10 Aug 2020
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
The Skills for the Land-based sector qualifications form part of a suite of ‘Skills for…’ qualifications that cover a number of sectors and are available at Entry 3 and Level 1. The employability skills units are common across the suite, enabling easy transfer of credits between qualifications and supporting opportunities for cross-faculty working.
The qualifications have been developed with the support of a number of further education colleges, training providers and adult and community learning providers. They have been designed to be consistent with the principles for study programmes for 16-19 year olds but are also relevant, particularly in the case of the smaller qualifications, for adults including the unemployed. These qualifications are also suitable for pre-16 learners.
The Skills for the Land-based sector qualifications are intended to provide learners with a broad introduction to the land-based sector, equipping learners with underpinning knowledge and skills specific to the sector alongside a range of transferable employability skills. They are designed to support progression to further learning and ultimately to work in the land-based or other related sectors.
Changes to our “Skills for…” qualifications
The recent review of our Vocational qualifications has resulted in changes to qualifications in the Land-based sector that will come in to effect as of the 1st August 2020. Please refer to the new Skills for the Land-based Sector qualification specification or unit spreadsheet for further details.
Rules of Combination
Learners must achieve 18 credits – they must complete the two mandatory units from the Mandatory Group (M), totalling 8 credits. In addition, they must complete a minimum of 3 credits from Group O1 (Optional units - Land Based) and 7 further credits from either Group O1 or Group O2 (Optional units - Employability Skills, English and Maths). Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title.
Units
Learners must complete the two units from this group.
Health and Safety in the Land-based Workplace
Working in the Land-based sector
Leaners must complete a minimum of 8 credits from this group with a minimum of 2 credits at Level 1.
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Animal Health and Wellbeing
Animal Health and Wellbeing
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Caring for Animals: Feeding and Grooming
Caring for Animals: Feeding and Grooming
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Carrying out a Land-based (an Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry) Project
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Carrying out an Animal Care Project
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Cleaning and Maintaining Animal Accommodation
Cleaning and Maintaining Animal Accommodation
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Cultivating Compost and Soils
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Cultivating Herbs
Cultivating Herbs
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Cultivating Plant Cuttings
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Dealing with Emergencies in Animal Care
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Estate Maintenance
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Floristry Techniques
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Garden Habitats
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Garden Maintenance
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Identifying and Controlling Common Pests
Identifying and Controlling Common Pests and Diseases
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Lawn Care
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Moving, Handling, Catching and Restraining Small Animals
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Organic Horticulture
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Planting in a Container
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Practical Floristry Skills
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Propagating Plants
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Receiving, Storing and Preparing animal Feed
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Soils and Crop Plants
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Sowing and Growing Techniques
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
The Seasons in Gardening
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Understanding Animals
Understanding Animals
A maximum of 7 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c .
A maximum of 7 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c .
Applying for a Job
Career Planning
Communication Skills for Work
Conduct at Work
Customer service skills
Digital Skills for Work
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Interview Skills
Introduction to Self-Employment
Making the Most of Work Placement
Negotiation Skills
Numeracy Skills for Work
Searching for a Job
Self-Management Skills for Work
Setting and Meeting Work-Related Targets
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Skills for Effective Participants
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Skills for Reflective Learners
Solving Work-Related Problems
Time Management
Working Safely
Working in a Team
Working with Colleagues
A maximum of 7 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c .
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Engage in Discussion
Engage in Discussion
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Listen and Respond
Listen and Respond
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Read for Information
Read for Information
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Read for Purpose and Meaning
Read for Purpose and Meaning
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Speak to Communicate
Speak to Communicate
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Write Accurately
Write with Accuracy
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Write to Communicate
Write to Communicate
A maximum of 7 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c .
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Making Calculations
Making Calculations
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Money, Time and Temperature
Money, Time and Temperature
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Using Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Numerical Relationships, Algebra and Ratios
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Using and Communicating Data
Using and Communicating Data
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Using Probability
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Using Size, Shape and Measures
Using Size, Shape and Space
What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification is suitable for learners with an interest in the land based sector. Learner have the opportunity to either focus solely on animal care or on land based studies (agriculture, horticulture and forestry) or a combination of both. It is particularly appropriate for:
• young people interested in a career in the land based sector who intend to access level 2 qualifications or a level 2 apprenticeship but need a comprehensive learning programme at level 1 before they will be ready to access level 2
• young people and adults, including those who have had a significant break from or disjointed experience of education, who wish to work in the land-based sector but need an extensive grounding in the subject and an opportunity to develop more general workplace skills, usually over a two-year period, before applying for work.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
Learners will develop a broad understanding of the land based sector and skills. Depending upon their choice of units learners develop practical skills in animal care or agriculture, horticulture and forestry or a combination of both. They will also develop their employability skills.
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
This qualification is part of a suite which includes an Award, Certificate and Diploma. Learners should take the Diploma if they need a comprehensive introduction to the sector, as well as more generic workplace skills, usually over a two-year period, before progressing to a level 2 Apprenticeship or Level 2 qualification, or to employment (with further training where possible), as illustrated in the target learner profiles provided above.
Progression & Entry Requirements
This qualification is part of a suite which includes an Award, Certificate and Diploma. Learners should take the Certificate should take the Certificate if you need a broad introduction to the sector, as well as more generic workplace skills, before progressing to a Level 1 qualification or to employment (with further training where possible).Funding information
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- Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award In Skills for the Land-based Sector (Entry 3)
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- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Skills for the Land-based Sector
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Skills for the Land-based Sector
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