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Higher Managing Environmental Resources

FSC programmes are fixed length courses with clearly stated outcomes, and links to the SQA National Unit Specification for Higher Managing Environmental Resources.

As well as covering specific elements of the National Unit Specification, programmes also place a strong emphasis on developing core skills and informed attitudes.  There are opportunities to participate in activities relating to enterprise, health and well-being, and citizenship.

Three 3 day programme: Investigating Ecosystems

This three day course focuses on Unit 2 Investigating Ecosystems in the National Unit Specification and includes:

  • Biological sampling methods, fieldwork techniques and using identification keys
  • Investigations into terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems (your choice)  and dynamics – habitat, communities, niche, biodiversity, biomass,
  • Looking at factors affecting frequency and distribution of species - abiotic/biotic factors, adaptation and competition
  • Data collection, analysis and presentation

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Five day programme: Investigating Ecosystems and Land Use

This five day course focuses on the Ecosystems and Land Use in Scotland unitsand includes:

  • Biological sampling methods, fieldwork techniques and using identification keys
  • Investigations into freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems - abiotic and biotic factors; energy dynamics and food webs
  • Investigation of soils – processes and profiles
  • Investigations into land use and associated issues – uplands and high mountains: skiing/tourism/conservation
  • Carrying out an Environmental Impact Assessment and making a presentation promoting a land management plan
  • Data collection, analysis and presentation

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