Unit Award Scheme
122258 FIELD SKILLS: ENVIRONMENTAL DNA SAMPLING
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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shown knowledge of | ||
| 1 | the main features of Environmental Deoxyribonucleic Acid (eDNA) | Summary sheet |
| 2 | the main ways eDNA is used in species conservation | Summary sheet |
| 3 | why eDNA is important within species conservation | Summary sheet |
| 4 | the key equipment needed for a successful eDNA sample | Summary sheet |
| 5 | the key steps in the process of eDNA samples being collected and stored for analysis | Summary sheet |
| 6 | at least three risks when taking an eDNA sample | Summary sheet |
| 7 | the main ways to increase the chance of collecting a range of organisms' DNA successfully | Summary sheet |
| 8 | at least three benefits of citizen science for facilitating community engagement and understanding the power of democratising data | Summary sheet |
demonstrated the ability to | ||
| 9 | identify suitable areas to take an eDNA sample. | Summary sheet |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 17 September 2024Level - Level Two