What you'll be able to do

• State organisational bio-security protocols relating to own area of work
• State the purpose of bio-security protocols and practices in the workplace
• Outline the risks from poor bio-security protocols and practices
• Recognise signs of rodents and pests in the workplace
• Follow organisational measures for site bio-security as instructed
• Wear suitable clothing and footwear at work as instructed
• Keep work areas clean and tidy
• Use cleaning equipment appropriately and in line with instructions
• Use chemicals in ways that comply with health and safety legislation and guidelines and precautions
• Adopt appropriate personal hygiene measures at work
• Maintain personal hygiene in accordance with organisational requirements
• Use chemicals and equipment safely and in line with instructions and organisational procedures
• Store chemicals and equipment safely and in compliance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ instructions
• Report signs of rodents and pests in the workplace to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Dispose of waste in ways which comply with organisational procedures and environmental guidelines

What you'll be able to do

• Know the tasks involved in cleaning stables and yards
• Identify the health, safety and animal welfare legislation related to cleaning stables and yards
• State appropriate ways of dealing with organic and non-organic waste when cleaning stables and yards
• State animal welfare requirements related to cleaning stables and yards
• Identify individuals to whom faults and defects in stabling and equipment should be reported
• Assist with cleaning stables and yards
• Tie up the horse safely and securely
• Clean the stables, including skipping out, full muck out and disinfection
• Dispose of waste in appropriate ways in accordance with instructions
• Select appropriate bedding
• Bed down according to instructions
• Replace feed and water containers as appropriate following cleaning
• Replace equipment according to instructions
• Assist with cleaning the yard
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining the muck area in accordance with instructions
• Clean surface drains to ensure free drainage of excess water
• Report faults and defects in a timely fashion to appropriate individuals
• Work in ways that promote health, safety and animal welfare
• Maintain the health, safety and welfare of humans and horses when cleaning stables and yards
• Take appropriate steps to identify and report hazards encountered in stables and yards
• Select appropriate equipment for cleaning stables and yards
• Use equipment safely and appropriately when cleaning stables and yards
• Participate in the safe cleaning, maintenance and storage of equipment
• Store equipment safely and in line with manufacturers’ guidelines and instructions

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with providing feed and water for horses
• Work safely

What you'll be able to do

• State the range of structures and surfaces that may require maintenance
• Identify tools and equipment used for maintaining structures and surfaces
• State the health and safety legislation and guidelines that apply to maintaining structures and surfaces
• Identify individuals to whom problems and issues should be reported
• Prepare required tools and equipment safely for the task in hand
• Prepare the work area safely and effectively, in line with any instructions
• Carry out maintenance tasks effectively, including cleaning according to instructions
• Carry out maintenance tasks effectively, including rubbing down according to instructions
• Carry out maintenance tasks effectively, including surface protection according to instructions
• Use tools and equipment safely and appropriately
• Report any problems to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Maintain own and others’ health and safety during maintenance work
• Handle waste appropriately and in line with health, safety and environmental legislation and guidelines
• Deal with waste from the site in ways that comply with legislation and environmental guidance
• Leave the site in a clean and safe condition following maintenance work

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with the preparation of outdoor sites for livestock, ensuring they are safe and suitable.
• Assist with the introduction, monitoring and maintenance of livestock on outdoor sites, observing their behaviour and welfare.
• Work safely when preparing and monitoring livestock outdoors, following health and safety guidelines.

What you'll be able to do

• State the health and safety and environmental legislation and guidelines that apply to preparing outdoor sites for planting
• Identify tools, equipment and materials used in preparing sites for planting
• Identify appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used for preparing outdoor sites for planting extensive crops
• Use appropriate PPE when preparing outdoor sites for planting
• Use tools, materials and equipment correctly, safely and effectively when preparing outdoor sites
• Prepare sites in accordance with instructions
• Transport seeds and plants for planting safely, securely and effectively in accordance with instructions
• Carry out planting in accordance with instructions
• Maintain equipment in a safe and effective condition during planting operations
• Maintain the health and safety of self and others when preparing sites and planting extensive crops
• Work in ways that minimise waste and environmental damage when preparing sites and planting extensive crops

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with receiving and storing animal feed, following correct procedures
• Assist with preparing feed for small animals, according to instructions

What you'll be able to do

• Identify tools and equipment commonly used in maintenance tasks
• State the health and safety legislation and guidelines that apply to maintenance work
• Identify individuals to whom issues and problems with maintenance tools and equipment should be reported
• State how to dispose of waste appropriately during maintenance work
• Check that equipment to be maintained is safe, in line with instructions
• Gather hand tools, equipment and materials required for maintenance tasks
• Keep the work area clean and in suitable condition for maintenance work
• Complete the preparation of hand tools, materials and equipment required for maintenance tasks
• Participate in routine site maintence tasks in line with instructions
• Clean tools, equipment and materials safely and appropriately after use
• Store tools, equipment and materials appropriately and in line with manufacturers’ instructions and guidelines after use
• Maintain own and others health and safety during maintenance work
• Report hazards to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Dispose of waste in line with relevant environmental legislation and guidelines following maintenance work
• Carry out works in ways which minimise environmental impact

What you'll be able to do

• Know the health and safety legislation that relates to the operation of tractors
• State the legal minimum ages for tractor driving on private land
• State the legal minimum ages for tractor driving on public roads
• Identify potential risks involved in operating tractors with and without attachments
• Identify a range of commonly used tractor attachments
• Identify risks and hazards related to tractor preparation and operation
• Identify individuals to whom problems and concerns about tractors and attachments should be reported
• Carry out pre-start checks on tractors in line with legislation and procedures
• Adjust the operator environment to meet personal needs
• Check the immediate work area for risks and hazards
• Fuel the vehicle ready for given tasks
• Confirm that tractors are safe and ready for use
• Take appropriate actions to mitigate and minimise risks and hazards when operating tractors
• Follow the correct procedure when starting tractors
• Use appropriate warning signals when operating tractors
• Safely move and manoeuvre tractors as instructed
• Adjust operating procedures to meet changes in weather conditions
• Adjust operating procedures to meet changes in ground conditions
• Adjust operating procedures to meet changes in types of terrain
• Deal appropriately with hazards and obstacles encountered during tractor operations in line with standard practice
• Follow health, safety and other relevant legislation at all times during tractor operations
• Leave the vehicle in a safe and suitable condition after use
• Report concerns and issues related to tractor operations to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Explain the purpose and function of a range of commonly used tractor attachments
• Identify pre-operational checks to be carried out on a range of tractor attachments
• Explain health and safety requirements for operating tractors with attachments
• Select appropriate attachments for the tasks in hand
• Carry out pre-operational checks on attachments prior to use
• Ensure that the immediate work area is suitable for mounting attachments and free from hazards and obstacles
• Fix attachments to tractors in line with instructions and industry good practice
• Ensure that attachments are secure and safe
• Assess the immediate work area for hazards and obstacles when operating tractors with attachments
• Take appropriate action to deal with hazards and obstacles prior to commencing work with tractors and attachments
• Safely manoeuvre the tractor and attachment with due consideration for the type and size of attachment
• Adapt operating procedures and movements to allow for weather conditions when operating tractors with attachments
• Adapt operating procedures and movements to allow for ground conditions when operating tractors with attachments
• Adapt operating procedures and movements to allow for types of terrain when operating tractors with attachments
• Deal with hazards and obstacles encountered during tractor and attachment operations in ways that comply with legislation, instructions and guidance
• Operate tractors with attachments in ways that comply with health and safety legislation, instructions and guidance
• Report issues and concerns relating to tractor and attachment operations to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with monitoring and caring for the health and well-being of animals, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
• Assist with providing food and water for animals, ensuring their needs are met

What you'll be able to do

• State the health, safety and animal welfare legislation that relates to cleaning a range of animal accommodation
• Identify appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for cleaning animal accommodation
• Identify the equipment and materials required for cleaning a range of animal accommodation
• Prepare equipment and materials for cleaning animal accommodation
• Prepare animal accommodation for cleaning
• Clean animal accommodation according to instructions and guidelines
• Leave animal accommodation in a safe and appropriate condition following cleaning
• Maintain health, safety and welfare of humans and animals during the cleaning process
• Identify checks that should be carried out on a range of animal equipment
• State ways of keeping animal accommodation safe and secure
• Identify common maintenance tasks relating to animal accommodation
• Identify safe and appropriate ways of dealing with waste when cleaning and maintaining animal accommodation
• Carry out appropriate checks on animal accommodation, following instructions
• Keep the animal accommodation safe and secure during work
• Identify any health, safety and animal welfare concerns related to animal accommodation
• Report concerns about the condition and safety of animal accommodation to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Carry out routine maintenance of animal accommodation under supervision
• Work in ways which maintain the health, safety and welfare of humans and animals during maintenance of animal accommodation

What you'll be able to do

• Clean animal accommodation with assistance from a supervisor or colleague.
• Maintain animal accommodation with assistance from a supervisor or colleague.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify tools and equipment commonly used in maintenance tasks
• State the health and safety legislation and guidelines that apply to maintenance work
• Identify individuals to whom issues and problems with maintenance tools and equipment should be reported
• State how to dispose of waste appropriately during maintenance work
• Check that equipment to be maintained is safe, in line with instructions
• Gather hand tools, equipment and materials required for maintenance tasks
• Keep the work area clean and in suitable condition for maintenance work
• Complete the preparation of hand tools, materials and equipment required for maintenance tasks
• Participate in maintenance tasks for manual and mechanical equipment in line with health and safety legislation and workplace instructions and guidance
• Clean tools, equipment and materials safely and appropriately after use
• Store tools, equipment and materials appropriately and in line with manufacturers’ instructions and guidelines after use
• Maintain own and others health and safety during maintenance work
• Report hazards to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Dispose of waste in line with relevant environmental legislation and guidelines following maintenance work
• Carry out works in ways which minimise environmental impact

What you'll be able to do

• Describe how to check that conditions and surface are suitable for maintenance
• Identify tools and equipment used for maintaining a range of grass surfaces
• State suitable methods for maintaining grass surfaces safely
• Check that conditions and surfaces are suitable for maintenance according to instructions
• Check that tools and equipment are appropriate for the conditions and surfaces to be maintained
• Use suitable methods for maintaining a range of grass surfaces safely and in accordance with instructions
• Carry out works so that grass height and edges meet requirements and instructions
• Work in ways which minimise damage to grass on site
• Work in ways which minimise damage to features on site
• Work in ways which minimise damage to services on site
• Work in ways which minimise damage to wildlife on site
• Dispose of waste and grass cuttings appropriately and in line with environmental guidelines
• Report problems with grass surfaces, tools and equipment to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Maintain tools and equipment in a fit and proper state during maintenance works
• Work in ways which maintains the health, safety and welfare of self during maintenance work
• Select appropriate tools and equipment for tasks to be completed
• Prepare tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Use tools and equipment safely, securely and effectively
• Clean tools appropriately and according to manufacturers’ instructions
• Store tools and equipment safely and securely according to manufacturers’ guidelines and instructions

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with moving animals from one place to another, following established procedures.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of animals from transport, ensuring their safety and welfare.

What you'll be able to do

• Ensure feed and water are appropriate for livestock requirements in terms of quantity according to instructions
• Ensure feed and water are appropriate for livestock requirements in terms of suitability according to instructions
• Confirm that enclosure boundaries are safe and secure
• Take appropriate actions to remedy issues with enclosure boundaries
• Report potential risks to livestock to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Assist with the introduction of livestock to outdoor sites safely and appropriately in line with instructions and industry guidelines
• Monitor the number and condition of livestock in line with instructions
• Report changes on the number and condition of livestock to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Monitor site boundaries to ensure continuing safety, security and suitability
• Adjust feed and water supplies in accordance with livestock needs and instructions
• Report issues and concerns relating to the site to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Maintain the health, safety and welfare of humans and livestock in outdoor environments
• Follow relevant legislation, guidelines and industry codes of practice when working with livestock outdoors

What you'll be able to do

• Maintain bedding in a stable to ensure a clean and comfortable environment for horses.
• Groom horses to maintain their hygiene and health.
• Put on and remove horse clothing appropriately.
• Tack up and un-tack horses correctly and safely.
• Clean tack to maintain its condition and ensure its safe use.

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with loading and unloading physical resources in the workplace
• State the health and safety legislation that relates to loading and unloading physical resources in the workplace
• Identify manual handling processes and procedures relevant to loading and unloading physical resources
• Identify physical sources that may require transportation in the workplace
• Identify lifting equipment that may be used when loading and unloading physical resources
• Assist with loading and unloading physical resources in the workplace
• Carry out lifting operations in ways that comply with health, safety and manual handling legislation, guidance and instructions
• Use lifting equipment safely and appropriately for loading and unloading physical resources
• Position physical resources safely and securely in ways that protect them from damage and contamination
• Assist with the transportation of physical resources within the work area
• Operate powered and non-powered transportation equipment safely and in accordance with instructions and safety requirements
• Take appropriate measures to minimise environmental impact and damage from the transportation of physical resources
• Monitor the safety and condition of physical resources during transportation
• Take appropriate actions to protect physical resources from damage and contamination during transport
• Maintain own and others’ health and safety when transporting physical resources in the workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the legislation that applies to providing animal care in a range of situations
• Identify natural behaviours of a range of animals in captivity
• State the environmental requirements that promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the animals
• State methods for monitoring the animals’ physical condition, behaviour, and general health and wellbeing
• Identify individuals who should be informed about concerns relating to the health, safety, wellbeing and environment of animals in care
• Follow relevant legislation, guidelines and industry codes of practice when working with animals
• Provide animals with opportunities to display natural behaviours
• Provide appropriate care and enrichment activities for a range of animals
• Monitor animals’ physical condition, behaviour, and general health and wellbeing
• Monitor the suitability of the environment for the animals
• Maintain the health, safety and welfare of humans and animals at all times
• Report concerns about animals’ health, safety, wellbeing and environment to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Identify appropriate feed types and quantities for a range of animals
• State the importance of appropriate sources of water for animals
• Identify equipment used for feeding a range of animals
• State how to dispose of animal feed waste in hygienic and environmentally-friendly ways
• State the importance of good hygiene practices when providing feed and water for animals
• State who should be informed about concerns relating to changes in animals eating and drinking habits
• Provide appropriate types and quantities of food to a range of animals in line with instructions
• Supply animals with correct quantities of water from appropriate sources
• Monitor the eating and drinking habits of a range of animals
• Maintain accurate records relating to the eating and drinking habits of a range of animals
• Report concerns about changes to animals eating and drinking habits to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Carry out appropriate cleaning and maintenance of equipment used to provide feed and water to animals
• Store equipment safely and securely in appropriate storage
• Dispose of waste in line with legislation, guidance and instructions
• Maintain health, safety and welfare of humans and animals during work

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the relevant health, safety and welfare legislation for working in planted areas
• Identify the tasks involved in caring for planted areas
• Outline basic requirements for healthy plant growth in indoor and outdoor planted areas
• Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the tasks
• Select tools and equipment suitable to complete required tasks safely and effectively
• Work in ways that comply with health, safety and welfare legislation and risk assessments
• Apply appropriate tools, equipment, methods and techniques to cultivate soil
• Carry out basic care and maintenance for a range of cultivated plants
• Remove unwanted plants from planted areas
• Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with health, safety and environmental legislation and guidelines
• Leave the site clean and tidy

What you'll be able to do

• Care for a planted area
• Care for a planted area

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different types of unwanted plants
• Identify a range of unwanted plants commonly known as “weeds”
• Identify a range of plants that are considered to be invasive species
• Outline the characteristics of different types of invasive species and unwanted plants
• Identify plant species that may be harmful to animals and humans
• Explain the impacts of invasive plant species on native plant species, native wildlife species, human activity and commercial crop growing
• Identify health, safety and environmental legislation, guidance and codes of practice that relate to the management and removal of unwanted and invasive plant species
• Prepare for clearing and weeding outdoor spaces
• Identify tools and equipment commonly used for clearing and weeding outdoor spaces
• Identify appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment for clearing and weeding outdoor spaces
• State methods for clearing and weeding different types of ground conditions in outdoor spaces
• Identify risks from unwanted plants and invasive species when clearing and weeding outdoor spaces
• Clear and weed outdoor spaces
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the tasks and conditions
• Deal with unwanted plants and invasive species in line with legislation, guidance and instructions
• Dispose of waste vegetation in ways which comply with legislation, guidance and instructions
• Dispose of waste appropriately in ways that comply with legislation, guidance and instructions
• Leave the work area clean and tidy
• Clean tools and equipment safely and in line with manufacturers’ instructions after use
• Store tools and equipment safely and appropriately in line with manufacturers’ instructions after use
• Ensure the work area is clear of waste and waste vegetation
• Leave the area clean and tidy

What you'll be able to do

• Lead horses in hand safely and effectively, including positioning, turning, and hand placement.
• Lead horses safely and effectively to enclosed riding areas, including those that are tacked up.
• Mount and dismount horses safely and effectively, including safety checks and procedures for using mounting blocks, the ground, or a leg up.
• Perform basic riding exercises, including maintaining correct posture and applying aids for transitions, turns, and circles.
• Ride a horse safely and effectively in an enclosed space, maintaining balance, performing basic figures, applying aids, and riding over ground poles, before dismounting safely.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the dangers to humans and horses from a dusty environment
• Outline the dangers of wearing perfume and jewellery when grooming and washing horses
• Explain when to use different grooming techniques
• Explain the importance of drying horses’ legs after washing
• Outline the different grooming requirements for stabled horses
• Outline the different grooming requirements for grass kept horses
• Explain why any changes in the condition of horses’ shoes must be reported
• Identify the contents of a grooming kit
• Identify commonly used equipment required for grooming and washing horses
• Explain methods for maintaining a range of equipment used for grooming and washing horses
• Outline current health, safety, animal welfare and environmental protection legislation that relates to grooming and washing horses
• Outline ways to minimise environmental damage from grooming and washing horses
• Describe appropriate methods for disposing of organic and inorganic waste from grooming and washing horses
• Follow approved methods for washing horses’ feet and legs
• Follow approved methods for washing horses’ tail
• Sponge horses down as instructed
• Groom horses in preparation for exercise
• Groom horses following exercise
• Report concerns about changes in the condition of the horses’ shoes to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Report hazards to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Select appropriate grooming and other equipment according to instructions
• Prepare relevant grooming and other equipment correctly in line with manufacturers’ instructions
• Use appropriate grooming equipment safely and effectively according to instructions
• Maintain grooming and other equipment in a clean and fit state in line with instructions and manufacturers’ guidelines
• Store grooming and other equipment correctly and safely after use in line with instructions and manufacturers’ guidelines
• Work in ways which maintain the health, safety and welfare of humans and animals when grooming and washing horses
• Work in ways which are consistent with health, safety and animal welfare legislation, guidance and industry codes of practice when grooming and washing horses

What you'll be able to do

• Know about commonly harvested crops, weeds, and diseases, including identification, harmful effects, and control measures.
• Know about using and caring for tools and equipment used for harvesting crops, including appropriate selection, safe usage, and maintenance.
• Harvest a range of crops, including PPE requirements, harvesting methods, crop rejection criteria, and handling techniques.
• Harvest a range of crops, using appropriate PPE and methods, rejecting unsuitable crops, handling crops carefully, and reporting issues.
• Maintain the site during and following harvest, including waste disposal methods and the importance of health, safety, and hygiene.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand your Health and Safety rights and responsibilities as an employee
• Understand the health and safety requirements and responsibilities of employers
• Understand how to prevent accidents in the workplace and how to deal with them if they occur
• Understand how to perform workplace tasks safely, following established procedures and guidelines

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for hedgelaying
• Lay a hedge
• Understand the importance of maintaining laid hedges

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the characteristics and advantages of a range of woody plants
• State the scientific and common names for a range of species of tree
• Identify the characteristics and advantages of a range of species of tree in gardens and landscapes
• State the common and scientific names for a range of shrubs
• Identify the characteristics and advantages of a range of common shrubs for gardens and landscapes
• Know about the characteristics and advantages of a range of herbaceous plants
• State the common and scientific names for a range of herbaceous perennials
• Identify the characteristics and advantages of a range of herbaceous perennials for gardens and landscapes
• State the common and scientific names for a range of herbaceous annuals
• Identify the characteristics and advantages of a range of herbaceous hardy annuals and half-hardy annuals for gardens and landscapes

What you'll be able to do

• Follow simple instructions to complete a task
• Carry out routine tasks and activities under supervision according to the requirements of the workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the range of subjects that can be studied within land-based studies.
• Know the different industries that comprise the land-based sector.
• Know the various career opportunities available within the land-based sector.
• Locate and access information regarding routes into land-based careers.
• Access information on routes into land-based careers.
• Understand the specific skills and knowledge required for a particular land-based career.
• Understand the personal qualities that are beneficial in a specific land-based career.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the health, safety and environmental legislation that applies to the use of water-based preservatives
• State the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that applies to using water-based preservatives
• State the tasks involved in maintaining wooden structures with water-based preservatives
• List the tools, equipment and materials required for maintaining wooden structures with water-based preservatives
• Follow relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and guidance when working with water-based preservative
• Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools and equipment in accordance with risk assessment and health and safety guidance
• Use relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately when working with water-based preservative
• Use materials, tools and equipment appropriately and safely when working with water-based preservative
• Carry out activities to maintain wooden structures with water-based preservative
• Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with health and safety and environmental guidance and in line with site requirements
• Leave the site clean and tidy

What you'll be able to do

• Identify signs of good health and poor health in horses
• Describe the physical characteristics of horses
• State normal temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate in healthy horses
• State normal expectations of horses’ weight, coat and skin condition
• Describe the normal behaviour and feeding habits of horses
• State how to physically examine a horse for warmth
• List the factors that can influence the health and physical condition of horses
• Identify the contents of an equine medicine cabinet
• Prepare stables for sick horses
• Identify the principles for caring for a sick horse
• State the importance of maintaining horses’ body temperature, ensuring clean air, and conducting regular checks and monitoring of horses
• State the daily water requirements for horses
• Identify common ailments in horses and potential injury sites on horses
• Describe how to check horses for injury
• Identify different types of wounds commonly associated with injuries in horses
• State common causes of leg wounds in horses
• Describe basic wound treatment for horses
• State commonly found skin conditions in horses
• Identify the main signs and symptoms of colic in horses
• State the importance of monitoring and recording treatments for horses
• State when a vet should be called to horses
• Identify appropriate equipment for moving horses in hand
• State equipment used by handlers when moving horses in hand
• State the correct procedure for moving a horse in hand in trot, walk and run
• State the process for turning horses out into enclosed spaces
• List safety considerations when turning horses out into enclosed spaces
• Put on appropriate equipment for moving horses in hand
• Carry out walking, trotting and running with horses in hand
• Turn horses out into an enclosed space

What you'll be able to do

• State own responsibilities under health, safety and animal welfare legislation
• Describe how to promote the health and well-being of animals
• Describe how to minimise stress and injury in animals
• State why animals need exercise
• State how and why the type and amount of exercise varies between different species and between different animals
• Describe how animals optimise their own physical functions and appearance
• Identify the signs of health in a range of animals
• State signs which may indicate potential problems with animals’ health and well-being
• State actions to take in case of concerns and issues with animals’ health and well-being
• List the signs and symptoms of stress in a range of animals
• State how to recognise animal health emergencies
• State actions to take should an animal health emergency occur
• State the importance of reporting unusual signs and behaviour in a range of animals
• Give examples of preventative care designed to maintain the health and well-being of animals
• State appropriate methods and systems for feeding animals
• Describe the normal feeding habits of a range of animals
• Outline hygiene requirements for providing food and water to animals
• State the importance of disposing of animal food waste in hygienic and environmentally appropriate ways

What you'll be able to do

• State the health, safety and environmental legislation and guidelines that apply to preparing ground for sowing and planting
• Outline the steps involved in preparing ground for sowing and planting
• Give reasons for ensuring the prepared surface is level and even
• State potential problems that may occur if the tilth is too fine
• State potential problems that may occur if the tilth is too coarse
• State the importance of correct consolidation of the soil
• Conduct risk assessments appropriate to the site to be prepared
• Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable for the site and the activity
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately when preparing ground for sowing and planting
• Prepare the ground using appropriate methods and equipment
• Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with health, safety and environmental legislation and guidance
• Work in ways which maintain the health, safety and security of humans and the site and are in line with environmental guidelines
• Leave the site clean and tidy

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare the ground for sowing or planting
• Prepare the ground for sowing or planting under supervision

What you'll be able to do

• Know about health and safety in land-based industries
• Outline the health and safety legislation, guidance and codes that apply to working in land-based industries
• Identify the purpose of generic risk assessments
• Identify the purpose of site-specific risk assessments
• Identify the purpose of task-specific risk assessments
• Identify the purpose of emergency action plans
• Outline the steps required to produce risk assessments
• Identify appropriate individuals to whom concerns relating to tools and equipment should be reported
• Identify appropriate individuals to whom concerns relating to health and safety should be reported
• Identify appropriate individuals to whom concerns relating to the working environment should be reported
• Outline the role and responsibilities of employers in relation to health and safety in the workplace
• Outline the role and responsibilities of employees in relation to health and safety in the workplace
• Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate for the tasks in hand
• Explain how selected PPE meets the safety requirements of the tasks in hand
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a range of land-based tasks
• Select appropriate hand and power tools and equipment for the tasks in hand
• Demonstrate safe and effective use of hand and power tools and equipment
• Check the condition of hand and power tools and equipment before and after use
• Report issues and faults with hand and power tools and equipment to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Participate in routine maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment safely in line with instructions
• Store tools and equipment safely and securely in line with manufacturers’ guidelines and instructions
• Outline safe working practices for the tasks in hand
• Outline the purpose and importance of workplace emergency procedures
• Demonstrate safe and effective working practices
• Follow workplace emergency procedures as and when required
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment
• Dispose of waste in line with legislation, codes of practice and instructions

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the main hand tools used in gardens
• Outline safety concerns related to hand tools used in gardens
• State the health and safety legislation and guidelines that apply to using gardening hand tools
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of a spade, forks, trowel, watering can and wheelbarrow
• Clean tools and equipment appropriately after use
• Store tools and equipment safely and securely according to manufacturers instructions following use
• Prepare soil in readiness for vegetable production by digging over to remove weeds, levelling, and achieving an appropriate tilth
• Carry out soil preparation including building compost heaps, turning compost heaps, spreading compost, stacking manure and spreading manure
• Work in ways that maintain the health and safety of self and others
• Work in ways that comply with environmental legislation and guidelines

What you'll be able to do

• Sow grass seed by hand, including the tools and equipment required
• Sow grass seed by hand effectively and safely

What you'll be able to do

• List the tasks involved in sowing grass seed by hand
• Identify the benefits of sowing grass seed by hand
• Identify appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for hand sowing grass seed
• Conduct appropriate risk assessments before commencing hand sowing activities
• Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), materials and equipment to meet recommendations of risk assessments and instructions
• Carry out hand sowing of grass seed in line with instructions
• Dispose of waste and debris in line with environmental legislation and guidelines and instructions
• Leave site clean and tidy

What you'll be able to do

• Know about common pests, diseases and disorders that affect plants and trees
• Identify a range of common pests that affect plants and trees
• State the signs and symptoms of pest damage in plants
• State the benefits and drawbacks of a range of commonly used pest control methods
• Identify individuals to whom pest problems and damage in plants and trees should be reported
• State the importance of accurate record keeping when dealing with pests and pest control in plants and trees
• Monitor plants and trees for pest damage
• Carry out routine monitoring of plants and trees for signs of pest damage
• Implement appropriate pest control methods safely and in line with instructions
• Report issues of pest damage to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Follow relevant health, safety, environmental and animal welfare legislation when dealing with pest control in plants
• Know about common diseases and disorders that affect plants and trees
• Identify a range of common disorders and diseases that can affect plants and trees
• State the signs and symptoms of a range of diseases and disorders in plants and trees
• State the advantages and disadvantages of a range of common control measures for diseases and disorders in plants and trees
• Identify individuals to whom diseases and disorders in plants and trees should be reported
• State the importance of accurate record keeping related to pests and pest control measures in plants and trees
• Monitor plants and trees for signs of disease and disorder
• Carry out routine monitoring of plants and trees for signs of disease and disorders
• Implement appropriate control measures safely according to instructions
• Report issues of disease and disorder in plants and trees to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion
• Follow relevant health, safety, environmental and animal welfare legislation when dealing with disease and disorder control in plants and trees

What you'll be able to do

• Know about different types of soil
• List the characteristics of different types of soil in terms of pH balance, water retention and promoting healthy plant growth
• Identify a range of organic and inorganic materials for improving soil condition
• State why different types of plants require different types of soil
• Identify the environmental impacts of using organic and inorganic soil improvers
• Understand how to assess the condition of soil
• Explain the purpose of digging soil pits
• Outline appropriate tests for soil texture and compaction, water infiltration and retention, pH level of soil and organic matter content
• Identify waterlogged soil
• Outline the effects of waterlogging on soil
• Know about the characteristics of a range of crop types
• Identify two different crops from arable fodder and forage
• State the different uses of four common crops
• Identify suitable storage facilities for two different crop products
• Produce an annual calendar of events for one specific crop
• Understand the functions and features of plant structures
• State the features and functions of seeds, flowers, roots, stems and leaves for a range of different types of plants
• Understand the main growth requirements for seed germination and plant growth
• List the requirements for germination for a range of seed plants and healthy plant growth
• State how to meet the germination and plant growth requirements for an individual plant type