This course is an ideal introduction to land-based industries and is combined with the nationally recognised Duke of Edinburgh Award. Students will take part in a variety of exciting practical projects on our farm, animal care unit and estate, in order to gain the skills and knowledge to successfully progress onto further courses in Agriculture, Animal Care or Equine. This course is specifically designed to develop students’ confidence, resilience and teamworking skills both inside and outside the classroom and is combined with educational visits to zoological gardens, agricultural shows and farms to enhance their learning. Students will also be required to complete 60 hours of relevant industry work experience and gain a valuable insight to working within the land-based sector.
Level 1 Certificate in Land-based Studies and Duke of Edinburgh Award
Progression opportunities include full-time or apprenticeship at Level 2 in Agriculture, Animal Care or Equine. Employment options may include farm work, stable groom, kennel or cattery asistant, or a role in horticulture.
Popular modules on this course include:
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Animal Accommodation and Handling
Farm Livestock and Breeds
Carryout Tractor Operations
Assessment will be via written and practical assessments throughout the year alongside the requirements to achieve the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2 including English and maths or successful completion of a Foundation or Entry Level 3 qualification and good progress with English and maths.
This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/
* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.
