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
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.	Entry 1	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
Growing plants and produce under glass 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
Growing plants and produce under glass 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
Horse Riding Learners will identify and use the correct equipment and clothes needed to tack up, mount and ultimately ride a horse safely.	Entry 1	10
Group Nature Project Learners will work with others on a group nature project.	Entry 2	10
Forage for fruit ready to make preserves Learner will be able to forage safely for fruit and demonstrate knowledge of the benefits of making preserves.	Entry 3	10
Horticulture - Preparing a site Learners will prepare an area of ground ready for planting.	Entry 1	10
Horticulture- Preparing a site Learners will clear and prepare an area of ground ready for planting and demonstrate they can work safely.	Entry 2	10
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
Developing Functional Skills: Nature and the Environment Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of nature and the environment.	Entry 1	10
Recognising herb plants and their uses Learners will be supported to gain an understanding about different herbs, their origin, how they grow, culinary uses and basic facts.	Entry 3	10
Horticulture - care of tools and team work The learner will show they can clean and store tools appropriately and that they can work as a member of a team.	Entry 1	10
Horticulture - care of tools and team work The learner will show they can clean and store tools appropriately and that they can work as a member of a team.	Entry 2	10
Planting and selling bulbs 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.	Entry 3	10
Planting bulbs Learners will develop a knowledge of spring bulbs, show they can prepare for, plant and care for bulbs prior to selling.	Entry 2	10
Planting bulbs Learners will develop a knowledge of spring bulbs, show they can prepare for and plant bulbs prior to selling.	Entry 1	10
Painting a wooden fence The learner will develop basic fence painting skills, demonstrating early stage awareness of health and safety.	WTE1	10