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 |
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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.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will participate in a project to develop their understanding of plant identification with a focus on flowers. They will produce a workbook to display their favourite flowers.
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Entry 2 | 20 |
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The learner will build on Plant identification - basic, further exploring basic plant structure and introducing basic identification of trees through observation and time of the year.
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Entry 1 | 10 |
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The learner will develop their skills through planting seeds.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will develop a knowledge of spring bulbs : use information on packets to plant, care for and grow a variety of bulbs in pots and outside.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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Learners will develop a knowledge of spring bulbs, show they can prepare for, plant and care for bulbs and sell as part of a mini enterprise project.
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Entry 3 | 10 |
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Learners will develop a knowledge of spring bulbs, show they can prepare for, plant and care for bulbs prior to selling.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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Learners will develop a knowledge of spring bulbs, show they can prepare for and plant bulbs prior to selling.
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Entry 1 | 10 |
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The learner will plant a bulb and care for it until it blooms.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will develop the skills to be able to prepare, plant and grow potatoes.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will identify living animals in a pond and how to maintain/preserve pond life.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively prepare a hot drink using a storm kettle.
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Entry 3 | 20 |
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Learners will be able to prepare a plot of land and demonstrate methods to improve soil quality for growing purposes , using the correct equipment, PPE and storage methods.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will be able to understand how to correctly fit, put on and take off horse rugs.
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Level 1 | 30 |
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The learner will be able to safely provide appropriate hoof care to donkeys.
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Entry 3 | 20 |
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The learner will be able to safely provide appropriate hoof care to horses.
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Entry 3 | 20 |
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The learner will be able to fit a horse headcollar and tie the horse up correctly using a quick release knot.
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Level 1 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to identify different types of plants plus recognise parts of a plant and their functions.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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Learners will be supported to gain an understanding about different herbs, their origin, how they grow, culinary uses and basic facts.
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Entry 3 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to recognise the change in the seasons from Summer to Autumn by the changing colour of leaves on the trees.
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WTE1 | 20 |