The Angling Environment

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
H/506/0954
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand why people go fishing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Give reasons why people go fishing.

2

Understand how to respect the environment when angling.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify areas of the Countryside Code that relate to angling.

  • 2.2

    Give an example of one way in which anglers may harm the environment.

  • 2.3

    Give an example of one way in which the angling environment can be protected.

  • 2.4

    Give an example of one way in which the angling environment can be improved.

3

Understand the influence of the water cycle and weather on angling.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    State what is meant by the water cycle.

  • 3.2

    State how heavy rain can affect the angling environment.

  • 3.3

    State how a lack of rain can affect the angling environment.

4

Know about the anatomy of fish.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Name internal parts of a fish.

  • 4.2

    Name external features of a fish.

5

Know about the habitat of different species of fish.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Name different species of fish and their preferred habitat.

  • 5.2

    State the food source for each species named.

  • 5.3

    Give an example of the effects of pollution on food sources.