City & Guilds Entry Level 2 & 3 Skills for Working Life Animal & Equine (MFTOnlineU)

City & Guilds Entry Level 2 & 3 Skills for Working Life Animal & Equine

Course Length: One year

Venue:
Croxteth Park

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Click to Apply: C&G E2 Dip SFWL Animal Liverpool

This is an entry level course is for those who are interested in a career in animal care. 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 animal care vocational activities. It will provide students with the basic practical skills and knowledge you need to either gain employment or progress to further training. It will also help develop common, social and interpersonal skills and widen life experiences.

Practical work is carried out in the Animal Centre and Equine facility within the Rare Breeds Farm at Croxteth Park.

Entry Criteria / Additional Information

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 Modules

Topics covered include:

Assist with Cleaning Housing for Small Animals

Behaviour at Work

Clean Poultry Accommodation by Hand

Effective Communication

Groom a Horse

Identify Hazards in Familiar Settings

Improve Personal Manner and Conduct

Maintain a Fence

Poultry Groups

Make a Familiar Journey Safely

Provide Food and Water for Horses

Provide Food and Water for Poultry

Recognise a Saddle and Bridle

Recognise Colours, Markings and Points of the Horse

Recognise Farm Animals

Recognise Parts of the Body of Small Animals and Their Function

Recognise Small Animals

Recognise Types of Animal Housing and Bedding for Small Animals

Recognise Types of Foods and Feed Small Animals

Skip Out a Stable

Working as Part of a Group

Workplace Safety and Emergency Procedures

Possible Careers /Jobs

Kennel assistant, pet store assistant, animal welfare assistant etc

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

2. Minimum Age - 16 Years Old

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.