Animal Care & Horticulture
Animal Care Work Based Learning City & Guilds Certificate Level 2
Key Facts
Qualification Aim
Level 2 Certificate in Animal Care
Entry Requirements
Level 1 in Animal Care. A satisfactory farm report is required and your suitability for the course is to be demonstrated at interview.
Start Date
Sept 2010
Course Overview
This programme is designed to meet the needs of students who have already achieved Level 1 Animal Care and wish to progress to a higher award.
Course Structure
The programme is delivered over one year with attendance at College and a local venue.
Students are expected to achieve a series of units and the amount of units decide whether an award certificate or diploma is achieved
Qualification Aims
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 award, certificate, diploma in Animal Care
Assessments/Examinations
Students will be observed and assessed on practical work undertaken while on placement at the farm 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.
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 . It is essential that all candidates have a current Tetanus inoculation for health and safety requirements.
Students will be expected to supply stationery including pens, paper and folders
Students will be expected to supply stationery including pens, paper and folders
Entry Requirements
This programme is designed for those who have already achieved Level 1 Certificate in Animal Care or equivilant. A satisfactory farm report is required and your suitability for the course is to be demonstrated at interview.
Start Date
September 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.