What will I learn?
At Entry Level 3, students can choose between working with farm animals, plants, small animals or horses. Students will choose one of the following courses:
Agriculture
Students will undertake a programme of study with one main qualification:
– City and Guilds Entry Level 3 Certificate in Skills for Working Life – Agricultural Animals
Students work on the College farm and will develop both knowledge and practical skills in:
– Livestock
– Recognising farm animals
– Recognising and preparing animal housing
– Moving and feeding farm animals
– The programme also incorporates health and safety units– Maths and English qualifications to develop skills for further progression and employability
Animal Care
Students will undertake a programme of study with one main qualification:
– City and Guilds Entry Level 3 Certificate in Skills for Working Life – Animal Care
Students work in the Animal Management Centre and will develop both knowledge and practical skills in:
– Animal husbandry
– Health checking a small animal
– Assisting with catching and restraining a small animal for grooming
– Students will work primarily with dogs, cats, rabbits and chickens, but will also have the opportunity to work with rodents
and other species on occasions.
– The programme also incorporates health and safety units– Maths and English qualifications to develop skills for further progression and employability
Horse Care
Students will undertake a programme of study with one main qualification:
– City and Guilds Entry Level 3 Certificate in Skills for Working Life – Horse Care
Students work in the Equine Centre and will develop both knowledge and practical skills in:
– Basic horse management
– Handling horses
– Grooming
– Mucking out
– Health checking
– Rugging up
– Tacking up
– Cleaning tack
– The programme also incorporates health and safety units– Maths and English qualifications to develop skills for further progression and employability
Land and Plant
Students will undertake a programme of study with one main qualification:
– City and Guilds Entry Level 3 Certificate in Skills for Working Life – Land and Plant
Students work in the Horticulture facilities and will develop both knowledge and practical skills in:
– Horticulture
– Recognising parts of plants
– Harvesting a crop
– Inserting plant material
– Controlling weeds in a planted area
– Watering plant material by hand
– The programme also incorporates health and safety units– Maths and English qualifications to develop skills for further progression and employability
Entry level requirements
A good reference, interest in the subject and attendance at an interview and taster day.
Progression
Students could progress on to mainstream Level 1 courses or move into supported employment.