Module Descriptors
COUNTRYSIDE SKILLS (BTEC)
BIOL40456
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Phil Ridley
Email: p.ridley@nsc.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 56
Independent Study Hours: 94
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Practical instruction 56hrs, independent study 94hrs.
Module Indicative Content
This module develops a range of practical skills required for the management of the environment. It covers the skills of hedge laying, dry stonewalling, fencing, estate carpentry and the safe use and application of pesticides. During the module it is the basic principles, which are developed allowing candidates to apply their skills and competence. Opportunities will be provided for students to take their National Proficiency Test Council Certificate of Competence in Safe Use and Handling of Pesticides (PA1).
Module Additional Assessment Details

Practical assessment 100% (LOs 1-5)

Formative assessment:
Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of assignment plans prior to submission.


Module Resources
Hedges, walls, fencing equipment, estate, workshop
Module Texts
Agate, E. & BTCV. 2001. Fencing: A Practical Handbook. BTVC
Brooks, A., Adcock, S. & Agate, E. 1999. Dry stone Walling: A Practical Handbook. BTVC
Agate, E, & Brooks, A.1996. Hedging: A Practical Handbook. BTVC
Agate, E. 1996. Footpaths: A Practical Handbook. BTVC