Qualification Structure

 

The SVQ Level 3 Estate Management consists of 6 Mandatory Units, 2 Mandatory Optional Units and 2 Optional Units.

 

Mandatory Units (Candidates must complete all six units)

 

• Identify and assess rural land use

• Identify rural business enterprise opportunities

• Provide leadership for your team

• Communicate in a business environment

• Consult and work with the local community

• Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security

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Mandatory Optional Units (Candidates must complete two of the following units)

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• Contribute to the prevention of rural crime on a sporting estate

• Prepare for and maintain equipment and machines

• Organise the maintenance and repair of property

• Develop an awareness of environmental good practice

 

Optional Units (Candidates must complete two of the following units)

 

• Develop a woodland management plan

• Plan and evaluate for coppice management

• Prepare for, and agree, emergency treework operations

• Manage planted trees for their amenity value

• Contribute to the management of forest and moorland fire fighting

• Monitor and maintain the healthy growth of crops

• Establish, monitor and maintain livestock within indoor accommodation

• Establish, monitor and maintain livestock on outdoor sites

• Produce, implement and monitor a farm environmental management plan

• Set up and manage housing related agreements

• Manage empty properties

• Contribute to the management of game habitat

• Contribute to the development of a sporting estate

• Contribute to deer management planning

• Contribute to the management of a fishery

 

How long will it take to complete?

 

On average it will take between 12 and 18 months to complete the qualification

 

Where will I study?

 

The qualification is work-based, with the majority of training taking place in the work environment. Performance, knowledge and understanding will be assessed in a number of ways including a personal portfolio of evidence and tutor observations.