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Course

Land-Based Studies

Lancaster
Level 1 Qualification
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Starts September 2025 Full-time In person

Overview

This course is an introduction to the Land-based industries with a particular focus on animal care and welfare. It provides an opportunity to investigate job opportunities and to acquire appropriate vocational skills. The course will include a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills sessions and employer encounters such as guest speakers. For 16-18 year old learners this will be delivered as a study programme which includes English and Maths where applicable. The qualification you will receive is the City & Guilds Level 1 Land-Based Diploma which is assessed by online exams, coursework, projects, written assignments and observation of practical competence.

Lancaster Morecambe College
City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma

Land-Based Studies

The course may include educational visits to organisations such as:

At a glance

  • Blackpool Zoo
  • Chester Zoo
  • Greenland’s Farm
  • Students will also be visited by a number of guest speakers who will deliver informative talks and workshops. Guest speakers in the past have come from organisations such as:
  • AJ Exotics and Pet Supplies
  • Bay Vets Ltd
  • Creepy Crawly Roadshow
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