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- BTEC
- Maidenhead
- 1 Year
...Progression You may progress on to the BTEC Level 3 in Animal Management (subject to grades). Employment Opportunities On completion of the programme...
- BTEC
- Maidenhead
- 2 Years
...some complex and non routine, often while supervising or guiding others. You may seek employment in boarding kennels and catteries, breeding kennels and catteries...
- Vocational qualification
- Maidenhead
...your chosen construction trade. It will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills which will improve your prospects in seeking employment within the industry...
- BTEC
- Maidenhead
- 1 Year
...This practical hands on programme is taught in the context of real jobs and careers in this vocational sector. It will give you the chance to explore...
- BTEC
- Maidenhead
- 1 Year
...students to a range of countryside activities and practises. Programme Content The programme develops a basic knowledge of the countryside industry...
- BTEC
- Maidenhead
- 2 Years
...Successful completion provides progression onto higher level programmes. Level 3 BTEC in Countryside Management (2 year) This course is a two-year programme...
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History
Set in the backdrop of an 18th Century mansion, our friendly campus is an ideal environment within which to learn and develop skills and interests, our experienced and qualified staff support and guide students through their next phase of learning.
Advantages of studying here
At BCA, learning is not all about being in the classroom, all our programmes are supported by excellent and up-to-date facilities, giving students the opportunity to gain the practical skills as well as the theoretical knowledge to support their course. Facilities include:400 acres of landscaped grounds and woodlandsScience Buiding - sport and horticultural laboratoriesAnimal Centre - paddocks, exotics centre, avaries and kennelsLearning Centre - IT facilities and libraryFloristry workshopsIndoor and outdoor Equestrian arenas, stabling for 50 horsesSports facilities - Grade A football pitches,gym and sports hallHigh and low ropes courseSkills Centre - practical workshops for Construction and Motor VehicleLearning Centre - IT facilities and libraryResidential AccommodationStudent bar and lounge
Areas of specialisation
The wide range of full time vocational courses cover areas such as Animal Management, Equestrian Studies, Construction, Early Years, Public Services, Motor Vehicle, Health Studies and Care, Countryside Management, Horticulture, Sport and Floristry. The College also offers a range of part-time programmes ideal for those already in work, considering a career change, or just looking for something fun and new to learn. From beekeeping and garden design courses to first aid for dog owners, there are plenty of opportunities to learn a new skill or qualification.
Description
Situated within 400 acres of land, BCA is a unique further and higher education College based just outside Maidenhead, which specialises in training for leisure and land-based industries. Whether you are looking for work experience and training, returning to education and looking for an interesting and challenging short course or wish to continue your education from school, there are a variety of full and part-time programmes available. BCA has extensive free parking on site and our ‘college run’ daily transport service picks up from many local towns including Maidenhead, Bourne End, Marlow, Reading, Bracknell and Slough. Residential accommodation is available, and over 70 students choose to live on campus.
