Understanding water pollution control and management

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU019894
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the hydrological cycle.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the main components of the hydrological cycle.

  • 1.2

    Analyse the process of the hydrological cycle in the context of a specified geographic area.

2

Know common types of water pollutant in the UK.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain common types of water pollutant in the UK, evaluating the likely sources of these.

  • 2.2

    Summarise the process of eutrophication.

3

Understand current relevant water pollution and abstraction legislation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain current relevant legislation in relation to the control of water pollution and water abstraction at a selected site.