Level 1 Diploma in Land-Based Studies

The Level 1 Diploma in Land-Based Studies course involves one full day every other week on placement at Forge Mill Farm.

You'll study the following 7 topics:

• Safe and effective working practices in land based industries (exam)
• Preparing to work in the land-based industries
• Assist with maintaining the health and wellbeing of animals
• Assist with the movement, handling and accommodation of animals
• Animals in the wild and the main features
• Uses and domestication of animals
• Assist with feeding and watering of animals

Visits will be arranged to places such as Chester Zoo, London Zoo, Birmingham Dogs’ Home, Crufts, Guide Dogs for the Blind and Proteus Reptile Trust.

A mixture of externally marked multiple choice exams, assignments and synoptic assessments combining topics.

On successful completion of this Level 1 Diploma in Work-Based Animal Care, you can progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care.