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 demonstrate the necessary skills to wash a car safely.
WTE1  10
The learner will understand how to recycle and create a piece of art.
Entry 2  10
The learner will recycle 4 different material groups (metal, plastic, paper and glass).
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to recognise the change in the seasons from Summer to Autumn by the changing colour of leaves on the trees.
WTE1  20
Learners will be supported to gain an understanding about different herbs, their origin, how they grow, culinary uses and basic facts.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to identify different types of plants plus recognise parts of a plant and their functions.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to fit a horse headcollar and tie the horse up correctly using a quick release knot.
Level 1  10
The learner will be able to safely provide appropriate hoof care to horses.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to safely provide appropriate hoof care to donkeys.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to understand how to correctly fit, put on and take off horse rugs.
Level 1  30
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
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively prepare a hot drink using a storm kettle.
Entry 3  20
The learner will identify living animals in a pond and how to maintain/preserve pond life.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop the skills to be able to prepare, plant and grow potatoes.
WTE1  10
Learners will develop a knowledge of spring bulbs, show they can prepare for, plant and care for bulbs prior to selling.
Entry 2  10
Learners will develop a knowledge of spring bulbs, show they can prepare for and plant bulbs prior to selling.
Entry 1  10
The learner will plant a bulb and care for it until it blooms.
WTE1  10
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
The learner will develop a knowledge of spring bulbs : use information on packets to plant, care for and grow a variety of bulbs in pots and outside.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop their skills through planting seeds.
WTE1  10