ES1S43 - Practical Conservation Skills 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES1S43 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Practical Conservation Skills | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | David John, Lyn Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100469 - environmental management | 101318 - biodiversity conservation | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module enables students to carry out a range of practical conservation tasks such as fencing, hedge-laying and dry-stone walling. Students will be required to undertake individual and group practical projects to develop skills.
Content Summary
Practical skills: groundwork, woodworking, habitat management techniques, tool maintenance and care
Safe working practices: Personal protective equipment, risk assessment, legislation, first aid.
Design and plan: Task planning, design, materials and cost
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 40 |
| Fieldwork | 52 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Employ a range of specialist skills to demonstrate a range of practical countryside skills in a safe competent and efficient manner. |
| LO2 | Evaluate safe working practices, project design, planning and cost. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Field Folio | Produce a portfolio to evidence skills developed from a range of practical conservation skills. Evaluate planning, safe working practice and costs. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Field Folio | ✔ | ✔ | |