SVQ Land Use and Management at SCQF Level 8 Structure To attain the qualification candidates must complete 10 in total. This comprises: 4 Mandatory Units 6 Optional Units, of which no more than 2 can be selected from the Generic Management units. Please note the table below shows the SQA unit codes listed alongside the corresponding SSC codes. It is important that the SQA Unit codes are used in all recording documentation and when results are communicated to SQA. Mandatory Units Candidates must complete all 4 of the following Mandatory Units: SQA code SSC code Title SCQF level SCQF credits LANCS80 Provide a safe, healthy and secure work environment 7 4 CFAMLA2 Manage your own resources and professional development 7 8 LANCS85 Determine opportunities for integrated rural land use and enterprise 8 17 CFAM&LBA7 Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion 8 9 Optional Units
Candidates must complete a total of 6 Optional Units. No more than 2 units can be selected from the Generic Management Units. SQA code SSC code Title SCQF SCQF credits Agricultural Management LANAgM1 Develop and implement plans for the storage and utilisation of organic 8 6 LANAgM3 Plan and monitor the movement of livestock 7 7 LANAgM4 Plan and manage grass and forage crops for livestock grazing and conservation. 9 10 LANAgM5 Plan and manage grass and forage harvesting and storage 9 9 LANAgM6 Manage and monitor grassland and forage grazing 9 9 LANAgM7 Plan and monitor the dietary requirements of production livestock 10 12 LANAgM8 Produce, implement and monitor a farm environmental management plan 9 26 LANAgM9 Plan, manage and monitor the operation and performance of a farm enterprise 9 9 LANAgM10 Plan, manage and monitor the operation and performance of an organic enterprise 8 10 LANAgM11 Plan and manage the health and welfare of livestock 8 8 LANAgM12 Plan and monitor the provision of livestock replacements 8 8 LANAgM13 Plan, manage and evaluate site hygiene and bio-security 8 8 LANAgM14 Plan and deliver knowledge/technology transfer 10 10 LANAgM24 Produce, monitor and evaluate a cropping management plan 8 11 products
LANAgM25 Plan and manage the harvesting of and post-harvest activities 7 10 LANAgM26 Plan and manage the storage of harvested crops following post-harvest activities 7 10 LANCS55 Manage the transportation of animals 8 9 LANCS67 Plan, manage and evaluate animal breeding programmes 8 10 LANAgC8 Manage the production of crops 8 15 Game and Wildlife Management LANGMW1 Establish a game-shooting programme 7 18 LANGWM2 Manage the implementation of shoot day activities 7 12 LANGWM3 Develop a game and wildlife management plan 8 11 LANGWM4 Implement and monitor a game and wildlife management plan 8 10 LANGWM5 Develop a habitat management plan 9 13 LANGWM6 Implement and monitor a habitat management plan 9 45 LANGWM7 Manage security for a wildlife management area 7 16 LANGWM8 Manage public relations for a wildlife management area 9 49 LANGWM9 Manage infrastructure for a wildlife management area 8 14 LANGWM10 Develop a game bird production programme 9 20 LANGWM11 Develop a wild deer management plan 9 25 LANGWM12 Implement and monitor a game management plan 9 55 LANGWM13 Implement and monitor wild deer culls 8 35 Fisheries Management LANFiM7 Manage suspected incidents of unauthorised fishing 8 11
LANTw66 Select, mark and assess volume of standing trees 7 9 LANTw69 Forecast production of forest and woodland products and produce production plans 7 20 LANTw70 Manage specimen 7 20 LANTw71 Identify social and community forestry opportunities and activities 8 19 LANTw72 Design and plan a forest of woodland 7 20 Rural Enterprise Management LANCS32 Plan and manage the control of weeds, pests, diseases and disorders 8 8 LANCS39 Conduct site assessments in the and environmental sector 7 7 LANCS40 Evaluate options for the development of sites in the land-based and environmental sector 8 7 LANCS41 Plan and manage the development of in the land-based and environmental sector 7 7 LANCS42 Manage sites in the land-based and environmental sector 8 9 COGSBP14 Determine the carbon footprint for products and/or services in support of sustainable business practice 9 14 COGSBP33 Manage adaptation to environmental change in support of sustainable business practice 9 20 LANEnC7 Use geospatial data in environmental surveys 7 15 Generic Management CFAM&LBA9 Develop operational 8 11 CFAM&LFA2 Implement operational plans 8 5 CFAEE4 Find innovative ways to improve your business 8 8 CFAM&LEA4 Manage budgets 7 11 LANCS44 Assess, negotiate and secure sources of funding 8 9
CFAOP1 Review the skills your business needs 7 4 CFAM&LDA2 Recruit, select and retain people 9 14 SFTMVC1 Manage the recruitment and placement of volunteers 9 10 CFAM&LBA3 Lead your team 7 9 COSVR713 Allocate work and check people’s performance 8 9 CFAM&LDC2 Support individuals’ learning and development 7 6 LANCS81 Support contractors to enable them to achieve objectives 7 9 CFAM&LFE1 Manage quality assurance systems 9 5 CFAMLF14 Prepare for and participate in quality audits 8 6 CFAM&LEB4 Manage the environmental and social impacts of your work 8 4 LANCS27 Develop and implement plans to reduce and manage waste 8 7 LANCS45 Plan and manage a land-based project or event 7 5 LANCS46 Develop plans to improve your marketing and sales for the land-based business 9 7 LANCS47 Develop, negotiate and agree proposals to offer land-based services and products 9 6 CFACSB15 Build and maintain effective customer relations 8 8 CFAM&LEC5 Use information to take effective decisions 8 4
SCQF Level 4 SCQF 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF 4 SCQF 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 LANCS44 * * * CFAOP1 CFAM&LDA2 * * * SFTMVC1 * * CFAM&LBA3 * COSVR713 * * * CFAM&LDC2 * * LANCS81 * * * CFAM&LFE1 * * * CFAMLF14 * * CFAM&LEB4 * * * LANCS27 * LANCS45 * * * LANCS46 * * LANCS47 * * * CFACSB15 * CFAM&LEC5 * * Numeracy Using Number Measuring Use the graphical format to find out information Use graphical format to communicate information
SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 4 SCQF 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 4 SCQF 5 SCQF 6 LANCS44 * * CFAOP1 * CFAM&LDA2 SFTMVC1 * CFAM&LBA3 COSVR713 LANCS81 CFAM&LFE1 * CFAMLF14 CFAM&LEB4 LANCS27 * LANCS45 * LANCS46 * * LANCS47 * CFACSB15 CFAM&LEC5 Information and Communication Technology Performing ICT Operations Processing Information Accessing Information Keeping Information safe
SCQF Level 4 SCQF 5 SCQF 6 SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 LANFiM7 * * * * LANFiM8 * * * * LANFiM12 * * * * LANFiM13 * * * * LANFiM16 * * * * LANFiM17 * * * * LANFiM18 * * * * LANFiM19 * * * * LANFiM20 * * * * LANFiM21 * * * * LANFiM22 * * * * LANAqu34 * * * * LANTw7 LANTw17 LANTw50 LANTw57 LANTw62 * * * * LANTw63 * * * * LANTw65 * * * * LANTw66 * * * * LANTw69 * * * * LANTw70 LANTw71 LANTw72 * * * * LANCS32 LANCS39 LANCS40 LANCS41 LANCS42 COGSBP14 * * * * COGSBP33 * * * LANEnC7 * * * * CFAM&LBA9 * * * * CFAM&LFA2 CFAMEE4 CFAM&LEA4 Information and Communication Technology Performing ICT Operations Processing Information Accessing Information Keeping Information safe
SCQF 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF 6 SCQF 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 4 SCQF 5 SCQF Level 6 LANCS44 * * * * CFAOP1 CFAM&LDA2 * * * * SFTMVC1 CFAM&LBA3 COSVR713 CFAM&LDC2 LANCS81 CFAM&LFE1 CFAMLF14 CFAM&LEB4 LANCS27 LANCS45 * * * * LANCS46 LANCS47 CFACSB15 CFAM&LEC5 Problem Solving Critical Thinking Planning and Organising Reviewing and Evaluating