Animal Care & Horticulture
Animal Care Work based Learning City & Guilds Certificate Level 1
Key Facts
Qualification Aim
Animal Care Work based Learning City & Guilds Certificate Level 1
Entry Requirements
designed for those with no formal qualifications
Start Date
Sept 2010
What To Do Next?
Animal Care Work Based Learning City & Guilds Certificate Level 2
Course Overview
This programme is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to gain practical work experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Course Structure
The programme is delivered over one year, with attendance at College and a local venue. Work placement is also an essential part of the course and will be up to 2 days a week.
Students must complete a series of units in order to achieve this qualification. Each unit has a credit value and the amount of credits achieved determines either an award certificate or diploma.
Students will acquire underpinning knowledge and practical experience at a local venue and will also be expected to complete up to two days work experience. Placements could be at a farm, catteries, kennels, pet shops or sanctuaries.
Students will also be expected to undertake qualifications in literacy, numeracy, ICT, first aid and personal development.
Students will also be expected to undertake qualifications in literacy, numeracy, ICT, first aid and personal development.
Qualification Aims
Level 1 Certificate in Land Based Animal Care
Assessments/Examinations
Students will be observed and assessed on practical work undertaken while on placement to ensure that they are competent within the workplace.
A portfolio must be compiled and students are expected to gain evidence for their portfolios from a variety of sources.
Animal Care is achieved by portfolio completion, other qualifications achieved by portfolio or formal exam.
Animal Care is achieved by portfolio completion, other qualifications achieved by portfolio or formal exam.
Cost / Equipment
Tuition is free to under 18 years of age, but there are additional costs:
- £25.00 Materials
- £50.00 Voluntary contribution towards travel costs
- £102.50 Registration/certification (Registration and certification is free for students under 19 years)
Students will need to provide suitable protective footwear and waterproof clothing for a practical placement. It is essential that all candidates have a current Tetanus inoculation for health and safety requirements. Students will also need to provide suitable stationery for all theory lessons including pen, paper & folders etc.
Entry Requirements
This programme is designed for those with no formal qualifications but a basic understanding of literacy & numeracy or for those who have achieved Entry 3 Animal Care. A satisfactory school or college report is required and your suitability for the course is to be demonstrated at interview.
Start Date
Sept 2010
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for any of our courses, please complete and return an application form.
If you have any problems completing the form or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our Student Admissions team on 01843 605049, or email student_admissions@thanet.ac.uk.
If you have any problems completing the form or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our Student Admissions team on 01843 605049, or email student_admissions@thanet.ac.uk.