City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Employability (MFTOnlineU)

City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Employability

Course Length: One year

Venue:
Croxteth Park

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Click to Apply: C&G Level Diploma in Employability

Brief Description of the Course:

This course focuses on the delivery and enhancement of employability skills to support students in successfully gaining employment in the animal care sector.

Students complete practical work in the College’s Animal Centre within the Rare Breeds Farm in addition to work experience within the sector. Community projects offer students the opportunity work as a team within the park.

Entry Criteria:

Students must have a keen interest in gaining employment in the animal care sector. No previous qualifications are necessary, though an Entry Level Diploma in Skills For Working Life (Animal Care) may support your application.

List of Units:

Applying for a Job

Candidate Project

Community Project

Contribute to own Healthy Living

Effective Communication

Effective Skills, Qualities and Attitudes for Learning and Work

Introduction to Alcohol Awareness

Introduction to Drug Awareness

Keeping Safe

Planning for Progression

Understanding Crime and its Effects

Understanding the Language and Culture of a Community

Using Materials and Equipment for a Practical Activity

Valuing Equality and Diversity

Working as Part of a Team

Industrial / Work Experience

Students must attend a relevant placement in the animal industry, for example, veterinary practice, boarding kennel, pet retail organisation or canine grooming parlour.

Assessments:

During the course students build a portfolio of evidence; there is no formal end exam.

Possible Careers / Jobs:

Employment in kennels, catteries, pet shop, grooming parlour, welfare societies e.g. RSPCA.

Progression:

Employment or the Level 1 or Level 2 in Animal Care

Special Requirements:

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment: Refer to Website

2 Extra Costs: Refer to Website

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.