View Unit : Introduction to wildlife and conservation

Unit

Unit Reference Number

T/502/5142

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Introduction to wildlife 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	Recognise a range of habitats	1.1	Recognise a range of habitats
		1.2	List the main habitat types and the plants and animals common to each
		1.3	State the characteristics of the main • woodland habitats • freshwater habitats • grassland habitats
		1.4	List the features of the climate which affect a site
		1.5	List features other than climate, which affect what grows on a site
		1.6	List the main groups of plants
		1.7	List the main groups of animals
		1.8	Using a simple key or guide list the main plant species in a given habitat
		1.9	Using a simple key or guide list the main bird and mammal species present in a given habitat
2	Recognise the energy links between plants and animals	2.1	Identify a food chain from a chosen habitat
		2.2	Identify a food source and feeding method for animals
		2.3	Define the term ‘food chain‘
		2.4	Define the terms ‘herbivore’, ‘carnivore’, ‘omnivore’ and ‘predator’
		2.5	Describe a simple food chain from a given habitat
		2.6	State how plants provide food and energy for grazing and browsing animals
		2.7	State how animals provide food and energy for predators
		2.8	State how predators and other animals provide a source of nutrients for plants
		2.9	State how material decomposes with the help of invertebrates, fungi and bacteria
		2.10	Name three plants which support a wide variety of consumers

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