Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Management 603/0869/2

48 points in 12 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

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1 Professional Working Responsibilities

1A Professional responsibilities associated with the workplace
1B Health and safety responsibilities
1C Managing waste responsibly and safely

2 Plant and Soil Science

2A Plant structure and systems
2B Soil
2C Managing plant growth media

4 Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors

4A Investigate employment opportunities in the land-based sectors to target progression
4B Communication and interview skills for land-based employment
4C A land-based placement for personal and professional development

5 Countryside Estate Skills Activities

5A Explore estate skills for the management and maintenance of habitats and environments
5B Plan estate skills operations for countryside management
5C Estate skills for countryside maintenance and management

6 Managing Environmental Habitats

6A Understand characteristics of different types of UK habitats
6B Native and non-native species and pollution in UK habitats
6C Carry out a survey of a UK habitat to plan its management

7 Woodland Management

7A Understand woodland types and habitats to manage biodiversity
7B Woodland structure and condition for planning its management
7C Undertake practical woodland management to enhance the woodland environment

8 Identification, Planting and Care of Trees

8A Understand botanical nomenclature and terminology for the purpose of tree identification
8B Choosing trees suited to a given area
8C Undertake planting and aftercare of trees in a given area

9 Developing a Land-based Enterprise

9A Features, resources and processes of land-based businesses
9B Carry out market research to identify a financially viable land-based enterprise
9C Develop a business start-up plan for a viable land-based enterprise

10 Land-based Machinery Operations

10A Investigate the types, purpose and safe operation of land-based machinery
10B Operate land-based machinery safely to complete a practical task
10C Maintain land-based machinery safely in order to sustain its effectiveness

11 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management

11A Understand the characteristics of ecosystems for wildlife habitat planning and rehabilitation
11B Field studies of wildlife populations and habitats
11C Undertake practical wildlife and conservation management to affect biodiversity

12 Controlling Countryside Pests and Predators

12A Pest and predator ecology and their control in the countryside
12B Surveying UK pests and predators to plan their integrated control
12C Implement integrated management strategies to control UK countryside pests and predators

13 Gamekeeping

13A Investigate key external influences on gamekeeping
13B Carry out game bird production as part of effective gamekeeping management
13C Carry out sustainable habitat management for successful gamekeeping