OCN Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Horticulture, Environmental and Animal Care (Equine)
Introduction
If you have a passion for animals and are interested in caring for horses, this course could be for you.
The Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Horticulture, Environmental and Animal Care has been developed to provide a flexible approach to study, combining interactive vocational units with those designed to enhance learning and employability.
During this one year course, you will delve into a range of topics including animal health and welfare, and health and safety in an outdoor environment.
You’ll also get involved in practical elements, including providing food and water to animals, moving and handling animals and cleaning and maintaining animal accommodation.
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Entry requirements
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Fees and funding
Facilities
Hands-on learning
Study with Writtle College and benefit from:
- dedicated Equine Training and Development Centre on our Cow Watering Campus
- working stable yard, with around 70 horses on campus
- indoor and outdoor riding arenas
- oval horse walker
- therapy barn
- 150-hectare campus with grazing and space for events.
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- make full use of facilities including library and IT resources
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Accreditation
OCN London
This course has been endorsed by OCN London, confirming that the content is appropriate and consistent with current industry practice and will allow learners to enter employment in the outdoor activities sector.
Careers and educational progression
After completing this qualification, you could choose to continue your studies with a Technical Level 2 or Level 3 work base programme or find employment within the Equine Sector.
