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 able to assist with feeding and watering, grazing and stabled horses.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will recognise and describe the impact of environmental issues and make a positive contribution to improving the environment.
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Level 1 | 30 |
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The learner will teach a horse a new trick or behaviour using the positive reinforcement method.
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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 assist with feeding and watering goats.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will be able to identify animals kept on farms, identify dietary requirements, personal care and follow health and safety procedures.
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Level 1 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to investigate in detail the positives and challenges when working within the retail industry. This will include customer service and on-line retailing
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will understand the basic principles of health and safety in a farming environment.
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Level 1 | 30 |
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The learner will develop a comprehensive understanding of the potential safety issues when being around horses and the safety precautions that should be taken to minimize accidents.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will learn how to and demonstrate their ability to perform a basic faecal egg count (FEC) for horses
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will learn how to and and demonstrate their ability to perform a basic faecal egg count (FEC) for goats.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in administering worming treatments to horses.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will develop a knowledge of growing plants in hydroponics, discuss the nutrients used in hydroponics, and explain how nutrients are cycled through bio-geochemical processes.
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Level 1 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to assist with feeding and watering, grazing and stabled donkeys.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will develop a comprehensive understanding of the potential safety issues when being around donkeys and the safety precautions that should be taken to minimize accidents.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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Learner will be able to forage safely for wild food for horses and demonstrate safe feeding of each item.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will explore and learn about the environment and nature.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will be able to safely take a horse for a walk and support them to forage for safe, wild food.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will design an area of garden to include seating and planting, they will purchase materials and install their design in a designated space.
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Level 2 | 30 |
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The learner will plan, implement and maintain an allotment.
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Level 2 | 30 |