View Unit : Understanding Ecology and Conservation

Unit

Unit Reference Number

T/500/5120

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Understanding Ecology and Conservation

Unit Level

Level 1

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

3.4 Environmental Conservation

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the impact of plant and animal interaction on the environment. (SLc/L1)	1.1	. Clearly describe one relevant circumstance, showing how one plant and one animal relationship might affect their environment.
2	Understand plant structures and their purpose(s). (SLc/L1)	2.1	. Name constituent parts of all the main plant structures and describe their functions in non-technical terms.
3	Understand the basic principles of species evolution. (SLc/L1)	3.1	. Clearly describe, in basic terms, separate species development by genetic change.
		3.2	. Outline what the concept of ‘survival of the fittest’ means.
		3.3	. Concisely define populations and communities.
4	Understand eco-system development. (SLc/L1)	4.1	. Outline eco-system development using standard terms.
		4.2	. Concisely describe mature vegetation zones using standard terms.
		4.3	. Describe in outline the process of succession with examples of associated plant and animal groups.
5	Explore an environmental issue. (SLc/L1)	5.1	. Identify key facts in relation to a chosen topic, for example, peat cutting/use of pesticides, that reflect the pros and cons.
6	Understand the need for plant and animal conservation. (SLc/L1)	6.1	. State the main principles of conservation.
6		6.2	. Outline basic environmental and social benefits in natural and man-made environments.

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