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 296 challenges in the Vocational area 'Land-based'

Challenge Level NLH
The learner will demonstrate a simple exercise that they have learned riding on a horse or pony.
WTE1  10
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
The learner will learn how to and and demonstrate their ability to perform a basic faecal egg count (FEC) for goats.
Level 1  20
The learner will show an understanding of basic pony handling and grooming.
Entry 2  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 be able to identify fear, anger and excitement in a donkey and what causes each emotional state.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to state a range of land based settings and identify the roles with in the settings.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to identify a crayfish's environment and state the differences in crayfish found in multiple locations.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop a comprehensive understanding of the potential safety issues when being around donkeys and the safety precautions that should be taken to minimize accidents.
Level 1  20
The learner will be able to safely check that a goat is healthy.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to check the health of a donkey and give feedback on their findings.
Entry 1  10
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
The learner will be able to safely provide appropriate hoof care to donkeys.
Entry 3  20
The learner will have an understanding and application of health and safety practices in an equestrian workplace.
Entry 3  10
The learner will build independence in caring for donkeys, exploring methods of keeping donkey paddocks clean and tidy.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to safely check that a donkey is healthy.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to safely lead a horse around an agility course.
Entry 3  30
The learner will be able to identify and use correct brushes in order to groom a donkey correctly and show safe working practice.
Entry 2  20
The learner will able to observe and develop skills to maintain the school grounds which will include maintaining fencing, gates, storage boxes, planters.
Entry 3  30
The learner will be able to safely take a horse for a walk and support them to forage for safe, wild food.
Level 1  20