Lantra Awards
    Level 2
    QN: 610/4757/0
    Curriculum Active

    Lantra Awards Level 2 Certificate in Land-based Activities (Agriculture)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Lantra Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 237 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    Lantra Awards
    Syllabus Units
    11 Units
    Guided Hours
    237 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Construct and maintain boundaries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work to health and safety requirements when constructing and maintaining boundaries
    • Understand how to use and maintain equipment for use when constructing and maintaining boundaries
    • Be able to use equipment correctly and in a safe manner when constructing and maintaining boundaries
    • Understand the different type of boundaries and the reasons for their use
    • Know how to plan the construction of boundaries
    • Know how to use backfill material to construct a boundary
    • Be able to construct a boundary for a specified use to the correct requirements
    • Be able to dispose of waste in a safe manner and according to instructions
    • Understand the need to maintain constructed boundaries
    • Know how to minimise environmental damage and promote sustainability
    2

    Establish plants and/or seeds in soil

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when establishing plants and/or seeds in soil
    • Be able to use and maintain equipment for establishing plant and/or seeds in soil
    • Be able to assess the planting area for the soil type
    • Be able to survey the planting area to assess environmental factors
    • Know how to select the correct plants and/or seeds or crops for the soil
    • Be able to select, plant and/or sow seeds
    • Be able to correctly use backfill materials
    • Be able to handle and transport plants and/or seeds
    • Be able to care for an establishment of seeding planting
    • Know how to manage pests and disease to protect the establishment of seeding planting
    • Be able to dispose of waste that has been generated during plant and/or seed establishment
    3

    Farm animal(s) and/or livestock welfare

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the legislation that promotes and protects farm animal and livestock health and welfare
    • Know the key aspects of animal(s) and livestock welfare
    • Be able to work safely when working with animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Understand the difference between animal(s) and livestock classification
    • Know different farm animal(s)/livestock breeds and gender types
    • Know farm animal(s)/livestock identification methods and the reasons for their use
    • Know how to recognise signs of good health in farm animal(s)/livestock
    • Know how to recognise signs of ill health in farm animal(s)/livestock
    • Know conditions and diseases treated with medicines
    • Be able to assist in treating farm animal(s)/livestock with veterinary medicines
    • Know how to record medicine treatments
    • Be able to assist in recording medicine treatments13 Know how to implement effective biosecurity measures for farm animal(s)/livestock
    4

    Handle animal(s) and/or livestock

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to work safely when handling animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Be able to work safely when handling animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Be able to carry out activities using a risk assessment when handling animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Know the five freedoms association with animal health and wellbeing
    • Know how to safely handle animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Be able to approach, handle and release different species of animal(s) and/or livestock safely and correctly
    • Know how to report concerns when handling animal(s) and/or livestock
    5

    Move animal(s) and/or livestock safely between locations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when moving animal(s) and/or livestock2 Know how to assess a new location when moving animal(s) and/or livestock3 Know how to identify specific risks when moving animal(s) and/or livestock to between locations
    • Know how to move animal(s) and/or livestock between locations
    • Know how to maintain accurate records for off farm movements
    • Be able to prepare for moving animal(s) and/or livestock between locations
    • Be able to move animal(s) and/or livestock between locations
    6

    Prepare and maintain livestock accommodation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when preparing and maintaining livestock accommodation
    • Know livestock accommodation requirements
    • Be able to prepare livestock accommodation
    • Be able to carry out routine cleaning procedures in preparation for livestock
    • Be able to prepare accommodation ready for livestock
    • Be able to maintain livestock accommodation
    • Be able to maintain, clean and store equipment after use
    7

    Prepare and monitor sites for livestock outdoors

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the definition of livestock
    • Know a range of livestock
    • Be able to work safely when working with livestock outdoors
    • Be able to prepare outdoor livestock sites
    • Know how to monitor livestock on outdoor sites
    • Know how to monitor livestock health
    • Be able to monitor livestock on outdoor sites
    • Know how to report monitoring activities for livestock outdoors
    • Know how to implement effective biosecurity measures for livestock outdoors
    • Know relevant health and welfare legislation that protects livestock outdoors
    8

    Provide feed and water to animal(s) and/or livestock

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when providing feed and water to animal(s) and/or livestock
    • maintain and store relevant equipment for feeding and watering animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Be able to use
    • maintain and store equipment for feeding and watering animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Know how to dispose of waste from feeding and watering animal(s) and/or livestock safely and correctly
    • Be able to dispose of waste safely and correctly when feeding and watering animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Know how to provide feed to animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Know how to provide water to animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Know how to deal with any risks or difficulties when feeding animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Know how to provide accurate reporting information when feeding and watering animal(s) and/or livestock
    • Be able to provide feed and water to animal(s) and/or livestock
    9

    Teamwork skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand effective team
    • Understand different roles and the impact they have on a team
    • Understand the role communication has on effective team
    • Understand conflict and how it effects team
    • Understand objectives to achieve a particular goal
    • Be able to identify own strengths and role within the team
    • Be able to achieve individual and team objectives
    • Be able to give and receive constructive feedback
    • Be able to reflect on own performance and that of the team
    • Understand how to improve own performance as a member of a team
    10

    Understand health and safety within land-based activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the legislation and regulations that apply to land-based activities
    • Know employer and employee health and safety responsibilities
    • Know how to communicate health and safety information clearly and in a manner that can be understood
    • Know how to maintain the health and safety of self
    • Know how to maintain health and safety when working in a land-based industry
    • Understand the key requirements to maintain a health and safety work environment
    • Be able to carry out risk assessments for land-based activities
    • Know how to maintain tools and equipment for land-based activities
    • Know how to transport and store tools and equipment for land-based activities
    • Be able to transport and store tools and equipment for land-based activities
    • Understand different emergency procedures
    • Understand the process for waste disposal in land-based industries
    11

    Work experience in land-based industries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know land-based industries
    • Understand how to plan effectively for a work experience placement
    • Be able to apply for a work experience placement
    • Understand what is expected during a work experience placement
    • Be able to follow requirements during a work experience placement
    • Know the procedures for reporting progress or concerns during a work experience placement
    • Be able to complete a work experience placement review

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/4757/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Lantra Awards
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Oct 2024