C&G Level 1 Diploma in Work-based Land-based Operations (Houghall)

East Durham College

A Level

In Durham

£ 1,826 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Durham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Job opportunities after this course: Following completion of this course you may gain employment in the land-based sector, roles include: general farm worker, a landscape assistant, and a kennel assistant.

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Location

Start date

Durham
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East Durham College, DH1 3SG

Start date

On request

About this course

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

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Course programme


Overview of the course:

You will cover a mixture of theory and practical activities and will follow one of three pathways: Horticulture, Animal Care or Agriculture. The Houghall estate provides the ideal environment for you to gain practical skills and knowledge and also gives you the opportunity to develop essential employability skills.


Topics:

Topics covered in the course: Maths & English, Estate skills, Health and safety and safe working practices, Work experience, Lawn and plant maintenance, Caring for small animals, Caring for farm livestock, and Conservation.

Additional information

Further study options after this course:
Following successful completion of the course, progression options include the level 2 diploma in animal care, level 2 diploma for veterinary care assistants, level 2 work based diploma in environmental conservation, and level 2 diploma in practical horticultural skills.

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C&G Level 1 Diploma in Work-based Land-based Operations (Houghall)

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