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 identify various breeds of chicken kept on farms, key aspects of their care and egg production.
Level 1  30
The learner will be able to walk a goat from one field up to another area safely along the roadside.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to assist with feeding and watering, grazing and stabled horses.
Level 1  20
The learner will be able to participate in caring for a pet.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to identify key aspects of caring for sheep on the farm.
Level 1  30
The learner will be able to identify the key parts of a horse.
Entry 3  20
The learner will develop skills needed to use language in the workplace in a horticultural context.
WTE1  20
The learner will be able to identify fear, anger and excitement in a dog and what causes each emotional state.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to brush a dog's coat.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop a knowledge of growing indoor house plants, be able to show that they can plant them and care for them.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to plan and participate in a land-based work experience.
Entry 2  20
The learner will prepare fire making materials using a knife and start a fire in a controlled and safe manner using a flint and steel.
Entry 1  20
The learner will develop skills in number and measures through in a horticulture context.
Entry 1  30
The learner will be able to identify where you can not use a brush on a dog and demonstrate how to brush a dog safely.
Entry 1  10
The learner will develop an understanding of the potential safety issues when being around horses and the safety precautions which could be taken to minimise accidents.
Entry 1  20
The learner will be able to participate in the construction of two different types of outdoor shelter.
Entry 1  20
The learner will develop skills in number and measures through games in a games and leisure context.
WTE1  30
Learners will be able to halter and lead a horse safely.
Entry 3  20
The learner will develop skills in number and measures through horticulture context.
Entry 2  30
The learner will explore a range of materials and textures suitable for making a bug hotel and communicate responses, preferences and choices.
WTE1  10