Our Animal Care courses provide learners with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to care for a wide range of animals while working towards recognised qualifications. Delivered within our unique farm environment, learners gain valuable hands-on experience with livestock and small animals, developing an understanding of animal health, welfare, nutrition, husbandry and handling.
Whether you're taking your first steps into animal care or looking to progress towards further education, apprenticeships or employment, our courses combine practical learning with industry-relevant knowledge to prepare learners for future success. With small class sizes, experienced tutors and a supportive learning environment, every learner has the opportunity to develop at their own pace and reach their full potential.
This practical programme helps learners develop confidence, independence and essential workplace skills. Through a combination of ICT, Health & Safety and Animal Care training, learners gain valuable experience that prepares them for future education, training and employment opportunities
A practical programme designed to develop confidence, independence and practical skills. Learners gain hands-on experience in animal care, alongside theory-based learning covering animal welfare, husbandry, routine care and Health & Safety, preparing them for further study and employment within the land-based sector..
A practical programme designed to develop confidence, independence and practical skills. Learners gain hands-on experience in animal care, alongside theory-based learning covering animal welfare, husbandry, routine care and Health & Safety, preparing them for further study and employment within the land-based sector..
A practical programme designed to build confidence, independence and industry-relevant skills. Learners develop their understanding of animal health and welfare while gaining practical experience in animal husbandry and care, supported by theory-based learning and Health & Safety training, preparing them for progression within the animal care sector.
A comprehensive programme designed to develop confidence, independence and industry-relevant skills. Learners gain practical experience working with a range of animals while studying animal health, welfare, behaviour, husbandry and Health & Safety, preparing them for progression into further education, apprenticeships and careers within the animal care sector
Level 2 Technical Competence in Animal Health, Husbandry & Handling Sheep
A practical short course programme designed to develop technical competence in sheep health, husbandry and handling. Learners combine hands-on livestock experience with a small amount of theory-based learning, building the skills and knowledge needed for further study, apprenticeships and employment within the sheep and livestock industry.
A practical short course programme designed to develop technical competence in goat health, husbandry and handling. Learners combine hands-on livestock experience with a small amount of theory-based learning, building the skills and knowledge needed for further study, apprenticeships and employment within the goat and livestock industry.
A practical short course programme designed to develop technical competence in poultry health, husbandry and handling. Learners combine hands-on livestock experience with a small amount of theory-based learning, building the skills and knowledge needed for further study, apprenticeships and employment within the poultry and livestock industry.
Our online hybrid courses offer a flexible blend of remote theory-based learning and practical, hands-on training. Learners can study key concepts and complete coursework online at their own pace, while attending scheduled practical sessions to develop and demonstrate vocational skills in a real working environment. This approach provides greater flexibility while ensuring learners gain both the knowledge and practical experience needed for further study, apprenticeships and employment within the land-based and animal care sectors.