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C&G Level 1 Diploma in Land-based Studies (Animal Care)

at East Durham College, Peterlee · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma36 weeksFull time£1,709

What the college says

You will cover a mixture of theory and practical topics and get hands-on experience working in the Houghall animal unit. The unit houses a variety of animals from rabbits and guinea pigs, exotics, small 'furries', cats, dogs and ferrets. You will also have opportunity to learn new skills working on the farm at Houghall with a variety of different breeds of sheep, pigs and cows. Throughout the year you will cover a mixture of theory and practical activities and will collect evidence to demonstrate the skills that you are gaining. This work will then be used to build a portfolio of evidence for the course. The course will also give you an opportunity to learn valuable employability skills.

What you need to get on

Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent (Progress to functional skills (Entry 3) Progression entry - An Entry 3 qualification (Minimum entry 2 maths and English)

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • EAST DURHAM COLLEGE - HOUGHALL

    Houghall, DURHAM, DH1 3SG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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