Level 1
College 16+!Adult
Animal Care and Land-based Studies!Animal Care and Land-based Studies!Animal Care and Land-based Studies
Animal and Land-Based Studies Level 1
This course offers an introduction into animal and land-based studies for those interested in working with animals or outdoors.
- Attendance - Full-time
- Duration - 1 year
- Start Date - September - June
- Where - Taylor Hill Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
Take your first step towards a career working with animals by gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed for a job role within the animal care industry or to progress on to a higher level course.
Students will interact and work with a range of animals in different enclosures consisting of an aviary, reptile house, aquarium and small farm. You will learn about plant propagation which is the process of growing new plants from a variety of sources: seeds, cuttings, and other plant parts.
There are a number of specialist units that you will cover whilst studying this course, including handling and taking care of all the different types of animals on site, from feeding and watering to learning about animal health and wellbeing.
You will study at our specialist eco-friendly Taylor Hill Animal Care Centre, which is fully equipped with everything you will need to be able to study both effectively and successfully. There are also several trips that students will have the opportunity to attend, such as trips to zoos and wildlife centres.
Finance and Funding
This course costs £1750 for adult learners.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs with the following grades: English at 2 or above and maths at 1 or above and two other GCSEs at 2 or above.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is continuous with tutorials, presentations, written assignments and practical work.
Course Progression
Landscaping and Horticulture Level 2,
Agriculture Level 2,
Animal Care Level 2,
Conservation and Countryside Level 2,
Dog Grooming Level 2
Career Progression
If you have previous experience working in either animal care or other land-based sectors you could use this programme as a stepping stone to re-enter work.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
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