Unit Award Scheme

122263 FIELD SKILLS: PITFALL TRAPS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the main features of a pitfall trap	Summary sheet
2	the main use of a pitfall trap	Summary sheet
3	the key steps in setting up and using a pitfall trap	Summary sheet
4	at least three advantages of pitfall traps in conservation	Summary sheet
5	at least three disadvantages associated with using pitfall traps in conservation	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
6	the main ethical considerations that need to be made when setting a pitfall trap	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
7	how to use a key to identify each species in the pitfall trap	Summary sheet
8	the method used to estimate a population size by scaling up from a small area	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
9	take part in the setting up of a pitfall trap on at least one occasion.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 17 September 2024Level - Level Two