Animal Care (Non-Agricultural)
Bridgwater and Taunton College - Somerset
01278455464
Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ
Course summary

This bespoke one-year programme is designed to support those learners that are not yet ready to study the Level 3 T Level in Animal Care & Management. It will develop the learner's knowledge, skills and behaviours that will help the learner to progress on to and succeed on their chosen T Level route.

Entry requirements

You need five GCSEs in the 9 to 3 range, including English and maths. It is important that you have a good level of spoken and written English. Course entry is subject to an initial assessment in English and maths in order to determine the appropriate level of study, a keen interest in the subject and a successful interview.

How you'll be assessed

Learners will be supported in taking ownership of their learning and development through setting development goals and agreeing an individual development plan. Through a combination of classroom learning, practical skills development, assignments and a work experience placement, learners will gain the knowledge and skills required to work in the animal care industry. Learners will sit an externally set and marked exam covering core areas, a synoptic assignment to assess practical skills and applied knowledge and a suitable work experience placement. Learners may be required to produce a portfolio of evidence to be presented for assessment at the end of the programme. Learners will be required to complete a total of 30 hours of work experience.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ