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Land-based (Animal, Countryside, Equine)

This course provides an introduction to the land-based sector and covers a wide range of subjects such as agriculture, animal, horse care and conservation. It gives you an opportunity to try a range of different subject that you may not have studied before and prepares you for a more specialist land-based course at Level 2.

Aireville Campus & Auction Mart
Study Location
1 Year
depending on Level
How your qualification is made up

Entry Requirements

Level 1 – 3 GCSEs grade 9-1 including English Language & maths

What you will study

  • Safe and Effective Working Practices in Land-based Industries
  • Preparing to Work in the Land-based Industries
  • Assist with the Preparation and Maintenance of Animal Accommodation
  • Assist with the Handling and Restraint of Animals
  • Animals in the wild and their main features
  • Uses and domestication of animals
  • Assist with the handling and restraint of animals
  • Safe and Effective Working Practices in Land-based Industries
  • Preparing to Work in the Land-based Industries
  • Assist with the Preparation and Maintenance of Animal Accommodation
  • Assist with the Handling and Restraint of Animals
  • Contribute to the Propagation of Plants
  • Uses and domestication of animals
  • Introduction to wildlife and conservation
  • Safe and Effective Working Practices in Land-based Industries
  • Preparing to Work in the Land-based Industries
  • Assist with the Preparation and Maintenance of Animal Accommodation
  • Assist with the Handling and Restraint of Animals
  • Assist with the preparation for the exercise and aftercare of horses
  • Maintain the health of horses
  • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of animal accommodation

What's Next?

If you wish to apply for a School Leavers course that starts from September 2026, please come in person to one of our enrolment sessions, you don't need to apply.
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