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
Experiencing looking after a pet The learner will experience being supported to look after a pet in the school environment including feeding and cleaning out.	WTE1	10
Participate in and respond to horticultural activities The learner will participate in a range of horticultural activities and demonstrate their preferences and dislikes in response to the activities.	WTE1	20
Planting a seed The learner will develop their skills through planting seeds.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Safety The learner will develop knowledge of the safety rules prior to participating in forest schools including the use of personal protective equipment and identifying hazards and risks.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Identification The learner will begin to recognise common plants, trees, insects, birds and animals in a forest schools area.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Creativity The learner will develop their creative skills during outdoor art activities.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Using tools The learner will know how to use and store tools safely during forest schools sessions.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Making a product from natural materials The learner will make products using natural materials and further develop their ability to use tools.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Knots The learner will be able to tie two different knots in a practical situation.	WTE1	10
Participating in forest schools: Shelters The learner will be able to build a shelter with adult support.	WTE1	10
Showing awareness of water through multi-sensory experiences The learner will explore water through participation in multi-sensory experiences.	WTE1	10
Developing an awareness of gardening safety and plant lifecycles The learner will develop an awareness of appropriate clothing for gardening activities and the basic needs and growth of plants.	WTE1	10
Making a bug hotel The learner will develop an awareness of different materials, identify what materials they will collect and then use to make a bug hotel.	WTE1	10
Following instructions in a gardening context The learner will develop skills in following written and verbal instructions in a gardening context.	WTE1	20
Planting potatoes The learner will develop the skills to be able to prepare, plant and grow potatoes.	WTE1	10
Gardening skills - tools The learner will correctly identify gardening tools and their appropriate use.	WTE1	10
Cooking produce grown in a school allotment The learner will participate in gathering, preparing and cooking produce from the school allotment.	WTE1	10
Visiting local community outdoor venues The learner will demonstrate they can follow simple instructions while participating in visits to local outdoor venues.	WTE1	20
Experiencing nature and the environment The learner will participate in activities that allow them to experience nature and the environment.	WTE1	10
Improving an outdoor area The learner will participate in planning and making improvements to an outdoor area with appropriate support.	WTE1	30