Land Based Studies (Level 2 Technical Award)
The Technical Award in Land Based Studies is our flagship Level 2 qualification, bringing many aspects of our curriculum together in one place! Our approach will involve a truly cross curricular, multi-disciplinary and specialised delivery, making use of our specialist staff, local expertise and involving the whole team at different points throughout the award.
Level 2 Technical Award in Land-based Studies – Scheme of Work Overview
| Year 9 |
Year 10
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Year 11 | |||
| Certificate of Competence in land-based topics (options) | |||||
| Autumn 1 | Exploring the use of Land:
Land use and management
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Use scientific principles to monitor health and wellbeing of animals:
Safe handling of animals and keep routine records |
Understand the range of technology used within land based industries:
Range of technology and design features |
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| Autumn 2
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Factors affecting land use and management:
Land based and associated industries |
Understand requirements of nutrition and growth for animals:
Structure and function of ruminant and non-ruminant digestive and excretory systems
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Preparation for synoptic assessment | ||
| Spring 1 | Challenge and Conflicts in land use. | Signs of normal and abnormal health in animals:
Common diseases, signs, prevention and treatment |
Synoptic Assignment (External Assessment) | ||
| Spring 2 | Understand the structure and function of plants:
Plant cells and the structure of monocotyledons and dicotyledons. Process of plant growth to maturity |
Functions and sources of nutrients:
Plan diets for selected animals. |
Synoptic Assignment (External Assessment)
Revision for final examination.
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| Summer 1.
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Use scientific principles for successful propagation of plants and crops:
Nutritional requirements of plants
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Synoptic assessment mock | Revision for final examination. | ||
| Summer 2 | Use scientific principles for successful propagation of plants and crops:
Treatment of pests and diseases in plants. Care of plants for optimum growth |
Application of technology in the land based sector:
Understand the role technology plays in the management of land based industries. Roles for technology Management of technology for the land based industries
External Work Placement Induction |
Final Examination
Certificate of Competence in land-based topics (options) |
