Module Identifier RD15620  
Module Title PRACTICAL ESTATE SKILLS  
Academic Year 2001/2002  
Co-ordinator Mr Michael Barrett  
Semester Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)  
Assessment Practical exercise   Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6   25%  
  Project report   Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6   15%  
  Continuous assessment   Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6   40%  
  Course work   Costing assessment Outcomes assessed: 5   20%  

Outcomes


Outcome 1
Demonstrate safe working practices and compliance with health and safety legislation   
Performance criteria:
a. Practical work tasks are carried out safely
b. Safety clothing is worn on all appropriate occasions
c. Knowledge of health and safety requirements is demonstrated
Ranges:
Personnel - Contractors, employees, peers, public, volunteers
Clothing - Footwear, gloves, hats, ear and eye protection
Legislation - COSHH, Health and Safety At Work Act 1974
   
Outcome 2
Demonstrate a knowledge of first aid procedures.
Performance criteria:
a. The immediate safety of the first aider and non-involved people is put before that of the patient.
b. Emergency resuscitation procedures are understood
c. The ability to communicate with emergency services is demonstrated
d. First Aid procedures for physical injuries are identified   
Ranges:
Responsibilities for - Individuals and small groups
Situations - Offices, Workshops, out of doors.   

Outcome 3
Demonstrate the necessary practical skills to undertake essential countryside tasks in a safe, competent and efficient manner.
Performance criteria:
a. Countryside practical tasks are performed
b. Basic woodworking skills are demonstrated
c. Tools are maintained, selected, used and transported to and from site safely.
Ranges:
Tasks - Post and wire fencing, post and rail fencing, stile installation, tree planting, or closely related tasks
Woodwork - A bird box and a stile
Tools - Hand tools, maintenance at start and end of use



Outcome 4
Demonstrate the necessary skill to use and maintain mechanical equipment associated with countryside management tasks safely.
Performance criteria:
a. The uses of mechanical equipment are understood
b. Basic operations with mechanical equipment are performed
c. Routine maintenance procedures are identified
Ranges:
Uses - The application of several hand held and machine-mounted power tools
Operation and maintenance of at least one hand held power tool.


Outcome 5   
Design and plan practical tasks.
Performance criteria:
a. The task is planned according to site and legal constraints
b. Suitable designs are presented
c. Materials' specification is given
d. Timing and labour requirements are estimated
e. Costs are estimated
Ranges:
Tasks - At least one of the following, small wooden footbridges, tree planting schemes,
access project, boundary maintenance


Outcome 6   
Use maps.
Performance criteria:
a. Map symbols are interpreted
b. Contours are used to identify landforms
c. Grid References are used to find and refer to locations
d. Map and compass are used to navigate on the ground
Ranges:
Scale - Ordnance Survey 1:10,000, 1:25,000, 1:50,000
Situation - Lowland

Module description


Practical estate work is often the first step in a career in countryside management. Such experience develops practical skills and knowledge, accompanied by a sense of pride in one's work and self confidence. It also provides first hand experience of the countryside. An essential element of practical estate work is the fulfilment of legal obligations under the HASAWA 1974. These skills and knowledge are an integral part of many areas of the profession.
The countryside manager may also find his/her role to include supervision of craftsmen and volunteers. Clearly a sound knowledge and experience of practical work methods would be important.
The module involves: -