Unit 201 in the Skills for Working Life qualification focuses on helping learners understand the importance of maintaining safety in the workplace and knowing how to respond appropriately in emergency situations. The unit covers key topics such as identifying common workplace hazards, understanding basic health and safety signs, and following safe working practices

This unit provides learners with a foundational understanding of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its uses in everyday life and the workplace. The unit covers basic skills such as using computers and mobile devices, navigating software applications, and understanding digital communication tools. Learners are introduced to word processing, spreadsheets, and simple presentations, as well as basic internet use, including safe browsing and email communication.

Focuses on the practical skills and knowledge required to feed farm animals safely and effectively. Learners are taught how to identify different types of feed, understand their nutritional value, and recognize the feeding requirements of various farm animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. The unit also covers preparing and presenting feed, monitoring animal intake, and maintaining clean and hygienic feeding areas. Emphasis is placed on health and safety practices, including the correct use of equipment and personal protective clothing. By completing this unit, learners gain hands-on experience and confidence in providing appropriate nutrition to farm animals, supporting their health and productivity.

Introduces learners to the different types of housing used for farm animals and their purposes. The unit covers identifying common housing structures for animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry, including barns, pens, stables, and poultry houses. Learners also explore the requirements of good animal housing, such as adequate space, ventilation, lighting, cleanliness, and protection from extreme weather. The unit emphasizes health and safety, including safe movement around housing, maintaining hygiene, and understanding how housing affects animal welfare.

Teaches learners how to prepare and maintain bedding for farm animals to ensure their comfort, hygiene, and wellbeing. The unit covers the selection of appropriate bedding materials for different types of animals, such as straw, wood shavings, or sawdust, and guidance on how much bedding to provide based on species, age, and housing conditions. Learners also learn how to lay, maintain, and replace bedding safely, following health and safety practices to prevent injury and contamination.

Focuses on teaching learners how to safely provide food and water to poultry while maintaining their health and welfare. The unit covers identifying different types of poultry feed and water systems, understanding the nutritional requirements of poultry at different life stages, and knowing how to measure and present feed and water appropriately. Learners are also taught health and safety practices, such as preventing contamination, ensuring clean feeding and drinking equipment, and minimizing the risk of disease.

Teaches learners how to safely collect, handle, and sort poultry eggs in a way that maintains quality and hygiene. The unit covers understanding the egg-laying process, identifying different types and grades of eggs, and recognizing defects or damage. Learners also learn proper handling techniques to prevent contamination and breakage, as well as cleaning and storing eggs according to industry standards.

This course is suitable for learners aged 9 years and above who have an interest in animal care and farming. As an Entry Level qualification, the content is designed to be accessible, providing more basic information compared to higher-level courses. While there is some theory-based learning, all assessments can be completed through practical demonstrations, worksheets, or oral questioning, making it ideal for learners who prefer hands-on experience and interactive learning.

This is a private education course and no external funding is available. The cost is £50 per session for group based learning. It is also available for 1:1 lessons and for some of our young farmers clubs, please contact us for more information.

You will need a few essential items for the course: pens, paper, a lever-arch folder, steel toe-capped or wellington boots, a farm polo or hoodie, waterproof clothing and gardening gloves.