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Level 1 Introductory Diploma Land-Based Studies
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| Introductory Diploma in Land-Based Studies Level 1 | 03/09/2024 | 27/06/2025 | Off Premises | £0.00 |  |
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Support For Students Aged 19+
Lincoln College Fee Remission Policy offers means tested and non-means tested help with course fees for qualifications up to and including Level 2 and for some students aged 19+ studying a first Full Level 3
We also offer the Advanced Learner Loan, which is non-means tested help with course fees for Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 Further Education funded courses. Our Learner Support Fund offers means tested help with course related costs such as travel to college, uniform, equipment, UCAS application fee and travel to Higher Education interviews. We offer help with the cost of Ofsted registered childcare through the Care To Learn scheme for students aged under 20 (non means tested) and our 20+ Childcare Support Fund (means tested). We can also provide assistance through the Free College Meals scheme. Students, or their parents, must be in receipt of a qualifying means tested benefit and either aged 19 to 24 and have a current Education and Health Care Plan, or be aged 19 and continuing exactly the same programme that they started before they turned 19. Visit our website here for more information or contact the Financial Support Team at financialsupport@lincolncollege.ac.uk or call (01522) 876000 or (01636) 680680
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If you are interested in an Apprenticeship, you will pay no course fees.
More information about this Course
Introduction
Do you want to work with animals, maybe specifically horses? Are you
resilient enough to deal with often upsetting situations while caring for
animals, in all kinds of weather? If so, this course could be for you.
If you want to pursue a career in the animal and/or equine industry and have
limited experience with animals and or horses this is an excellent place to
start. You will work alongside industry experts weekly in the first-class
facilities at Rand Farm Park.
This course will provide you with the underpinning skills and knowledge to
progress to the Level Two Technical Certificate in Animal Care or Horse
Care. To become good at what you do, practice is essential, therefore you
will participate in daily animal care; horse care; and farm skills such as
mucking out, feeding and tidying the farm. This work will be supervised by the
college staff and you will be given advice and help on how to improve your work
skills.
During this course, you’ll learn:
Being organised
Developing a personal progression plan
Working with others; Researching a topic
Finding out about the land-based sector
Caring for and feeding animals
Moving and accommodating animals
Using workshop tools in a land-based setting
Growing produce
Working with horses.
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Entry Requirements
You
will need to show animal and/or horse handling ability which will be assessed
during a taster day. You will be
required to attend a taster day on ‘the yard’ and provide a reference (from an
employer or recent school/college report) along with evidence of specific and
sustained interest and motivation in animals and the animal industry and/or
horses and the horse industry; and an ability to cope with a programme of
physical activity.
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Assessment and Progression
You’ll need to show animal and/or horse handling ability which will be
assessed during a taster day. You will be required to attend a taster day on
‘the yard’ and provide a reference (from an employer or recent school/college
report) along with evidence of specific and sustained interest and motivation in
animals and the animal industry and/or horses and the horse industry. You’ll
also need to demonstrate an ability to cope with a programme of physical
activity.
Assessment: Assessment is a combination of internally-set coursework and
practical assessments that might include case studies; role-play scenarios; and
practical demonstrations.
Progression: Successful completion of this programme could allow you to
progress into further animal-related study or employment within the sector.
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Fees
Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to
change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced
Learner Loan.
For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/
Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.
For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435
or email enquiries@lincolncollege.ac.uk
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What You Will Need To Bring
You’ll need workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from our
preferred supplier; you will be issued with a suggested book list at induction.
You’ll also need general stationery equipment and access to the internet; PCs
are available on the main campus.
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