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Qualification details

EDEXCEL Entry Level BTEC Award in Land-based Studies (Entry 3) (QCF)

Qualification summary

This qualification aims to give learners the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge for the land-based sector.

The qualification is designed for post-16 learners who may be interested in working in the land-based sector in the future. It is also suitable for learners who may be entering employment for the first time or those wishing to change their career or occupation.

Learners may have basic skills gaps which would prevent them from embarking on a Level 1 qualification.

The choice of units gives a broad overview of the areas of the land-based sector which are most popular with learners: small animal care and horticulture.

While the overall qualification is at Entry 3, there are two Personal and Social Development units at Level 1 to allow learners to develop their skills in these areas if necessary.

Three Workskills units at Entry 3 have also been included.

All the units included in this proposal will help learners to develop generic skills that are valued by employers.

Qualification details

500/6595/6
EDEXCEL - Edexcel Limited
Entry
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2011
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
This qualification will sit within the Foundation Learning Tier and will allow learners to progress, for example, to Level 1 qualifications or to supported employment.
No specific job occupation
  • 14 Preparation for Life and Work
    • 14.1  Foundations for Learning and Life
6
6
60
Pass
Coursework
None
None
No
To achieve an Edexcel Entry Level BTEC Award in Land-based Studies (Entry 3) (QCF), a candidate must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. 51% (4 credits) must be at Entry 3.
  • S  -  Structure
    Credit Value required: Minimum 6.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
    • A  -  Entry 3 units
      Credit Value required: Minimum 4.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
      • R/502/0613 - Assist with catching and restraining a small animal
      • Y/502/0614 - Check that a small animal is healthy
      • R/502/4550 - Developing Practical Skills for Maintaining Plants
      • D/502/0615 - Groom a small animal
      • K/600/0085 - Horticulture: Introduction to Ground Preparation
      • Y/600/0129 - Horticulture: Introduction to Pruning Trees and Shrubs
      • T/600/0140 - Horticulture: Plant Flower Bulbs for Naturalisation or Bedding
      • Y/502/4551 - Understanding Soils
      • M/501/6360 - Managing Your Health at Work
      • M/501/6326 - Preparing for an Interview
      • T/501/6327 - Interview Skills
    • B  -  Level 1 units
      Credit Value required: Maximum 2.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1.