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 Levels 2 and 3 and focuses on a variety of land-based vocational activities. Each level of the course takes an academic year to complete. It will provide students with the basic practical skills and knowledge you need to either gain employment or progress to further training. It will also help develop common, social and interpersonal skills and widen life experiences.
Key Information
Location: Liverpool Campus or Preston Campus or Warrington Campus
Course length: One Year (35 weeks)
Available course dates: Please select the appropriate campus and start date to apply online.
Liverpool Campus
September 2026
Preston Campus
September 2026
Warrington Campus
September 2026
Course Modules
Assist with Cleaning Housing for Small Animals
Behaviour at Work
Check that a Small Animal is Healthy
Clean Poultry Accommodation by Hand
Effective Communication
Groom a Small Animal
Identify Hazards in Familiar Settings
Improve Personal Manner and Conduct
Maintain a Fence
Make a Familiar Journey Safely
Poultry Groups
Poultry Housing and Bedding
Provide Food and Water for Poultry
Recognise Farm Animals
Recognise Parts of the Body of Small Animals and Their Function
Recognise Small Animals
Recognise Types and Body Parts of Small Animals
Recognise Types of Animal Housing and Bedding for Small Animals
Recognise Types of Foods and Feed Small Animals
Skip Out a Stable
Working as Part of a Group
Workplace Safety and Emergency Procedures
Entry requirements & additional information
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.
You will be assessed in class through written questions, and on the zoo through practical assessments.
On completion of this course it may be possible for students to progress onto a Level 1 course or into work.
Minimum Age: 16 years old
Costs that are mandatory for the course: Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for practical elements approx. £30 (There may be bursaries available to support with the purchase of these items.)