The course delivery is based around our Animal Rescue Centre (ARC), which has on-site veterinary facilities, and will give you the opportunity to gain necessary knowledge and practical skills required to work with a variety of animal species. The ARC provides care for a selection of resident exotic animals and small mammals, but also provides assessment and care for a wide range of presenting native wildlife casualties e.g. hedgehogs, seals, otters, birds of prey and garden bird species, co-ordinating the rehabilitation and intended release of these animals as appropriate.
Your participation and studies will not only benefit you, but the animals within the centre and beyond. Established links with the RSPCA, conservation organisations and local veterinary practices provide a very real experience and a network for you to explore future career opportunities.
Nature Conservation
Starts September 2025
The course delivery is based around our Animal Rescue Centre (ARC), which has on-site veterinary facilities, and will give you the opportunity to gain necessary knowledge and practical skills required to work with a variety of animal species. The ARC provides care for a selection of resident exotic…
Nature Conservation
Starts May 2025
Trees on Farms & Fells, developed in partnership with the Forestry Commission, will develop your knowledge of the opportunities for integrating trees into agriculture on upland farms in England. Through site visits, workshops and online sessions, you will gain awareness of benefits, constraints,…
Farming + Technology
Starts September 2025
The Practical Animal Care Skills (Animal Care and Welfare) Level 2 course is aimed at adults looking to gain further knowledge and skills in small animal care and welfare. The course will be taught during one evening per week, for one year, and will cover a range of practical animal care skills…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Starts September 2025
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…
Biological Recording with Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre (online)
Coppicing - volunteer day
Agriculture Apprenticeships Information Evening