Programme Details Enhancement Activities Whilst enrolled on the FdSc Conservation and Countryside Management programme you will have the opportunity to work alongside Conservation staff from many of the major U.K. Conservation Organisations, some of the most of the beautiful wild habitats in Cornwall. You will have be incouraged to develop your own interest and expertise in the natural world and be able to attend workshops and events run by some of the foremost naturalists in the County. In addition, the Rural Business School () runs CPD qualifications that the students will be able to access with an additional cost but farm holders may be able to get these qualifications subsided. Career development activities are also available through the Unlocking Cornish Potential . Other enhancement activities organised through Plymouth University such as Learning Development or Learning Gateway are also available An important aspect of this degree is its vocational nature. All students are encouraged to seek relevant employment or placement during their studies – that is why the actual ‘teaching’ timetable leaves you with some free time during the week. But additionally, many of the modules have vocational elements, such as practical experience, visits to and from individuals and organisations in your vocational area and simulations. Rather than separating work related learning into a separate module the college has a policy of embedding work related activities across the programme. This means ensuring that there is a range of experiences which relate closely to employment and work, such as visits, visiting speakers, practical’s in simulated situations. This ensures that students have a very rich environment in which to develop their skills, and observe others working. Students of Cornwall College are encouraged to develop their PDPs in a variety of ways. The tutorial system, where programme leaders act as personal tutors and see their tutees on a regular basis clearly feeds into the principles of PDP. At the end of each module, students are encouraged to review what they have learnt and how it might contribute to their employability and their personal development. And there is a similar end of term and end of year review conducted by the tutor. Progression through the programme Your Programme Manager has access to University staff and is able to communicate your questions regarding progression to programmes at Plymouth University. If you progress to a Plymouth University honours degree programme, your final Honours Degree classification will be calculated to include marks from each of your levels of study.
Examination Coursework Practical MODULE CODE Examination Test Coursework Type Coursework Type Practical Type Practical Type Year 1, Stage 1 Core CORR145 - Ecological Survey Techniques Test 50% Report 50% CORD135 - Research Skills Research Proposal 100% CORR157 - British Countryside Test 50% Essay 50% FCCM103 - Practical Conservation Skills Log & Video 100% FCCM104 - Field Botany Field notes & samples 100% IEM102 - Biodiversity Examination 50% Report & Leaflet 50% CORC1013C - Personal and Employability Skills Development Essay 50% Report 50% Year 2, Stage 2 Core CORR2000B - Research Project Report 60% Handout 10% Poster 30% CORR2022 - Conservation Work Placement Report 50% Log 50% CORR2023 - Coastal and Habitats Report 100%
Freshwater Ecology FCCM208- Environmental Education Assessment of workshops 50% Method Review 50% CORR2008 - Ecology Test 50% Coursework 50% CORR225 - Wildlife Identification and Recording Report 100% CORR2021 - Habitat Management Test 50% Plan 50% Part Time Course Year 1, Stage 1 CORR145 - Ecological Survey Techniques Test 50% Report 50% CORD135 - Research Skills Research Proposal 100% CORR157 - British Countryside Test 50% Essay 50% IEM102 - Biodiversity Examination 50% Report & Leaflet 50% Year 2, Stage1 FCCM103 - Practical Conservation Skills Log & Video 100% FCCM104 - Field Botany Field notes & samples 100% CORC1013C - Personal and Employability Skills Essay 50% Report 50%
Development Year3, Stage 2 CORR225 - Wildlife Identification and Recording Report 100% CORR2023 - Coastal and Freshwater Ecology Habitats Report 100% CORR2022 - Conservation Work Placement Report 50% Log 50% CORR2008 - Ecology Test 50% Coursework 50% Year4, Stage2 CORR2021 - Habitat Management Test 50% Plan 50% FCCM208- Environmental Education Assessment Workshops 50% Methods Review 50% CORR2000B - Research Project Report 60% Handout 10% Poster 30%
Marking stage Internal moderation stage External moderation stage Subject Assessment Panel (SAP) (ratification) stage 1The sample for the internal moderation comprises 20% or 10 assessment pieces minimum. The sample should include a range of assessment pieces including borderlines and fails. For more guidance see the Plymouth University Marking and Moderation policy 2015
Assessment Grading Matrix for Essays/Reports BAND Select and deploy relevant knowledge showing understanding of relevant literature/resources. Analyse and evaluate information, arguments and explanations, and apply theory to practice. Construct arguments and explanations using a range of available evidence and communicate these in a clear, structured manner, making use of appropriate vocabulary, citation and referencing. (85-100%) Outstanding .. in addition to criteria in the band the student demonstrates comprehensive understanding of information extracted from recent / current thinking in the subject area suggests original interpretations or applications of theory evaluates, analyses and interprets information, arguments and explanations with outstanding clarity and skill reasons effectively towards a comprehensive and original conclusion distils and critically evaluates evidence and communicate this concisely (70-84%) Excellent a thorough, accurate knowledge with a clear and detailed understanding that meets module specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria coverage of a wide range of relevant literature/resources a high level of skill in interpretation, analysis and evaluation rigorous and consistent application of relevant theory to practice correctly distinguish relevant and important factors integrate these factors into a balanced, well-focused and convincing argument/explanation reason effectively towards an individual and informed conclusion contain detailed citation and referencing correctly use grammar, punctuation and spelling (60-69%) Very Good a very good, accurate knowledge and understanding that meets module specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria a very good awareness of a range of relevant literature/resources a very good level of skill in interpretation, analysis and evaluation consistent application of relevant theory to practice identify the most important factors present a relevant argument/explanation clearly if, at times, lacking incisiveness contain accurate citation and referencing may contain occasional errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling
PS12. Programme Structure FHEQ level: FdSc Conservation & Countryside Management For: Full Time F/T Route Year When in Year? (i.e. Autumn, Spring etc) Core or Option Module Credits Module Year 1 Stage 1 Year 1 All Core 20 CORR145 - Ecological Survey Techniques Year 1 All Core 10 CORD135 - Research Skills Year 1 All Core 10 CORR157 - British Countryside Year 1 All Core 20 FCCM103 - Practical Conservation Skills Year 1 All Core 20 FCCM104 - Field Botany Year 1 All Core 20 CORC1013C - Personal and Employability Skills Development Year 1 All Core 20 IEM102 - Biodiversity Year 2 Stage 2 Year 2 All Core 20 CORR2000B - Research Project Year 2 All Core 20 CORR2022 - Conservation Work Placement Year 2 All Core 10 CORR2023 - Coastal and Freshwater Ecology Year 2 All Core 20 FCCM208- Environmental Education Year 2 All Core 20 CORR2008 - Ecology
sciences, food sciences and consumer sciences Benchmark Page 9, 13, 17, 18, 19 Recall knowledge based on the directly taught programme. Demonstrate an understanding of subject-specific theories, paradigms, concepts and principles. Achieve a level of specialist knowledge and understanding which allows them to work adaptably within the broad agricultural industry or a cognate field of activity. Be able to follow current practice and adapt to future developments. Recognise the existence of moral and ethical issues associated with the subject. Appreciate the need for professional codes of conduct. Be aware of the ethical issues related to the use and exploitation of biological entities Be aware of risk assessment, accident prevention and safety issues in [conservation related] agricultural practice Lectures and tutorials Directed independent study Learning from work experience a / d a / d a / c c / d b / c a a/ b / c / d a/ c/ d a/ c/ d food sciences and sciences (AFAS) p 9 AFAS p 13 Key knowledge and understanding is assessed via a combination of multiple choice tests, examinations, essays, presentations and seminar performances. All Stage K and U is developed through a range of different learning opportunities and assessment tasks. These tasks are designed to drawn on existing understanding so the
student can progress own knowledge and understanding through discussion, reflective activities, personal case studies and taught sessions. Learning material is up to date and reflects the professionalism of the Conservation and Countryside Management sector. Agriculture, forestry, agricultural sciences, food sciences and consumer sciences Benchmark P 9, 10, 13 All stage modules Critiques and an understanding of rival theories and frameworks Intelligent application of appropriate principles in assessing policy or practice Problem solving and research skills Analyse, synthesise and summarise information Demonstrate the ability to consider issues from a range of multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary perspectives Use a range of information sources, Appraise academic literature and other sources of information Plan, conduct and present an independent investigation with reliance on guidance Relate investigations to some prior work and to reference appropriately Accept some responsibility for one’s actions Class exercises Tutorial/seminar discussions Feedback via coursework assessment process (essays etc) For example: Policy and practice analysis in surgeries Computer-based practicals on data and measurement problems a b / d b / c b / c / d b / c / d b / c a / b / c c / d a b / c c AFAS p 9 AFAS p 10 AFAS p 13 Assessed discussions Examinations/tests Coursework/group work on practical application questions