Lifeskills Challenge

Land-based

Learning in this area covers protection of the environment and the management of crops, livestock, fisheries, forests, and domestic and wild animals.

Employment opportunities in this sector include farming, horticulture, animal care and also scientific lab-based research.

We found 283 challenges in the Vocational area 'Land-based'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Participate in gardening activities Learners will be able to recognise different pieces of gardening equipment and safely use them.	WTE1	10
Participate in gardening activities Learners will safely engage in practical activities in the garden.	WTE1	10
Animal Care - Knowledge of Pets Learners will be able to identify animals kept as pets and the equipment needed by pet owners	WTE1	10
Farm animals and livestock Learners will be able to identify animals kept on farms and what they eat	WTE1	10
Farm machinery and equipment Learners will be able to identify items of farm machinery or equipment and match these to farming tasks	WTE1	10
Growing plants and produce under glass Learners will be able to identify plants and produce grown under glass. Learners will also participate in simple horticultural activities.	WTE1	10
Participate in growing and cooking foods Learners will grow edible plants then harvest, cook and eat them.	WTE1	20
Cleaning the outside of a motor vehicle The learner will develop an understanding of cleaning the outside of a motor vehicle, working individually or as part of a team.	WTE1	20
Farm to fork Learners will be able to use knowledge of food and ingredients and link this to the foods origins.	WTE1	20
Experiencing nature and the environment Learners will experience activities related to nature and the environment.	WTE1	10
Participating in activities linked to Nature and the Environment Learners will participate in activities related to nature and the environment.	WTE1	10
Developing Functional Skills: Nature and the Environment Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of nature and the environment.	WTE1	10
Painting a wooden fence The learner will develop basic fence painting skills, demonstrating early stage awareness of health and safety.	WTE1	10
Visiting a farm environment The learner will be introduced to the basic requirements when visiting a farm environment.	WTE1	10
Caring for farm animals The learner will be introduced to the earliest steps in caring for a specific farm animal.	WTE1	10
Soil identification The learner will be able to identify the different soil structures using soil texture as a method of identification, they will be able to handle different types of soil.	WTE1	10
Plant identification - basic The learner will be introduced to the very earliest stages of basic plant identification, they will be encouraged to look at and examine what they see and identify what is and is not a plant.	WTE1	10
Using a push mower The learner will demonstrate they can use a push mower safely.	WTE1	20
Introduction to Horticulture The learner will participate in a range of horticulture activities to develop their skills and knowledge about growing plants.	WTE1	30
Participate in and respond to a pet care routine The learner will participate in pet care routines including feeding, grooming and cleaning out.	WTE1	10