If you are looking for a route into an 'outdoor' career working with animals, plants or machinery this course could help you get the experience and knowledge you need!This course provides a practical approach to learning; developing the basic skills and knowledge needed for work in the land and environmental sectors.It includes practical care of small animals, farm livestock and plants including trees and shrubs. You will also learn how to work in subjects such as conservation, estate work and how to use equipment and machinery such as mowers and strimmers.You will complete a period of work experience as part of the course, which will take place on campus.
Name: Land-based Studies Level 1 Qualification title: Diploma in Land-based Studies (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Although study periods are timetabled into the college week, you may need to carry out some work at home in order to complete the written work on time. This also helps in preparing you for progression onto Level 2 courses.Each unit of study will be assessed by a combination of written assignments, workbooks, class exercises and practical assessments and projects. The main qualification is the BTEC Leve1 1 Diploma in Landbased Studies.In addition students will work towards achieving the following:Level 1 Award in Practical Environmental and Conservation SkillsLevel 1 Award in Personal and Social DevelopmentFunctional Skills in English and Maths Awarding City and Guilds Land Based Services (Formerly NPTC) Created 20161005 12:03:47 Updated 20161005 12:03:47
You will be required to supply your own protective clothing, for example gloves, overalls (not nylon) and steel toe capped work boots. It is a course requirement to wear protective personal equipment for practical activities.As the course has a high number of practical outdoor activities, it is essential for students to be appropriately dressed for the weather.Visits and field trips are an integral part of this course. You will need to meet the costs of travel and ticket entry for educational visits which may be arranged, information will be provided in good time prior to visits occurring. Equipment required You will be required to supply your own protective clothing, for example gloves, overalls (not nylon) and steel toe capped work boots. It is a course requirement to wear protective personal equipment for practical activities.As the course has a high number of practical outdoor activities, it is essential for students to be appropriately dressed for the weather.Visits and field trips are an integral part of this course. You will need to meet the costs of travel and ticket entry for educational visits which may be arranged, information will be provided in good time prior to visits occurring.
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Title: Diploma in Land-based Studies (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Land-based Studies (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care