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 farm animals and livestock The learner will experience different farm animals and livestock through practical and classroom activities.	WTE1	10
Gardeners world The learner will explore and experience the topic of gardening through a range of sensory activities.	WTE1	20
Caring for chickens The learner will participate in the daily care of the school chickens.	WTE1	30
Planting bulbs The learner will plant a bulb and care for it until it blooms.	WTE1	10
Basic horse care - know what a horse eats and drinks and where it lives The learner will show knowledge and understanding of where a horse or pony lives, what it eats and what it drinks.	WTE1	10
Horse riding basics - sit and maintain balance at halt, walk and changes of rein The learner will sit happily and maintain a balanced position at 'Halt' in 'Walk' and during 'Changes' of rein.	WTE1	10
Horse riding basics - holding the reins The learner will ride the horse or pony holding the reins, or make a plausible attempt to hold the reins, according to physical abilities.	WTE1	10
Horse riding basics - demonstrating a simple learned exercise The learner will demonstrate a simple exercise that they have learned riding on a horse or pony.	WTE1	10
Basic knowledge of the anatomy of a horse or pony The learner will show that they know parts of a horse or pony.	WTE1	20
Knowledge of horse tack equipment The learner will show that they know these parts of a saddle and bridle - reins, bit, girth, stirrups.	WTE1	10
Approaching a horse or pony correctly and safely The learner will show understanding of how to approach a horse or pony correctly and safely.	WTE1	10
Recognising the change in seasons from Summer to Autumn by looking at the changing leaf colours 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
Participate in gardening activities Learners will be able to recognise different pieces of gardening equipment and safely use these when caring for plants.	Entry 1	10
Animal Care - Knowledge of Pets Learners will be able to state the specific needs and care requirements of a pet	Entry 1	10
Farm animals and livestock Learners will be able to identify animals kept on farms, what they eat and where they are kept	Entry 1	10
Farm machinery and equipment 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
Group Nature Project Learners will work with others in a group nature project.	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.	Entry 1	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
Conducting regular basic mini-bus inspections The learner will develop an understanding of performing regular mini-bus inspections under supervision.	Entry 1	30