City and Guilds (NPTC) Level 1 Diploma Land-Based Studies (Animal Care)

This course provides a basic introduction to the care of a variety of domestic animals. Areas of study will include feeding, cleaning and handling animals as well as additional modules covering work safety and skills development in the land-based industries. Time will be spent in the classroom and in the College’s purpose built Animal Studies Centres developing practical skills. Students must have an interest in the subject. A portfolio of written work must be completed as well as a short on-line assessment.