NPTC Diploma in Skills for Working Life Entry Level 3 (FT)

NPTC Diploma in Skills for Working Life Entry Level 3

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 working with horses and in the maintenance of the countryside. It is suitable for students with moderate learning difficulties and / or disabilities. The award is offered at Entry Levels 2 and 3. It will provide students with the basic practical skills and underpinning knowledge to access employment or progress to further training. It will also help develop common, social and interpersonal skills and widen life experiences through integration into College life.

Entry Criteria:

Students need to be over 16 and have a genuine interest in the practical aspects of the course. No previous qualifications are required but students must have some knowledge of horses and previous contact with them. The College provides support for those who have learning difficulties and disabilities.

Applicants please note! This course does not include a horse riding module. Students will neither be required nor permitted to ride any horse as part of their studies.

List of Modules:

Topics covered include:

¨ Preparing for Work

¨ Horse Care

¨ Conservation

¨ Woodwork

¨ 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: approved riding hat (standard PAS 015, BSEN 1384 and Kite marked), gloves, College sweatshirt, College overalls, suitable work boots* and 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.