Have you ever thought about collecting your own eggs or rearing your own lambs, or perhaps you already have a smallholding and would like to discover new ways in which you could make the best of your land or consider introducing some new stock to your holding? We will be considering the issues involved in looking after poultry or small herds of sheep and cattle, focusing particularly on the documentation you will need to manage your chosen stock and the high standards of health and welfare needed to manage your stock appropriately. If you need to know more about these matters you will find that this course will provide all the answers to enable you to get on with the job.
Name: Smallholders Workshop Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Animal Care and Veterinary Science Qualification type: Assessment Assessment is informal, based on your personal targets and the learning outcomes and will be undertaken regularly with you by the course tutor. There are no final qualifications associated with this course. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160224 15:41:25 Updated 20160224 15:41:25
Please note that due to the Lambing Weekends held at our Lackham Campus this course may not be delivered on consecutive weeks. The dates will be confirmed once the dates for the Lambing Weekends are known. The course will be delivered in an appropriate classroom and you will have access to a range of livestock and associated equipment. You should bring a notebook and pen with you and wear old clothes or overalls, as well as steel toe-capped boots which are essential for practical work. This course is running over four mornings, 27th February, 9th April, 23rd April and 7th May. Each session will run from 9am to 12pm.Please bring a drinks with you as refreshments are not provided. Equipment required Please note that due to the Lambing Weekends held at our Lackham Campus this course may not be delivered on consecutive weeks. The dates will be confirmed once the dates for the Lambing Weekends are known. The course will be delivered in an appropriate classroom and you will have access to a range of livestock and associated equipment. You should bring a notebook and pen with you and wear old clothes or overalls, as well as steel toe-capped boots which are essential for practical work. This course is running over four mornings, 27th February, 9th April, 23rd April and 7th May. Each session will run from 9am to 12pm.Please bring a drinks with you as refreshments are not provided.
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Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Animal Care and Veterinary Science Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Animal Care and Veterinary Science Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care