Diploma in Land-based Studies (Animal Care) Level 1

You will gain an introduction to animal care and countryside studies.

You will cover the following subjects:

• care of animals,
• farm animal health,
• handling of small animals,
• caring for farm animals,
• propagation of plant from seed,
• feeding small animals, and
• small animal health.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of four GCSEs grade E or above, including English language and maths at grade F or above, or
• an entry level 3 qualification, entry level 3 English and entry level 2 maths, or
• an interview and initial assessment indicating that you are working at entry level 3 and you are able to achieve level 1 English and entry level 3 maths within one year.

You must have a keen interest in working with animals or the environment.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of four GCSEs grade E or above, including English language and maths at grade F or above, or
• an entry level 3 qualification, entry level 3 English and entry level 2 maths, or
• an interview and initial assessment indicating that you are working at entry level 3 and you are able to achieve level 1 English and entry level 3 maths within one year.

You must have a keen interest in working with animals or the environment.