Level 2 Award in Principles of Wildlife Management

Learning Objectives

Learning Outcomes for the ICTQual Level 2 Award in Principles of Wildlife Management:

Habitat Types and Their Importance

• Understand the different types of habitats such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, and marine ecosystems.
• Explain the ecological significance of each habitat in supporting biodiversity.
• Recognize the role of habitats in providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds for wildlife.
• Identify threats to habitats including deforestation, pollution, and climate change.
• Demonstrate awareness of conservation strategies used to protect and restore habitats.
• Apply knowledge of habitat importance to practical wildlife management scenarios.

Human Impact on Wildlife and Environment

• Understand how human activities such as urbanization, agriculture, and industry affect wildlife populations.
• Recognize the consequences of pollution, habitat destruction, and overexploitation on ecosystems.
• Explain the importance of sustainable practices to reduce negative human impacts.
• Identify examples of successful conservation efforts that mitigate human influence.
• Demonstrate awareness of global challenges such as climate change and their effects on wildlife.
• Apply knowledge to promote responsible behavior and environmental stewardship in communities.

Safe Practices in Fieldwork and Conservation

• Understand the importance of personal safety and protective equipment during fieldwork.
• Recognize safe procedures for working in diverse environments such as forests, wetlands, and coastal areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of risk assessment and hazard identification in conservation activities.
• Apply safe handling techniques when working with wildlife and ecological equipment.
• Explain emergency procedures including first aid and incident reporting in fieldwork.
• Promote a culture of safety and responsibility within conservation teams and projects.