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
The learner will be able to safely check that a donkey is healthy.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to safely check that a goat is healthy.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to safely check that a horse is healthy.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to identify clean vs dirty areas of a motor vehicle; they will be able to use a range of items to clean a vehicle to an acceptable standard.
Entry 1  30
The learner will develop an understanding of cleaning the outside of a motor vehicle, working individually or as part of a team.
WTE1  20
The learner will develop employability skills by participating in an outdoor collaborative project.
Entry 1  10
The learner will develop an understanding of performing regular mini-bus inspections under supervision.
Entry 1  30
The learner will safely cook different food types on an open fire.
Level 1  20
The learner will participate in gathering, preparing and cooking produce from the school allotment.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able research and demonstrate they can follow the countryside code.
Level 1  10
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.
Level 1  10
The learner will be able to design a horse agility course suited to their selected equine partner.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to design an appropriate enrichment and socialisation activity for each development stage of a puppy's first twelve weeks of life.
Level 3  20
The learner will design, choose and use materials to create their own flower arrangement.
Entry 1  10
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.
Level 1  30
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.
Level 2  30
The learner will be able to identify and use correct brushes in order to groom a horse correctly and show safe working practice.
Entry 2  20
The learner will develop an awareness of appropriate clothing for gardening activities and the basic needs and growth of plants.
WTE1  10
Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of nature and the environment.
WTE1  10
Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of nature and the environment.
Entry 1  10