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
You will not be required to ride for this course.
Horticulture
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 LEAP Level 1, cross-College Level 1 courses or further education and training.