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
Horse care: Recognise signs of fear, anger and excitement in a horse The learner will be able to identify fear, anger and excitement in a horse.	Entry 1	10
Habitats The learner will be able to identify different habitats	Entry 1	10
Identifying and growing plants The learner will be able to recognise parts of a plant and care for plants.	Entry 1	10
Knowing bees The learner will understand the basic function of bees.	Entry 1	10
Growing and caring for young plants The learner will develop skills to grow and care for young plants.	Entry 1	10
Horse riding - demonstrating skills of halting between two poles The learner will demonstrate that they can halt between two poles on the ground.	Entry 1	10
Horse riding - maintaining a correct position in walk and demonstrate an ability to steer The learner will maintain a correct position in walk, and demonstrate their ability to steer by riding through a line of bending cones.	Entry 1	30
Horse riding - demonstrate a range of movements or exercises on a horse and to run up the stirrup The learner will demonstrate a range of movements or exercises on a horse, such as changing the rein or circles. They will also show that they know how to run up the stirrup irons.	Entry 1	30
Introduction to land based studies The learner will be able to state a range of land based settings and identify the roles with in the settings.	Entry 1	10
Donkey health check The learner will be able to check the health of a donkey and give feedback on their findings.	Entry 1	10
Goat health check The learner will be able to check the health of a goat and give feedback on their findings.	Entry 1	10
Participate in gardening activities Learners will be able to locate gardening equipment and care for plants.	Entry 2	10
Caring for a pet Learners will understand about pets and will help to care for a pet	Entry 2	10
Animal Care - Knowledge of Pets Learners will be able to state the specific needs and care requirements of a variety of pets	Entry 2	10
Farm animals and livestock Learners will be able to identify animals kept on farms, key aspects of their care and the products they provide	Entry 2	10
Farm machinery and equipment Learners will be able to identify items of farm machinery or equipment, what they are used for and requirements for their safe use.	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 2	10
Participate in producing kindling learners will participate in making kindling to sell, by recycling wooden pallets	Entry 2	20
Group Nature Project Learners will work with others on a group nature project.	Entry 2	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