SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma Wildlife and Conservation Management
SQA Advanced Certificate and SQA Advanced Diploma qualifications provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers.
The SQA Advanced Certificate in Wildlife and Conservation Management (SCQF level 7) develops knowledge and skills in areas such as biodiversity conservation, species and habitat identification, visitor management and land use.
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Wildlife and Conservation Management (SCQF level 8) builds on the knowledge and skills of the SQA Advanced Certificate and covers areas such as the principles and practice of Education for Sustainability, tourism, sustainability and rural communities, applied interpretation, terrestrial ecology, and habitat management.
This qualification is available through a growing number of colleges, training providers and universities around the world. Typically, an SQA Advanced Certificate takes one year to complete and an SQA Advanced Diploma takes two years.
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Why deliver this qualification
SQA Advanced Certificates and SQA Advanced Diplomas have been developed by SQA in partnership with colleges, universities and industry — so employers recognise that they provide sound evidence of ability.
The unit-based structure supports flexible delivery. A unit is typically 40 hours of timetabled learning.
There is a wide choice of optional units which will enable centres to offer courses tailored to meet local needs.
The SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma provides progression routes to further study (see Progression).
Who does this qualification suit
The SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma Wildlife and Conservation Management is suitable for a wide range of candidates, including:
- school leavers
- adults returning to education
- individuals in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- people who wish to start their own business
Entry requirements
As with all SQA qualifications, entry is decided by the college or learning provider. As a guide, the college or learning provider will look for:
- school-leaving qualifications equivalent to Level 3/ SCQF level 6 — meaning the student has the ability to study at the higher level
- a centre-devised test which shows the student’s ability to study at SQA Advanced Diploma level
- relevant work experience
Progression
The SQA Advanced Certificate in Wildlife and Conservation Management can progress to the SQA Advanced Diploma in Wildlife and Conservation Management.
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Wildlife and Conservation Management can provide advanced entry to degree-level study.
Offer this qualification
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority are required to come forward for approval and should contact SQA’s Business Development Team for guidance.
Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA’s general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.
Qualification structure
SQA Advanced Certificate in Wildlife and Conservation Management
Group Award code: GT8E 47 (96 SCQF credit points)
SQA Advanced Certificate Wildlife and Conservation Management at SCQF level 7 consists of six mandatory units.
SQA Advanced Diploma in Wildlife and Conservation Management
Group Award code: GT8F 48 (240 SCQF credit points)
SQA Advanced Diploma at SCQF level 8 consists of 15 mandatory units.
For further information on the structures and units of these qualifications please refer to the group award specification document.