City & Guilds Diploma in Skills for Working Life Entry Levels 3 - Horticulture/Animal Care/Agriculture/Horse Care

About the course

This is an entry level course for adults and young people who are interested in a land-based job. It is suitable for students with moderate learning difficulties and / or disabilities. The award is offered at Entry Level 3 and focuses on a variety of land-based vocational activities. It will provide students with the basic practical skills and knowledge needed to either gain employment or progress to further training. It will also help develop common, social and interpersonal skills and widen life experiences

Location: Myerscough College (Preston) or Croxteth Park (Liverpool) or Walton Hall
Course length: 36 weeks 3½ days per week
Available course dates: Please select a start date & location before you apply.

Location: Myerscough College (Preston)
Start date: September

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Location: Croxteth Park (Liverpool)
Start date: September

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Location: Walton Hall
Start date: September

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Course modules

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

Preparing for work

Personal and social development

Horticulture

Agriculture

Animal care

Horse care

Myerscough skills (literacy and numeracy)

Entry requirements & additional information

Entry requirements

Students need to be 16 or over and have an interest in a practical subject to qualify. No previous qualifications are required and the College provides support for those who have learning difficulties and disabilities.

Learning and assessment

Please note that due to the course consisting of land-based subjects; the majority of practical activities are carried outside with a good emphasis on working within the community (off campus activity)

Progression

On completion of this course it may be possible for students to progress onto a Level 1 course or into work.

Careers

It may be possible to find work in one of the vocational areas studied.

Special requirements

Wellington / work boots (preferably steel toe-capped), overalls, waterproofs.

Foundation Learning

We provide a range of Foundation Learning full-time and part-time courses for students with additional needs. Our aim is to help students develop a range of important skills - social, academic and vocational - whilst providing the support and encouragement for them to grow in confidence and express their personality.

The Foundation Learning team has built up an excellent reputation over many years for successfully working with students who have a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

Dedicated learning facility

At Myerscough, we understand the importance of catering to individual needs. Our dedicated foundation learning building features customised classrooms and facilities to ensure all students are able to participate fully in their chosen programme.

Dedicated support staff

The experience of our learners is vital and we do all we can to support any additional needs. Our expert support staff, as well as those who assist us from the Learning Support team, ensure each student can achieve to their true potential on the programme.

Access to vocational areas

As well as our own customised centre, students on our foundation programme are able to access facilities in a variety of our vocational areas to develop their skills. Whether it's working with animals in our Animal Studies Centre, or using the College gardens to learn about plants and nature - our learners can get involved.