Level 3 Diploma in Sustainable Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Management
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| Ofqual Code | 610/0048/3 |
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| Award Type | Diploma |
| Guided Learning Hours | 300 |
| Start Date | Anytime |
| Study Mode | Online and practical |
| Enrolment valid for | 9 months |
| Entry Criteria | Learner must be 16 years or older |
| Assessment Method | Internal assessment, which is subject to internal and external moderation |
| Practical Placement | 2 week practical training placement in a Game Reserve in South Africa where learners will gain exposure to a cross section of eco-systems to learn about a variety of wildlife and conservation techniques. South Africa is the only country in Africa that can claim to have more wildlife today than it had a century ago. This placement costs £1,485 and is payable directly to our partner when booking the practical dates. |
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The Level 3 Diploma in Sustainable Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Management has been designed to suit those working, or wanting to work, in careers related to biodiversity management and wildlife conservation.
The qualification looks at how important soil, vegetation and the climate are for wildlife conservation and biodiversity.
Learning is flexible and study is conducted online with the support of a dedicated tutor.
During the qualification you will study:
- The ecological concepts and functions important to conservation.
- The role of biodiversity and how it can be managed.
- The methods and techniques used to sustainably manage wildlife populations.
- The biodiversity-based economy and how this can contribute to addressing modern global challenges related to socio-economics.
Unit 1
The Role of Soil and Rock in Conservation and Biodiversity Management
The learner will explore how wildlife conservation and biodiversity management starts with the soil, as well as understanding rock types and how they affect soil composition. Learners will also develop an understanding of the rock cycle, the process by which soil is made, and the role and mechanisms of weathering and erosion.
Unit 2
The Role of Vegetation and Climate in Conservation and Biodiversity Management
Learners will develop an understanding of how the climate affects soil and vegetation and the role of vegetation in soil conservation. The Learner will also understand plant succession and climate vegetation as well as understanding the influence of soil and climate in determining vegetation types. In addition, the Learner will come to understand the concept of ‘invasive alien vegetation’ and its implications for wildlife conservation and biodiversity.
Unit 3
Principles of Conservation Ecology
Learners will gain an understanding of ecology in the context of wildlife conservation and biodiversity management, whilst developing their understanding of ecosystems and ecosystem services. Learners will also understand trophic levels, the energy cycle, food chains and food webs in the context of wildlife conservation and biodiversity management. In addition, Learners will come to understand ecological niche in the context of wildlife conservation and biodiversity management.
Unit 4
The Role of Biodiversity
Learners will develop an understanding of the pivotal role of biodiversity in the natural world, how biodiversity can be lost and what actions might be taken to protect biodiversity. Learners will know how animals and plants relate and communicate with each other and how ecosystems interconnect and support life. In addition, learners will also understand how biodiversity contributes to the resilience of ecosystems.
Unit 5
Principles of Biodiversity Management
Learners will develop an understanding of open and closed natural systems, succession and the factors which influence it as well as coming to understand cumulative change and the impact of this on biodiversity. Learners will also understand how the vegetation of a closed system determines the wildlife the system can sustain and understand how invasive alien plants threaten biodiversity and the management interventions which can mitigate these threats.
Unit 6
Conservation, Preservation and Wildlife Management Options and Interventions
Learners will explore the differences between the concepts of conservation, preservation, and wildlife management. Learners will develop their understanding of the factors that aid in wildlife management decision-making and the different management interventions within the different management options available. In addition, the Learners will also understand animal behavioural ecology within population dynamics and management.
Unit 7
Principles of a Biodiversity-Based Economy
Learners will develop an understanding of the concept of a biodiversity-based economy and the value of sustainable-use conservation within a biodiversity-based economy. The Learner will also understand how management interventions can generate economic benefits and develop their understanding of the role of animal rights organisations within biodiversity conservation.
This qualification comes with the option of booking a four-week Wildlife Conservation Work Experience programme on a Game Reserve in South Africa - scheduled to run from 03 June - 01 July 2024.
The placement costs £2,000 (excluding flights) and is payable directly to our partner when booking the practical dates.-
Learners will gain exposure to a cross-section of ecosystems and learn about a variety of wildlife and conservation techniques. South Africa is the only country in Africa that can claim to have more wildlife today than it had a century ago.
Successful completion of the theory course results in the Ofqual regulated Level 3 Diploma in Sustainable Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Management. The practical training is an additional recommended optional part of the course as a way of gaining valuable hands-on experience. Find out more about this practical placement here.
*You will have access to the course for 9 months only, after which, you can purchase extensions.
Why study the Level 3 Diploma in Sustainable Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Management?
This qualification will enhance candidates’ job prospects and provide the underpinning knowledge for a successful career in the wildlife conservation and biodiversity management sector.
Gatehouse Awards (GA) qualifications are designed to give candidates the skills to be active in the modern labour market and progress in their career and/or into higher level study.
This qualification is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (Ofqual) in England and are part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
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