This Level 1 Award combines essential knowledge of safe working practices in land-based industries with practical experience in constructing and maintaining structures and surfaces.
Learners develop confidence using suitable tools and materials, following instructions and working safely on supervised projects such as fencing, paving and paths.
The course includes Unit 201, assessed by an online examination, and Unit 210, assessed through practical tasks. Learning arrangements are tailored to the learner and available facilities.
The City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Land-Based Studies (construction route) combines safety knowledge with supervised practical work on structures and surfaces. Learners practise useful land-based maintenance skills in a real farm environment.
Home-educated learners, young people seeking practical vocational experience and learners who benefit from individualised, hands-on teaching. Previous construction qualifications are not essential; suitability is considered individually.
Learners must be able to participate safely with appropriate support. We confirm age eligibility, assessment arrangements and course suitability before registration.
Possible next steps include further Level 1 Land-Based Studies units or a suitable Entry Level or Level 2 land-based construction programme, depending on prior achievement and readiness.
Learn how to work safely in a land-based setting, including identifying hazards, following safe working procedures and understanding responsibilities when using tools, equipment and work areas.
Assessment: online examination.
Develop practical skills through supervised activities involving structures and surfaces. Tasks in the assessment pack include fence maintenance, helping erect a post-and-panel fence, laying rigid paving and creating a granular path.
Assessment: practical tasks assessed against City & Guilds requirements.
Where suitable, learners may practise measuring, selecting materials, preparing work areas, safe tool handling and checking completed work through farm maintenance projects. Exact activities depend on the assessment requirements, available facilities and individual learner readiness.
Personalised farm-based tuition with flexible scheduling, subject to availability. Sessions balance short theory activities with practical construction and maintenance tasks, with support adapted to individual learning needs.
Unit 201: online examination covering safe and effective working practices in land-based industries.
Unit 210: practical assessments, with assessor observations and supporting evidence where required. Learners must demonstrate the skills and knowledge specified in the official assessment pack.
Assessment arrangements, including any approved reasonable adjustments, are confirmed before enrolment.
After this Award, learners may consider the following routes, depending on their interests and readiness:
Continue developing practical construction and maintenance skills through additional units, building on the knowledge and experience gained in the Award.
Explore animal husbandry and welfare through practical, supervised farm activities, providing an alternative land-based route.
Develop a wider range of animal care skills, including everyday husbandry, accommodation and safe working practices.
Explore further land-based qualifications, practical experience and suitable progression opportunities according to individual interests and readiness.
Progression depends on each learner's achievements, abilities, interests and readiness for the next level.
Practical Education Beyond the Classroom
Providing practical, farm-based education, recognised qualifications and alternative learning opportunities at Frampton Farm in Kent and Poppies Farm in Berkshire, helping young people develop confidence, independence and skills for the future.
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Fees & Funding
Course fees
Fees depend on the centre, individual tuition requirements and agreed attendance. We provide a quotation before enrolment; City & Guilds registration and assessment charges may apply.
Privately funded places
Parents, carers and learners may enquire about available places and suitable start dates.
School & local authority funding
Schools and local authorities may commission suitable placements as part of vocational education or alternative provision, subject to agreed funding and learner suitability.
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