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This course aims to provide you with an introduction to Animal Care which could lead to employment at a junior level or to further courses. It will also help you to develop personal and administrative skills needed in this kind of work. This course includes a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills sessions and employer encounters such as guest speakers. For 16-18 year old learners this will be delivered as a study programme which includes Maths & English where applicable. The qualification you will gain is a City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care which is assessed by a formal written exam, a formal synoptic practical exam, written assignments and observation of practical competence.
Subjects that will be covered may include:
Starts January 2026
This course will cover the key aspects of collaborative management of land where multiple outcomes are sought including nature recovery, livestock production, landscape, archaeology, access and natural flood management. It is an applied and practical course focusing on recent examples of…
Friday 29th May 2026 at Gosling Sike
A rare opportunity to test your botanical skills against a recognised professional standard developed by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. It will help you understand your skill level and how you can further develop your identification skills! Booking essential.
Saturday 23rd May 2026, 9:15am-1pm at Gosling Sike
An introductory session for anyone interested in finding out more about moth identification and moth trapping. Booking essential.
Friday 22nd May 2026, 10am-1pm
An introductory session for anyone interested in finding out more about bees. Booking essential.
Furness College Open Day 20 November
Cumbrian Agriculture, Arboriculture and Forestry Apprenticeship INFORMATION EVENINGS
Carlisle College Open Days 15 January and 26 March 2026
