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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.
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  • Attendance - Full-time
  • Duration - 1 year
  • Start Date - September - June
  • Where - Taylor Hill Centre
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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.
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This course costs £1750 for adult learners.
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 is continuous with tutorials, presentations, written assignments and practical work.
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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.

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