Principal Learning - Units and Assessment Methods (ELB)

Foundation

Higher

Advanced

Foundation Diploma

Unit Title GLH Assessment method
1.1 The natural environment 30 Internal
1.2 Environmental and Land-based production, systems and services 30 Internal
1.3 Introduction to working in the Environmental and Land-based sector 30 Internal
1.4 Working with plants and animals 60 Internal
1.5 Introducing the role and value of plants and animals to society 30 External
1.6 Sustainability and the importance of sustainable use of the environment 60 Internal

GLH - Guided Learning Hours

At Foundation level learners will:

  • explore the environment and find out how it has been changed over time
  • understand how the environment is used in the modern world
  • discover the value of sustainable use and management of resources
  • gain awareness of the careers available and understand different job roles

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Higher Diploma

Unit Title GLH Assessment method
2.1 Environmental influences upon ecosystems and Environment and Land-based production enterprises 60 Internal
2.2 Working in the Environmental and Land-based sector 60 Internal
2.3 Plant management and care: feeding, growing, breeding, selecting and handling 60 Internal
2.4 Animal management and care: nutrition, growth, breeding and handling 60 Internal
2.5 Plants and animals: their role in society 60 Internal
2.6 The importance of a sustainable environment to society 60 External
2.7 Monitoring the environment 30 Internal
2.8 Sources and uses of energy 30 Internal

GLH - Guided Learning Hours

At Higher level learners will:

  • develop employability skills in the context of the environmental and land-based sectors
  • build skills that are needed for specific job roles
  • gain a broad understanding and working knowledge of the availability of natural resources
  • use common tools and equipment
  • acquire an awareness of environmental management methods 

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Advanced Diploma

Unit Title GLH Assessment method
3.1 The ecology of the natural environment and the importance of biodiversity 30 Internal
3.2 The management of natural resources and successful production systems 60 Internal
3.3 Business management and careers in the Environmental and Land-based sector 90 Internal
3.4 Plant and animals: applied science 60 Internal
3.5 Plants, animals and humans: how they relate 60 Internal
3.6 Plants and animals: safe working practices and relevant legislation 60 External
3.7 Sustainable management and development of resources 60 External
3.8 Global impacts and the Environmental and Land-based sector 60 Internal
3.9 Research methodology, evaluation and environmental analysis 60 Internal

 GLH - Guided Learning Hours

At Advanced level learners will:

  • develop practical skills of social, economic and cultural value
  • understand the contribution of the environmental and land-based sectors to individuals and the community
  • explore the factors and principles influencing the design, creation, maintenance and management of environmental and land-based activities

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