This course provides a basic introduction to the care of a variety of domestic animals. Areas of study will include feeding, cleaning and handling animals as well as additional modules covering work safety and skills development in the land-based industries. Time will be spent in the classroom and in the College’s purpose built Animal Studies Centres developing practical skills.
Students must have an interest in the subject. A portfolio of written work must be completed as well as a short on-line assessment.
Nature Conservation
Starts September 2025
The course delivery is based around our Animal Rescue Centre (ARC), which has on-site veterinary facilities, and will give you the opportunity to gain necessary knowledge and practical skills required to work with a variety of animal species. The ARC provides care for a selection of resident exotic…
Farming + Technology
07/01/2025
If your job involves applying pesticides in a commercial role then you are legally required by the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations (2012) to take this qualificationThe candidate to successfully complete and pass the online e-volve test before they can register for any of the…
Farming + Technology
10/12/2024
If your job involves applying pesticides in a commercial role then you are legally required by the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations (2012) to take this qualification. The candidate to successfully complete and pass the online e-volve test before they can register for any of…
Nature Conservation
Starts September 2025
The course delivery is based around our Animal Rescue Centre (ARC), which has on-site veterinary facilities, and will give you the opportunity to gain necessary knowledge and practical skills required to work with a variety of animal species. The ARC provides care for a selection of resident exotic…
Agriculture Apprenticeships Information Evening
Sustainability Leadership in Education webinar
Business Bites Coffee Morning