Unit Award Scheme

122269 FIELD SKILLS: BAT DETECTING AND IDENTIFICATION IN THE UK

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
acquired an understanding of
1	why bat populations across the UK have declined over the past century	Summary sheet
2	why conservationists monitor bat populations	Summary sheet
3	the main habitats across the UK where they are likely to find bat populations	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	use a bat detector to identify bat species	Summary sheet
5	take part in bat detecting, and demonstrating the appropriate behaviours, on at least one occasion	Summary sheet
6	identify at least one bat species by the kilohertz detected on the detector	Summary sheet
7	identify the markings and/or colours of at least three species of bat	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
8	at least six external anatomical features of bats	Summary sheet
9	at least two different habitat types and the associated bats you would find there.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 17 September 2024Level - Level Two