A Level in Durham

...suspention and vehicle braking systems...

...ASSESSMENT Unit 1 30% Unit 2 30% Unit 3 40% WHERE COULD THE COURSE LEAD? Together with appropriate AS or A2 Level qualifications you will be able to progress...

...a defence mechanism to limit the spread and effects of disease. Gain an understanding of how species are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors...

...c1580 1650 Assessment Assessment is by source and essay questions with two examinations, one in January and one in May or June. No previous knowledge...

...Work experience, Lawn and plant maintenance, Caring for small animals, Caring for farm livestock, and Conservation...

...The student is involved in designing their own experiment. This unit will be both internally assessed by the lecturer, and also by external moderation...

...Machinery, Arable, Grassland, Estate Maintenance and Bio-security...

...and how long does it last? The course starts in September and will finish in June What qualifications are needed to do the course? Learners are expected...

...the course and you will spend 4 weeks with an employer enabling you to experience working within the agricultural industry. Topics: Units & topics covered in the course include...

...Textbooks are available from LRC free of charge. All safety equipment and lab coats are provided by the department. You may be asked to cover costs...

...Job opportunities after this course: General Farm worker, general stock worker, general arable worker. Assistant to a shepherd. Overview of the course...

...The course will involve two main aspects of study, these will include a module of Biology and Physiology, an in-depth study of the elite performer... Learn about: Full Time...

...mechanical power transmission systems, spark-ignition (petrol) engines, cultivation, planting and application machinery and harvesting machinery... Learn about: Business Improvement...

...Lab coats and other safety equipment provided by the Department What progression routes are available? Entry onto A2 Physics Course Entry onto Foundation...

...Use of gears - Manoeuvring - Reversing - Hitching trailers 7. Safety implications of operating tractors on banks 8. Use of a fore end loader...

...Unit 6 This is a practical based unit. When does the course start and how long does it last? This course starts in September and lasts for one academic...

...assistant dog groomer, or retail assistant in a pet store. Progression to the Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care or an apprenticeship in the animal care industry... Learn about: Animal Care...

...be a great help How will the learner be assessed? The course will be assessed by two written external exams, one piece of course work and a practical assessment... Learn about: Full Time...

...veterinary nurse, dog groomer, police dog handler, RSPCA inspector or retail assistant in a pet store. Progression to an apprenticeship in the animal... Learn about: Animal Behaviour...

...The 2 modules will be assessed via 1 hour 15minute and 1 hour 30 minute written exams as follows: Unit 1: Short answer questions based on a mini case study...