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 295 challenges in the Vocational area 'Land-based'

Challenge	Level	NLH
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
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
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
Preparing a plot of land. Learners will be able to prepare a plot of land and demonstrate methods to improve soil quality for growing purposes , using the correct equipment, PPE and storage methods.	Level 1	20
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
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 3	10
Participate in producing kindling learners will participate in making kindling to sell, by recycling wooden pallets	Entry 2	20
Farm machinery and equipment Learners will be able to identify items of farm machinery or equipment and match these to farming tasks	WTE1	10
Experiencing nature and the environment Learners will experience activities related to nature and the environment.	WTE1	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
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
Farm machinery and equipment Learners will be able to identify items of farm machinery or equipment, how they are used and requirements for their safe use including their care or maintenance.	Entry 3	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
Horticulture - Preparing a site Learners will prepare an area of ground ready for planting.	Entry 1	10
Farm to fork Learners will be able to use knowledge of food and ingredients and link this to the foods origins.	WTE1	20
Forage for fruit ready to make preserves Learner will be able to forage safely for fruit and demonstrate knowledge of the benefits of making preserves.	Entry 3	10
Developing Functional Skills: Nature and the Environment Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of nature and the environment.	Entry 1	10
Participating in activities linked to Nature and the Environment Learners will participate in activities related to nature and the environment.	WTE1	10
Developing Functional Skills: Nature and the Environment Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of nature and the environment.	WTE1	10
Horticulture - Preparing a plot of land Learners will be supported to prepare a plot of land and demonstrate methods to improve soil quality for growing purposes , using the correct equipment, PPE and storage methods.	Entry 3	20