NVQ LEVEL 3 qualification
Trainees based with the Devon and Sheffield hubs will undertake an NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) in Environmental Conservation at Level 3 and may choose any three units from the table below. Trainees based with the Herefordshire hub will undertake an OCN (Open College Network) in Biological Assessment Skills at Level 3. Click here for more information.
These units are sub divided into elements. Each unit will be certificated independently by the City & Guilds awarding body.
Click the titles to find out more about each unit
NVQ Environmental Conservation (Level 3) |
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Implement environmental good practice at work
Element EC19.1 Encourage environmental good practice at work
Element EC19.2 Improve work activities to enhance environmental performance |
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Work with community groups and others
Element EC20.1 Communicate with and care for the public and others
Element EC20.2 Consult and work with the local community |
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Organise environmental projects
Element EC21.1 Plan environmental projects
Element EC21.2 Deliver environmental projects
Element EC21.3 Evaluate environmental projects |
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Monitor and report on environmental change
Element EC22.1 Monitor environmental change
Element EC22.2 Report on environmental change |
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Prepare, conduct and report on field surveys
Element EC23.1 Prepare for field surveys
Element EC23.2 Collect and record data through field surveys
Element EC23.3 Interpret survey data and report on findings |
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Produce site management plans
Element EC24.1 Assess site resources
Element EC24.2 Produce site management plans |
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Contribute to interpretive planning
Element EC25.1 Research information for interpretations
Element EC25.2 Plan interpretations |
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Prepare and deliver interpretive and educational activities
Element EC26.1 Prepare interpretive activities
Element EC26.2 Deliver interpretive activities |
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Maintain child safety and welfare
Element EC30.1 Create and maintain a safe environment for children
Element EC30.2 Supervise children during activities and outings
Element EC30.3 Deal with accidents and emergencies |
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Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security
Element CU3.1 Monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of the workplace
Element CU3.2 Promote good standards of health and safety
Element CU3.3 Respond to health emergencies within the work place |
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Develop personal performance and maintain working relationships
Element CU5.1 Maintain and develop personal performance
Element CU5.2 Establish and maintain working relationships with others |
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Manage habitats
Element CU88.1 Plan habitat management work
Element CU88.2 Co-ordinate and oversee habitat management work
Element CU88.3 Monitor the effectiveness of habitat management work |
Trainees based with the Devon hub ONLY may choose units from the additional units in the table below:
NVQ Environmental Conservation (Level 3) |
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Contribute to the production of interpretive media
Element EC27.1 Prepare briefs for producing interpretive media
Element EC27.2 Produce and monitor the use of interpretive media
Element EC27.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of interpretive media |
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Negotiate changes to the use of land and/or sea areas
Element EC28.1 Identify issues and develop recommendations for managing changes to the use of land and/or sea areas
Element EC28.2 Negotiate to agree change to the use of land and/or sea areas |
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Protect the environment through legal enforcement
Element EC29.1 Identify and confirm the need for enforcement
Element EC29.2 Initiate enforcement procedures to protect the environment |
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Motivate and recognise voluntary effort
Element CU89.1 Motivate volunteers by promoting the special ethos and values of volunteering
Element CU89.2 Recognise voluntary effort by valuing volunteer contributions
Element CU89.3 Explain organisational policy and practice to volunteers |
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Organise and lead the work of volunteers
Element CU90.1 Plan the work of volunteers
Element CU90.2 Prepare resources for volunteers
Element CU90.3 Lead the work of volunteers
Element CU90.4 Assess the work of volunteers and provide feedback |
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Promote the organisation and its values
Element CU100.1 Promote the characteristics and values of the organisation
Element CU100.2 Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of promotion |
