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.
2 & 3 June
British Wool’s experienced team of instructors will run more than 100 courses between April and August this year, offering tuition in machine and blade shearing and wool handling. Courses cover key topics relating to shearing such as health and safety, the shearing environment, equipment, shearing…
16 May
LANTRA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN RODENT MANAGMENT From January 2026, ALL users of professional-grade rodenticides will need an approved training certificate in rodenticide use. The certificate received on successful completion of this course assessment will be valid for 5 years and will allow farmers to…
Flexible learning
Introducing Regenerative Agriculture: Core Principles. This course provides a detailed introduction to the core principles of regenerative agriculture and offers valuable insights into the benefits of adopting these principles on-farm.
2 June
LANTRA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN RODENT MANAGMENT From January 2026, ALL users of professional-grade rodenticides will need an approved training certificate in rodenticide use. The certificate received on successful completion of this course assessment will be valid for 5 years and will allow farmers to…
Restoring Hardknott Forest Volunteer Day
Big Give Green Match Fund appeal
Creating a bigger haven for nature and people at Dam Mire (webinar)