What you'll be able to do

• Understand the environmental considerations relevant to tree establishment and protection.
• Understand the legal considerations relevant to tree establishment and protection.
• Understand methods of site preparation for tree planting.
• Understand methods of tree protection.
• Plant amenity or forest trees according to best practice.
• Establish amenity or forest trees according to best practice.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand changes in global ecosystems, including the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss and climate change.
• Understand national and international conservation strategies for wildlife and their habitats, including protected areas and species recovery programmes.
• Understand population dynamics, including factors affecting population size, distribution, and growth.
• Conduct a field study of habitats and wildlife populations, collecting and analysing data to assess ecological conditions.

What you'll be able to do

• Correctly maintain chainsaws according to manufacturer’s recommendations, ensuring safe and efficient operation
• Safely fell and cross cut small diameter trees, adhering to established safety protocols
• Safely use stump and brushchipping removal methods, following risk assessments and safe working practices
• Understand commonly used stump and brushchipping removal and tree felling methods, including their advantages, disadvantages, and environmental impact

What you'll be able to do

• Know the biology, ecology, and behaviour of deer in a captive environment, including their social structure, feeding habits, and reproductive cycle.
• Understand the specific needs of deer in captivity.
• Plan deer production and record-keeping systems, including breeding programmes, health monitoring, and performance recording.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Understand captive deer nutritional requirements, including the importance of balanced diets and access to fresh water.
• Understand the different feeding strategies for deer at different life stages.
• Know the humane capture, handling, and culling of deer, adhering to animal welfare standards and legal requirements.
• Know the appropriate methods for minimising stress during handling and transportation.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand reasons for countryside tourism and recreation, considering the social, economic, and environmental benefits.
• Understand factors affecting countryside tourism and recreation, including accessibility, infrastructure, and visitor management.
• Understand tourism/recreation factors affecting the countryside, including environmental impact, conservation, and community relations.
• Know the roles of organisations involved in countryside tourism and recreation, including government agencies, charities, and private businesses.
• Monitor and report on environmental conditions of tourist/recreation sites, using appropriate methods and recording data accurately.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify game species commonly found in the UK
• Understand the ecology of different game species
• Understand the associated behaviour of different game species
• Manage habitats to encourage wild game populations effectively
• Know techniques used to determine game population size accurately

What you'll be able to do

• Know the main mammal and avian predators of fish and the methods used to legally control them, in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
• Know commonly used freshwater fish stock maintenance and improvement methods, including stocking, feeding, and habitat management techniques.
• Use suitable methods of sport fishery bank maintenance, stock assessment and vegetation control, ensuring the health and sustainability of the fishery.
• Understand the basic business requirements of a sport fishery, including licensing, marketing, and financial management.

What you'll be able to do

• Know commonly produced greenwood products and their uses
• Understand appropriate woodland management practices for producing wood suitable for greenwood crafts
• Demonstrate practical techniques in greenwood crafts competently
• Know the likely markets for greenwood products and their requirements

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the origins of heathland habitats
• Understand the ecology of heathland habitats
• Know potential threats to the existence of heathlands and their impact
• Know appropriate management techniques for heathland sites to maintain biodiversity
• Plan practical heathland management activities effectively
• Carry out practical heathland management activities safely

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles underpinning classification
• Understand the principles underpinning taxonomy
• Understand the importance of classification in biological studies
• Know the identifying features of the five kingdoms of living organisms
• Use classification skills to identify organisms

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the scientific principles and processes that influence energy transfer and the atmosphere as part of the earth-atmosphere system, including radiation, convection, and the greenhouse effect.
• Understand the physical and biological processes within the lithosphere, including weathering, erosion, and soil formation.
• Understand the physical and biological processes within the biosphere, including photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition.
• Know how water is used and managed within the hydrosphere, including water cycles, water resources, and water pollution.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the factors that influence water quality
• Understand the physical factors that influence water quality and aquatic species
• Understand the chemical factors that influence water quality and aquatic species
• Understand the biological factors that influence water quality and aquatic species
• Measure basic water quality factors accurately
• Record water quality data effectively
• Interpret water quality data correctly
• Understand the principles of water treatment methods

What you'll be able to do

• Obtain relevant data and information about woodland characteristics and resources.
• Produce comprehensive woodland management plans, outlining objectives and strategies.
• Understand the various objectives of woodland management, including timber production, conservation, and recreation.
• Understand the principles and processes involved in woodland management planning, considering ecological and economic factors.

What you'll be able to do

• Construct, repair or maintain boundaries using appropriate materials and techniques.
• Construct, repair or maintain structures such as fences, gates, and walls, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
• Construct, repair or maintain surfaces such as paths, patios, and driveways, using appropriate materials and techniques.
• Carry out practical habitat management work, including tasks such as hedge laying, coppicing, and woodland management.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the management practices for reared gamebirds.
• Know how incubation is organised for gamebird production.
• Operate an incubator to produce day old chicks.
• Operate a hatcher to produce day old chicks.
• Rear gamebirds from day-old to poult stage.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the history of grassland habitats.
• Understand the ecology of grassland habitats.
• Survey grassland species.
• Survey grassland habitats.
• Understand management techniques for grassland sites.
• Carry out practical grassland habitat management activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Arrange third party deer stalking activities.
• Understand how to plan commercial deer management activities within a business framework.
• Facilitate safe third party deer culling activities.
• Facilitate humane third party deer culling activities.
• Prepare deer by-products to meet client requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the development of the agricultural landscape, including the historical and environmental factors that have shaped it.
• Understand the ecology of farm habitats and wildlife species, including their interactions and importance for biodiversity.
• Carry out farm habitat and species surveys, using appropriate methods to identify and assess their condition.
• Carry out practical farm habitat management, implementing techniques to enhance biodiversity and improve habitat quality.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the characteristics of upland habitats of the UK.
• Survey a selection of upland habitats, identifying key features.
• Understand the threats to upland habitats.
• Understand the legislative controls in place for upland habitat management.
• Carry out practical upland habitat management activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the principal UK pest and predator species, taking into account their physical characteristics and common behaviours.
• Understand the ecology of common UK pest and predator species, including their habitats, feeding habits, and reproductive cycles.
• Control pests and predators using lethal methods, adhering to relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.
• Understand pests and predators deterrent using non-lethal methods, evaluating their effectiveness and impact on the environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the historical development of woodland in the UK and its impact on current woodland ecosystems.
• Understand the influence of past management practices on woodland structure and composition.
• Survey the structures and features within a woodland ecosystem, including tree species, ground flora, and wildlife habitats.
• Identify and record key features of a woodland ecosystem.
• Understand the principles of woodland habitat management, including conservation, restoration, and sustainable timber production.
• Understand the ecological requirements of different woodland species.
• Manage woodland habitats to achieve specific conservation or production objectives.
• Implement appropriate management techniques, such as coppicing, thinning, and planting.