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
Learners will identify and use the correct equipment and clothes needed to tack up, mount and ultimately ride a horse safely.
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to identify animals kept on farms, key aspects of their care and the products they provide
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to identify plants and produce grown under glass. Learners will also participate in horticultural activities using tools and equipment.
Entry 2  10
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.
Level 1  20
Learners will be able to identify plants and produce grown under glass. Learners will also participate in simple horticultural activities.
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to identify plants and produce grown under glass. Learners will also participate in horticultural activities using tools and equipment.
Entry 3  10
learners will participate in making kindling to sell, by recycling wooden pallets
Entry 2  20
Learners will be able to identify items of farm machinery or equipment and match these to farming tasks
WTE1  10
Learners will be able to identify items of farm machinery or equipment, what they are used for and requirements for their safe use.
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to identify items of farm machinery or equipment, the associated farming tasks and the products they help to produce.
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to identify items of farm machinery or equipment, how they are used and requirements for their safe use including their care or maintenance.
Entry 3  10
Learners will experience activities related to nature and the environment.
WTE1  10
Learners will clear and prepare an area of ground ready for planting and demonstrate they can work safely.
Entry 2  10
Learners will prepare an area of ground ready for planting.
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to use knowledge of food and ingredients and link this to the foods origins.
WTE1  20
Learner will be able to forage safely for fruit and demonstrate knowledge of the benefits of making preserves.
Entry 3  10
Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of nature and the environment.
Entry 1  10
Learners will participate in activities related to nature and the environment.
WTE1  10
Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of nature and the environment.
WTE1  10
Learners will be supported to prepare a plot of land and demonstrate methods to improve soil quality for growing purposes , using the correct equipment, PPE and storage methods.
Entry 3  20