City & Guilds Diploma in Skills for Working Life Entry Levels 2 & 3 - Horticulture/Animal Care/Agriculture/Horse Care (FT)

City & Guilds Diploma in Skills for Working Life Entry Levels 2 & 3 - Horticulture/Animal Care/Agriculture/Horse Care

Course Length: 36 weeks 3½ days per week

Venue:
Myerscough College (Preston)

• Course Content
• How to Apply

Brief Description of the Course:

This is an entry level course for adults and young people who are interested in a land-based job. It is suitable for students with moderate learning difficulties and / or disabilities. The award is offered at Entry Levels 2 and 3 and focuses on a variety of land-based vocational activities. It will provide students with the basic practical skills and knowledge needed to either gain employment or progress to further training. It will also help develop common, social and interpersonal skills and widen life experiences.

Entry Criteria:

Students need to be 16 or over and have an interest in a practical subject to qualify. No previous qualifications are required and the College provides support for those who have learning difficulties and disabilities.

List of Units:

Topics covered include:

¨ Preparing for Work

¨ Personal and Social Development

¨ Horticulture

¨ Agriculture

¨ Animal Care

¨ Horse Care

¨ Myerscough Skills (Literacy / Numeracy)

Possible Careers / Jobs:

It may be possible to find work in one of the vocational areas studied.

Progression:

On completion of this course it may be possible for students to progress onto a Level 1 course or into work.

Special Requirements:

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment: Wellington / work boots (preferably steel toe-capped), overalls, waterproofs.

2 Minimum Age: 16 years old.

Please note that due to the course consisting of land-based subjects; the majority of practical activities are carried outside with a good emphasis on working within the community (off campus activity).

To apply for this course please select the coloured tab, relating to the centre you wish to study at, on the right hand side of this screen. You can save your progress if you prefer to do it in stages but you must complete all sections of the form.

Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.