Land Based Operations

Qualification:


Work Based Qualificiation in Land Based Operations (Level 1)

Awarding Body:


City and Guilds


Course Information

The qualification could involve developing practical skills and knowledge in the the following areas:

  • Agriculture

  • Animal Care

  • Horticulture

  • Horse Care

The course could involve one day per week away from school:

  • Feeding, cleaning out, undertaking routine health checks and administering treatments to farm animals, horses or small animals

  • Maintaining and constructing fences, animal accommodation and wildlife areas

  • Creating and maintaining landscapes, growing plants, trees and shrubs

  • You will need to complete a range of units in order to gain the Level 1 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Work-based Land Based Operations.

Further Course Information:

This course could lead to:

  • An Apprenticeship in Agriculture, Horticulture or Animal Care (Level 2)

  • Enhanced employment opportunities

  • Greater access opportunities to Further Education

Assessment

  • On-going practical assessments carried out in the workplace

  • Development of a portfolio of evidence to prove your level of competence and understanding

  • No formal examinations

You can contact the DART office on 01332 794 910 (fax 01332 794 911)

DART Ltd
Manor Farm House
London Road
Shardlow
Derbyshire
DE72 2GR