for heathland [T/502/3262] 2 3 23

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for grassland [M/502/3289] 2 3 23

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable coastal site conditions [Y/502/3254] 2 3 23 Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits from this group – (Vegetation Management) Manage vegetation by felling [T/600/2678] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by coppicing [ J/600/2653] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by uprooting [H/600/2692] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by hedge maintenance [T/600/2681] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by pruning [J/600/2698] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by cutting / mowing [H/600/2658] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by mulching [T/600/2683] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by thinning [H/600/2689] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by spraying [J/600/2684] 2 4 30


Optional Units Group A – learners must achieve a minimum of 5 credits from this group - (Equipment Maintenance) Principles of the maintenance of equipment [A/502/4056] 1 1 9 Assist with the maintenance of equipment [T/502/4055] 1 4 36 Group B – learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits from this group - (Structures and Surface) Assist with maintaining structures and surfaces [K/502/4098] 1 2 18


Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [D/501/4894] 1 5 40 Introduction to dry stone walling (Lantra Unit) 1 2 20 Practical skills for dry stone walling (Y/501/4893) 1 6 40 Prepare and erect post and timber fencing (L/501/4891) 1 4 40 Group C – learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits from this group - (Forestry) Assist with crosscutting and stacking of forest and woodland produce [K/502/4554] 1 3 30

Principles of crosscutting and stacking of forest and woodland produce [A/502/4557] 1 2 20

Contribute to the preparation of forest and woodland sites [K/600/0491] 1 4 40 Group D – learners must achieve a minimum of 5 credits from this group - (Planting) Assist with planting and establishing plants [F/502/4088] 1 3 27 Principles of planting and establishing plants [Y/502/4016] 1 2 18 Practical skills for hedgerows (J/501/4890) 1 5 40 Group E – learners must achieve a minimum of 5 credits from this group - (Access and Security) Access and security in the countryside (K/5014896) 1 5 40 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass/Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/09/2009 Accreditation End Date 31/12/2012 Certification End Date 31/12/2013


Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Land Based / Environmental Sector (Regulator) Environmental Conservation Sector Skills Council Lantra


ABC Qual Code D9018-C2

50087058 Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Environmental Conservation Pathway - Environmental Conservation Learners must achieve 37 credits. This will consist of 7 credits from the core mandatory units 10 credits from the mandatory units a minimum of 10 credits from Group B the remaining credit can be made up of any units from Group A or Group B At least 23 credits must be achieved at Level 2 Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Core Mandatory Units Monitoring and maintaining health and safety [Y/501/6353] 2 3 23 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others [T/502/1690] 2 2 15

Maintain and develop personal performance [F/502/1689] 2 2 15 Mandatory Units Maintain environmental good practice at work [H/502/3290] 2 3 23

Communicate with the public and others [L/600/2699] 2 3 23 Promote responsible public use of the environment [H/502/3161] 2 4 30 Group A - Learners must achieve a minimum of 10 credits from this group Establishing plants or seeds in soil [A/502/1223] 2 4 30 Prepare and maintain the operational condition of work boats [A/502/3179] 2 6 45

Collect, sort and process materials for recycling [A/502/3182] 2 3 23

Plan, deliver and evaluate environmental projects [A/502/3232] 3 10 65

Installing drainage systems [D/502/1229] 2 3 23 Control vertebrate pests and predators by shooting [D/502/3966] 2 6 45

Monitor and report on environmental conditions [F/502/3233] 3 10 65

Encourage involvement in recycling [H/502/3189] 2 3 23 Control vertebrate pest populations using chemical means [H/502/3967] 2 6 45

Maintaining plants outdoors [J/502/1533] 2 3 23 Prepare, conduct and report on field surveys [J/502/3234] 3 6 39 Deliver and evaluate interpretive entertainment and educational activities [J502/3251] 3 4 26

Work with children and young people during environmental activities [J/502/3282] 2 3 23

Preparing ground for seeding and planting [K/502/0990] 2 4 30 Produce management plans for environmental sites [K/502/3243] 3 9 59

Maintain equipment and machines [L502/1520] 2 4 30 Work with and consult the local community [L/502/3168] 2 3 23 Interpret surveys and report on findings [L/502/3235] 3 5 33


Prepare interpretive entertainment and educational activities [L/502/3249] 3 4 26

Deal with accidents and emergencies involving children and young people during environmental activities [L/502/3283]

2 4 30

Work within local coastal environments [M/502/3194] 2 6 45 Prepare, produce and evaluate interpretive media [M/502/3244] 3 8 52

Operate work boats [R/502/3222] 2 6 45 Research and plan environmental interpretations [R/502/3236] 3 5 33

Maintain drainage systems [T/502/1222] 2 3 23 Involve people in community recycling [T/502/3231] 3 3 19 Remove unwanted plant growth to maintain development [Y/502/1214] 2 5 38

Implement environmental good practice at work [Y/502/3285] 3 4 26

Control vertebrate pests and predators using traps [Y/502/3965] 2 6 45 Group A1 - Learners who choose unit T/502/3276 ‘Prepare to undertake and report on a field survey’ must also complete two other units from this group Prepare to undertake and report on a field survey [T/502/3276] 2 4 30

Conduct and report on a field survey for people [M/502/3275] 2 4 30

Conduct and report on a field survey for physical features [A/502/3277] 2 4 30

Conduct and report on a field survey for animals [F/502/3278] 2 4 30

Conduct and report on a field survey for habitat types [F/502/3281] 2 4 30

Conduct and report on a field survey for plants [A/502/3280] 2 4 30

Conduct and report on a field survey for access networks [J/502/3279] 2 4 30 Optional Group B – Learners must achieve a minimum of 10 credits from this group Co-ordinate and oversee habitat management work [A/502/1531] 3 4 26

Manage the work of volunteers [D/502/1599] 3 6 39 Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of habitat management work [F/502/1532] 3 4 26

Present and promote the characteristics and values of the organisation [F/502/3264] 3 3 19

Plan the construction and maintenance of structures and surfaces [H/600/1235] 3 4 26


Load and unload physical resources within the work area [J/502/1421] 2 2 15

Encourage and motivate volunteers [J/502/1645] 3 5 33 Site and install site furniture and structures [J/502/3217] 2 2 15


Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of promoting the characteristics and values of the organisation [J/502/3265] 3 4 26

Prepare and operate power tools and attachments when working in the environmental and land-based industries [L/501/7046]

2 4 30

Maintain and repair site furniture and structures [L/502/3218] 2 3 23

Identify the need for, and plan, habitat management work [T/502/1530] 3 4 26

Prepare sites to create habitats [Y/502/3237 2 3 23 Prepare and apply pesticides 3 7 46 Construct, maintain and repair stiles [Y/600/0826] 2 4 30 Monitor and evaluate the construction and maintenance of structures and surfaces [Y/600/1085] 3 4 26

Prepare and operate a power vehicle (excluding tractors) [H/501/0460] 3 4 26 Group B1 - Learners may choose a maximum of three units from this group Construct, maintain and repair post and wire fence boundaries [A/600/0818] 2 4 30

Construct, maintain and repair stone wall boundaries [A/600/0821] 2 4 30

Construct, maintain and repair banks [K/600/0815] 2 4 30 Construct, maintain and repair access gates [L/600/0824] 2 4 30 Construct, maintain and repair post and rail boundaries [T/600/0817] 2 4 30

Construct, maintain and repair reinforced paths [A/502/3215] 2 4 30

Construct, maintain and repair aggregate paths [D/502/3207] 2 4 30

Construct, maintain and repair stone pitched paths [F/502/3216] 2 4 30

Construct, maintain and repair bark paths [K/502/3209] 2 4 30 Construct, maintain and repair boardwalks [M/502/3213] 2 4 30 Construct, maintain and repair flag paths [T/502/3214] 2 4 30 Group B2 - Learners may choose a maximum of two units from this group Construct, maintain and repair fords [D/502/3224] 2 3 23 Construct, maintain and repair signs / way markers [H/502/3225] 2 3 23

Construct, maintain and repair simple bridges [K/502/3226] 2 3 23

Construct, maintain and repair steps [M/502/3227] 2 3 23 Group B3 - Learners may choose a maximum of two units from this group Establish and protect heathland vegetation [A/502/3246] 2 3 23 Establish and protect coastal vegetation [D/502/3241] 2 3 23 Establish and protect hedgerows / farmland vegetation [F/502/3247] 2 3 23

Establish and protect wetland vegetation [F/502/3250] 2 3 23 Establish and protect moorland vegetation [J/502/3248] 2 3 23 Establish and protect woodland vegetation [R/502/3253] 2 3 23 Establish and protect grassland vegetation [T/502/3245] 2 3 23


Group B4 - Learners may choose a maximum of two units from this group Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for wetland [K/502/3260] 2 3 23

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for hedgerows/farmland [M/502/3258] 2 3 23

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for woodlands [M/502/3261] 2 3 23




Carry out habitat management [Y/502/1472] 2 7 53 Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable coastal site conditions {Y/502/3254] 2 3 23 Group B5 - Learners may choose a maximum of three units from this group Manage vegetation by mulching [F/600/2683] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by cutting / mowing [H/600/2658] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by thinning [H/600/2689] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by uprooting [H/600/2692] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by coppicing [J/600/2653] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by spraying [J/600/2684] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by pruning [J/600/2698] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by felling [T/600/2678] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by hedge maintenance [T/600/2681] 2 4 30 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/04/2010 Accreditation End Date 31/08/2013 Certification End Date 31/08/2015


Funding Eligibility

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50087058 Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Environmental Conservation Pathway - Access and Recreation Learners must achieve 37 credits. This will consist of 7 credits from the core units 7 credits from the mandatory units a minimum of 3 credits from Group C a minimum of 10 credits from Group D At least 23 credits must be achieved at Level 2 Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Core Mandatory Units Monitoring and maintaining health and safety [Y/501/6353] 2 3 23 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others [T/502/1690] 2 2 15

Maintain and develop personal performance [F/502/1689] 2 2 15 Mandatory Units Communicate with the public and others [L/600/2699] 2 3 23 Promote responsible public use of the environment [H/502/3161] 2 4 30 Group C - Learners must achieve a minimum of 10 credits from this group Maintain environmental good practice at work [H/502/3290] 2 3 23 Establishing plants or seeds in soil [A/502/1223] 2 4 30 Prepare and maintain the operational condition of work boats [A/502/3179] 2 6 45

Plan, deliver and evaluate environmental projects [A/502/3232] 3 10 65

Installing drainage systems [D/502/1229] 2 3 23 Monitor and report on environmental conditions [F/502/3233] 3 10 65

Prepare, conduct and report on field surveys [J/502/3234] 3 6 39 Deliver and evaluate interpretive entertainment and educational activities [J/502/3251] 3 4 26


Preparing ground for seeding and planting [K/502/0990] 2 4 30 Produce management plans for environmental sites [K/502/3243] 3 9 59

Maintain equipment and machines [L/502/1520] 2 4 30 Work with and consult the local community [L/502/3168] 2 3 23 Interpret surveys and report on findings [L/502/3235] 3 5 33 Prepare interpretive entertainment and educational activities [L/502/3249] 3 4 26

Deal with accidents and emergencies involving children and young people during environmental activities [L/502/3283] 2 4 30

Work within local coastal environments [M/502/3194] 2 6 45 Prepare, produce and evaluate interpretive media [M/502/3244] 3 8 52

Operate work boats [R/502/3222] 2 6 45 Research and plan environmental interpretations [R/502/3236] 3 5 33


Maintain drainage systems [T/502/1222]] 2 3 23 Implement environmental good practice at work [Y/502/3285] 3 4 26 Group C1 - Learners who choose unit T/502/3276 ‘Prepare to undertake and report on a field survey’ must also complete two other units from this group Prepare to undertake and report on a field survey [T/502/3276] 2 4 30



Conduct and report on a field survey for access networks [J/502/3279] 2 4 30 Group D – Learners must achieve a minimum of 10 credits from this group Co-ordinate and oversee habitat management work [A/502/1531] 3 4 26

Manage the work of volunteers [D/502/1599] 3 6 39 Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of habitat management work [F/502/1532] 3 4 26




Load and unload physical resources within the work area [J/502/1421] 2 2 15

Encourage and motivate volunteers [J/502/1645] 3 5 33 Site and install site furniture and structures [J/502/3217] 2 2 15 Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of promoting the characteristics and values of the organisation [J/502/3265] 3 4 26

Prepare and operate power tools and attachments when working in the environmental and land-based industries [L/501/7046]

2 4 30

Maintain and repair site furniture and structures [L/502/3218] 2 3 23


Prepare sites to create habitats [Y/502/3237 2 3 23 Prepare and apply pesticides [J/502/1516] 3 7 46 Construct, maintain and repair stiles [Y/600/0826] 2 4 30 Monitor and evaluate the construction and maintenance of structures and surfaces [Y/600/1085] 3 4 26

Prepare and operate a power vehicle (excluding tractors) [H/501/0460] 3 4 26


Carry out habitat management [Y/502/1472] 2 7 53 Group D1 - Learners may choose a maximum of 3 units from this group Construct, maintain and repair post and wire fence boundaries [A/600/0818] 2 4 30


Construct, maintain and repair stone wall boundaries [A/600/0821] 2 4 30

Construct, maintain and repair banks [K/600/0815] 2 4 30 Construct, maintain and repair access gates [L/600/0824] 2 4 30 Construct, maintain and repair post and rail boundaries [T/600/0817] 2 4 30 Group D2 - Learners may choose a maximum of 3 units from this group Construct, maintain and repair reinforced paths [A/502/3215] 2 4 30

Construct, maintain and repair aggregate paths [D/502/3207] 2 4 30

Construct, maintain and repair stone pitched paths [F/502/3216] 2 4 30

Construct, maintain and repair bark paths [K/502/3209] 2 4 30 Construct, maintain and repair boardwalks [M/502/3213] 2 4 30 Construct, maintain and repair flag paths [T/502/3214] 2 4 30 Construct, maintain and repair fords [D/502/3224] 2 3 23 Construct, maintain and repair signs / way markers [H/502/3225] 2 3 23

Construct, maintain and repair simple bridges [K/502/3226] 2 3 23 Construct, maintain and repair steps [M/502/3227] 2 3 23 Group D3 - Learners may choose a maximum of 2 units from this group Establish and protect coastal vegetation [D/502/3241] 2 3 23 Establish and protect moorland vegetation [J/502/3248] 2 3 23 Establish and protect grassland vegetation [T/502/3245] 2 3 23 Group D3 - Learners may choose a maximum of 2 units from this group Manage vegetation by cutting / mowing [H/600/2658] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by spraying [J/600/2684] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by pruning [J/600/2698] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by felling [T/6002678] 2 4 30 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/04/2010 Accreditation End Date 31/08/2013 Certification End Date 31/08/2015


Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L2 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Land Based / Environmental Sector (Regulator) Environmental Conservation Sector Skills Council Lantra


ABC Qual Code D9108-C3 5008706X Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Environmental Conservation Pathway - Environmental Conservation

Learners must achieve 57 credits. This will consist of 6 credits from the Core Mandatory unit 17 credits from the Mandatory units A minimum of 25 credits from Group A A minimum of 9 credits from Group B At least 35 of the credits must be achieved at Level 3 Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Core Mandatory Unit Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace [D/502/1523] 3 6 39 Mandatory Units Plan, deliver and evaluate environmental projects [A/502/3232] 3 10 65

Communicate with, and care for, the public and others [Y502/3240] 3 3 19

Implement environmental good practice at work [Y/502/3285] 3 4 26 Group A – Learners must achieve a minimum of 25 credits from this group Co-ordinate and oversee habitat management work [A/502/1531] 3 4 26

Maintain and store records within the workplace [D/502/1196] 3 2 13

Manage the work of volunteers [D/502/1599] 3 6 39 Assist community groups to develop plans for collective action [D/502/3255] 3 4 26

Negotiate changes to the use of land or sea areas [D/502/3269] 4 8 40

Maintain child welfare and safety during environmental activities and outings [D/502/3286] 3 4 26

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of habitat management work [F/502/1532] 3 4 26

Monitor and report on environmental conditions [F/502/3233] 3 10 65

Protect the environment through legal enforcement [H/502/3239] 3 8 52

Consult and work with the local community [H/502/3242] 3 5 33 Manage environmental emergencies and incidents [H/502/3287] 3 2 13


Encourage and motivate volunteers [J/502/1645] 3 5 33 Prepare, conduct and report on field surveys [J/502/3234] 3 6 39 Deliver and evaluate interpretive entertainment and educational activities [J/502/3251] 3 4 26


Produce management plans for environmental sites [K/502/3243] 3 9 59

Manage and deal with actual or potential breaches of the law or security [K/502/3288] 4 2 10

Interpret surveys and report on findings [L/502/3235] 3 5 33 Prepare interpretive entertainment and educational activities [L/502/3249] 3 4 26

Assist community groups to evaluate and select options for collective action [L/502/3252] 3 4 26

Prepare, produce and evaluate interpretive media [M/502/3244] 3 8 52

Research and plan environmental interpretations [R/502/3236] 3 5 33

Advise on environmental information and developments [R/502/3270] 4 10 50


Communicate information within the workplace [Y/502/1195] 3 2 13

Monitor and evaluate the construction and maintenance of structures and surfaces [Y/600/1085] 3 4 26 Group B - Learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits from this group Establishing plants or seeds in soil [A/502/1223] 2 4 30 Prepare and maintain the operational condition of work boats [A/502/3179] 2 6 45

Control vertebrate pests and predators by shooting [D/502/3966] 2 6 45

Contribute to managing aggressive and abusive behaviour of people [F/502/1627] 3 5 33


Prepare sites for landscape works [H/502/1183] 3 6 39 Promote responsible public use of the environment H/502/3161] 2 4 30

Encourage involvement in recycling [H/502/3189] 2 3 23 Control vertebrate pest populations using chemical means [H/502/3967] 2 6 45

Maintaining plants outdoors [J/502/1533] 2 3 23 Contribute to the prevention of aggressive and abusive behaviour of people [J/502/1631] 3 4 26

Identify and respond to incidents of flooding [J/502/3167] 2 10 75 Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of promoting the characteristics and values of the organisation [J/502/3265] 3 4 26


Preparing ground for seeding and planting [K/502/0990] 2 4 30 Maintain equipment and machines [L/502/1520] 2 4 30 Deal with accidents and emergencies involving children and young people during environmental activities [L/502/3283] 2 4 30

Design and install drainage systems [R/502/1227] 3 4 26 Contribute to restoring polluted environments to acceptable conditions [R/502/3169] 2 10 75

Operate work boats [R/502/3222] 2 6 45


Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others [T/502/1690] 2 2 15

Involve people in community recycling [T/502/3231] 3 3 19 Remove unwanted plant growth to maintain development [Y/502/1214] 2 5 38

Prepare sites to create habitats [Y/502/3237] 2 3 23 Control vertebrate pests and predators using traps [Y/502/3965] 2 6 45

Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation [L/601/0933] 2 5 20 Group B1 – Learners may choose a maximum of 3 units from this group Conduct and report on a field survey for physical features [A/502/3277] 2 4 30

Conduct and report on a field survey for plants [A/502/3280] 2 4 30 Conduct and report on a field survey for animals [F/502/3278] 2 4 30

Conduct and report on a field survey for habitat types [F/502/3281] 2 4 30

Conduct and report on a field survey for access networks [J/502/3279] 2 4 30


Prepare to undertake and report on a field survey [T/502/3276] 2 4 30 Group B2 – Learners may choose a maximum of 2 units from this group Establish and protect heathland vegetation [A/502/3246] 2 3 23 Establish and protect hedgerows / farmland vegetation [F/502/3247] 2 3 23

Establish and protect wetland vegetation [F/502/3250] 2 3 23 Establish and protect moorland vegetation [J/502/3248] 2 3 23 Establish and protect woodland vegetation [R/502/3253] 2 3 23 Establish and protect grassland vegetation [T/502/3245] 2 3 23 Group B3 – Learners may choose a maximum of 2 units from this group Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for wetland [K/502/3260] 2 3 23


Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for woodlands [M/502/3261] 2 3 23




Carry out habitat ma agement [Y/502/1472] 2 7 53

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable coastal site conditions [Y/502/3254] 2 3 23 Group B4 – Learners may choose a maximum of 3 units from this group Manage vegetation by mulching [T/600/2683] 2 4 30


Manage vegetation by cutting / mowing [H/600/2658] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by thinning [H/600/2689] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by uprooting [H/600/2692] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by coppicing [J/600/2653] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by spraying [J/600/2684] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by pruning [J/600/2698] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by felling [T/600/2678] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by hedge maintenance [T/600/2681] 2 4 30 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/04/2010 Accreditation End Date 31/08/2013 Certification End Date 31/08/2016


Funding Eligibility

Points Score 262.50 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 62.5% Sector (ABC) Land Based / Environmental Sector (Regulator) Environmental Conservation Sector Skills Council Lantra



5008706X Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Environmental Conservation Pathway - Access and Recreation

Learner must achieve 57 credits. This will consist of 6 credits from the Core Mandatory unit 17 credits from the Mandatory units a minimum of 25 credits from Group C a minimum of 9 credits from Group D At least 35 of the credits must be achieved at Level 3 Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Core Mandatory Unit Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace [D/502/1523] 3 6 39 Mandatory Units Plan, deliver and evaluate environmental projects [A/502/3232] 3 10 65

Communicate with and care for the public and others [Y/502/3240] 3 3 19

Implement environmental good practice at work [Y/502/3285] 3 4 26 Group C – Learners must achieve a minimum of 25 credits from this group Co-ordinate and oversee habitat management work [A/502/1531] 3 4 26

Maintain and store records within the workplace [D/502/1196] 3 2 13

Manage the work of volunteers [D/502/1599] 3 6 39 Assist community groups to develop plans for collective action [D/502/3255] 3 4 26

Negotiate changes to the use of land or sea areas [D/502/3269] 4 8 40

Maintain child welfare and safety during environmental activities and outings [D/502/3286] 3 4 26

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of habitat management work [F/502/1532] 3 4 26

Protect the environment through legal enforcement [H/502/3239] 3 8 52

Consult and work with the local community [H/502/3242] 3 5 33 Manage environmental emergencies and incidents [H/502/3287] 3 2 13


Encourage and motivate volunteers [J/502/1645] 3 5 33 Prepare, conduct and report on field surveys [J/502/3234] 3 6 39 Deliver and evaluate interpretive entertainment and educational activities [J/502/3251] 3 4 26

Manage and deal with actual or potential breaches of the law or security [K/502/3288] 4 2 10

Interpret surveys and report on findings [L/502/3235] 3 5 33


Prepare interpretive entertainment and educational activities [L/502/3249] 3 4 26

Assist community groups to evaluate and select options for collective action [L/502/3252] 3 4 26

Prepare, produce and evaluate interpretive media [M/502/3244] 3 8 52

Communicate information within the workplace [Y/502/1195] 3 2 13

Monitor and evaluate the construction and maintenance of structures and surfaces [Y/600/1085] 3 4 26 Group D – Learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits from this group Establishing plants or seeds in soil [A/502/1223] 2 4 30 Contribute to managing aggressive and abusive behaviour of people [F/502/1627] 3 5 33

Promote responsible public use of the environment [H/502/3161] 2 4 30

Contribute to the prevention of aggressive and abusive behaviour of people [J/502/1631] 3 4 26

Identify and respond to incidents of flooding [J/502/3167] 2 10 75 Work with children and young people during environmental activities [J/502/3282] 2 3 23

Maintain equipment and machines [L/502/1520] 2 4 30 Deal with accidents and emergencies involving children and young people during environmental activities [L/502/3283] 2 4 30

Design and install drainage systems [R/502/1227] 3 4 26 Contribute to restoring polluted environments to acceptable conditions [R/502/3169] 2 10 75

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others [T/502/1690] 2 2 15

Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation [L/601/0933] 2 5 20


Conduct and report on a field survey for access networks [J/502/3279] 2 4 30


Establish and protect wetland vegetation [F/502/3250] 2 3 23 Establish and protect moorland vegetation [J/502/3248] 2 3 23 Establish and protect grassland vegetation [T/502/3245] 2 3 23 Carry out habitat management [Y/502/1472] 2 7 53 Manage vegetation by cutting / mowing [H/600/2658] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by spraying [J/600/2684] 2 4 30 Manage vegetation by felling [T/600/2678] 2 4 30 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/04/2010 Accreditation End Date 31/08/2013 Certification End Date 31/08/2016


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Points Score 262.50 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 62.5% Sector (ABC) Land Based / Environmental Sector (Regulator) Environmental Conservation Sector Skills Council Lantra



5007538X Level 1 Certificate in Land Based Operations

Learners must achieve a minimum of 22 credits; this will include the 4 Mandatory units (10 credits) and a minimum of 12 credits from any three of the groups A to M Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Maintain the safety of self and other in the workplace [R/600/0291] 1 4 36



Team work in environmental studies [M/501/4883] 1 3 30 Optional Units Group A – Learners must achieve a minimum of 5 credits from this group Principles of the maintenance of equipment [A/502/4056] 1 1 9 Assist with the maintenance of equipment [T/502/4055] 1 4 36 Group B – Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits from this group Assist with maintaining structures and surfaces [K/502/4098] 1 2 18


Practical skills for footpath and surfacing work [D/501/4894] 1 5 40 Prepare and maintain structures and surfaces [D/502/1456] 2 4 30 Group C – Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from this group Principles of maintaining grass surfaces [T/502/4170] 1 1 9 Assist with the maintenance of grass surfaces [D/502/4177] 1 3 27 Group D – Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from this group Contribute to the preparation of forest and woodland sites [K/600/0491] 1 4 36 Group E – Learners must achieve a minimum of 5 credits from this group Assist with the crosscutting and stacking of forest and woodland produce [K/502/4554] 1 3 30

Principles of crosscutting and stacking of forest and woodland produce [A/502/4557] 1 2 20 Group F – Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from this group Assist with the care of animals [A/502/4588] 1 2 18 Principles of the care of animals [F/502/4589] 1 2 18 Group G – Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from this group Assist with animal accommodation [R/600/0470] 1 2 18 Principles of dealing with animal accommodation [D/600/0469] 1 2 18 Group H – Learners must achieve a minimum of 3 credits from this group Assist with the movement of animals [D/502/4101] 1 2 18 Principles of the movement of animals [Y/502/4100] 1 1 9


Group I – Learners must achieve a minimum of 5 credits from this group Assist with planting and establishing plants [F/502/4088] 1 3 27 Principles of planting and establishing plants [Y/502/4016] 1 2 18 Group J – Learners must achieve a minimum of 7 credits from this group Assist with maintaining plants [H/501/4102] 1 4 36 Principles of maintaining plants [T/502/4167] 1 3 27 Group K – Learners must achieve a minimum of 7 credits from this group Carry out habitat management [Y/502/1472] 2 7 53 Group L – Learners must achieve a minimum of 3 credits from this group Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for woodlands [M/502/3261] 2 3 23

Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable site conditions for wetland [K/502/3260] 2 3 23





Carry out habitat management work to maintain suitable coastal site conditions [Y/502/3254] 2 3 23 Group M – Learners must achieve a minimum of 10 credits from this group Assist with the basic preparation and operation of a tractor [A/502/4607] 1 7 63

Principles of basic preparation and operation of a tractor [T/502/4606] 1 3 27

Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internally Assessed/Externally Moderated Minimum Approved Age Pre 16 Qualification Grading Pass/Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/08/2009 Accreditation End Date 31/12/2012 Certification End Date 31/12/2013


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