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 295 challenges in the Vocational area 'Land-based'
| Challenge | Level | NLH |
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The learner will be able to identify animals kept in zoos, what they eat,
where they are kept and where they originate from.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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The learner will identify living animals in a pond and how to maintain/preserve pond life.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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The learner will use their senses and hands to plant and care for a sunflower.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to participate in the global City Nature Challenge and will be able to contribute their own observations to the database
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Entry 3 | 20 |
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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.
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Level 1 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to design a horse agility course suited to their selected equine partner.
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Entry 3 | 10 |
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The learner will demonstrate that they can halt between two poles on the ground.
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Entry 1 | 10 |
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The learner will learn how to and demonstrate their ability to perform a basic faecal egg count (FEC) for horses
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will show that they know these parts of a saddle and bridle - reins, bit, girth, stirrups.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will explore and learn about the environment and nature.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will demonstrate the ability to safely interact with and care for goats.
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Entry 3 | 20 |
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The learner will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in administering worming treatments to horses.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will learn how to and and demonstrate their ability to perform a basic faecal egg count (FEC) for goats.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will ride the horse or pony holding the reins, or make a plausible attempt to hold the reins, according to physical abilities.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to identify fear, anger and excitement in a goat and what causes each emotional state.
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Entry 3 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to check the health of a goat and give feedback on their findings.
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Entry 1 | 10 |
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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.
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WTE1 | 20 |
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The learner will demonstrate a simple exercise that they have learned riding on a horse or pony.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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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.
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Entry 1 | 30 |
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The learner will be able to investigate in detail the positives and challenges when working within the retail industry. This will include customer service and on-line retailing
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Level 1 | 20 |