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CONTACT 

Beeston Centre (JPC-B) 

Burton Avenue, Beeston 

Leeds, LS11 5ER 

Horsforth Campus (HC) 

Calverley Lane, 

Leeds LS18 4RQ 

Joseph Priestley Campus (JPC-M) 

Peel Street, Morley 

Leeds LS27 8QE 

Keighley Campus (KC) 

Bradford Road, 

Keighley BD21 4HQ 

Park Lane Campus (PLC) 

Park Lane, 

Leeds LS3 1AA 

South Leeds Centre (SLC) 

Westland Road, 

Leeds LS11 5SB 

Technology Campus (TC) 

Cookridge Street, 

Leeds LS2 8BL 

Thomas Danby Campus (TDC) 

Roundhay Road, 

Leeds LS7 3BG 

For maps, directions and more contact info visit: 

www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/contact

Course list 

Animal Care .......................................................page 16 

Foundation Diploma - Entry Levels 2 or 3 

Course Code: 41538 (E2) / 41539 (E3) 

Animal Care ...................................................... page 17 

Foundation Certificate - Level 1 

Course Code: 41537 

Animal Care .......................................................page 18 

Diploma - Level 2 


Animal Management..................................page 18 



Animal Management ................................. page 19 

Extended Diploma - Level 3 


Skills for Working Life - 

Conservation ...................................................page 20 

Foundation Diploma - Entry Level 3 


Conservation 

(Practical Countryside Skills)..........page 21 

Foundation Diploma - Level 1 


Conservation 

(Countryside & Environment) ..........page 22 



Conservation ...................................................page 23 

(Environmental Conservation) 

Work Based Diploma - Level 2 

Course Code: TBC 

Conservation 

(Countryside Management) ...............page 24 

Subsidiary Diploma - Level 3 


Environmental Sustainability .........page 25 

Subsidiary Diploma / Extended 



Skills for Working Life - 

Horticulture ...................................................page 26 

Foundation Diploma - Entry Level 2 & 3 

Course Code: 41533 (L2) 41534 (L3) 

Horticulture (Work based) .................page 27 

Foundation Certificate / Diploma - Level 1 

Course Code: 41532 (C) TBC (D) 

Horticulture ....................................................page 28 

Diploma (Work Based) - Level 2 


Horticulture ....................................................page 28 



Horticulture ...................................................page 29 



Landbased Apprenticeships .................page 30 

Animal Care, Environmental 

Conservation and Horticulture - Level 2 

Dog Grooming ................................................page 32 

Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants 

- Level 2 


Dog Grooming ................................................page 32 

Certificate in Introductory Dog 

Grooming - Level 3 


Floristry ...............................................................page 33 

Award & Certificate - Level 2 

Course Code: 18818 (A) / 41705 (C)Floristry 

page 33 


Course Code: 41715 (A) / 41725 (C) 

Horticulture (RHS) ......................................page 34 

Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation 

& Development - Level 2 


P.T.O.

Horticulture (RHS) ......................................page 34 

Principles of Garden Planning, 

Establishment & Maintenance - Level 2 


Brickwork ...........................................................page 36 


Course Code: 36294 (KC) / 25170 (HC) 



Course Code: 25819 (KC) / 25229 (HC) 




Brickwork Apprenticeships .................page 37 

NVQ Diploma & Diploma in Bricklaying - 

Level 2/3 

Carpentry & Joinery ...................................page 38 

Foundation Diploma 

(Basic Construction Skills) - Level 1 


Carpentry & Joinery (Site) .....................page 38 



Carpentry & Joinery (Site) .....................page 39 



Carpentry & Joinery ...................................page 40 

Apprenticeships, NVQ Diploma & 

Diploma in Joinery - Level 2/3 

Trades ....................................................................page 40 


(Basic Construction Skills) - Level 1 


Plumbing (Access to Building 

Services Engineering) ...............................page 41 



Plumbing & Domestic Heating ...........page 42 

NVQ Diploma - Level 2 


Plumbing (Access to Building 

Services Engineering) ...............................page 43 



Plumbing Apprenticeships ....................page 44 

NVQ Apprenticeships - Level 2/3 

Plumbing ..............................................................page 44 

City & Guilds NVQ Diploma - Level 3 


Construction ..................................................page 45 

Introductory Diploma - Level 1 


Construction ..................................................page 46 



Electrical Installation ..........................page 48 

NVQ Certificate Performing Engineering 

Operations - Level 1 

Course Code: 25471 (KC) / 45085 (TC) 


NVQ Diploma (Performing Engineering 

Operations) - Level 2 

Course Code: TBC (KC) / 45096 (TC) 

Electrical Installation .........................page 50 

NEW Diploma in Engineering- Electrical 

and Electronics Technology - Level 2 



NEW Diploma in Engineering - Electrical 




Apprenticeships - NVQ Diploma 

Advanced Apprenticeship - Level 3 

Course Code: E1W390X / E1W391X 

foundation degrees ..................................page 52

Leeds City College Family 

August 1st 2011 marked two exciting 

developments for Leeds City College as we 

merged with Leeds College of Music and the 

former Joseph Priestley College. 

“Both partnerships aim 

to improve learning 

opportunities and 

provision in the city” 

Both partnerships aim to improve learning 

opportunities and provision in the city - 

strengthening the city’s cultural arts provision, and 

bringing benefits to local learners, businesses and 

communities in South Leeds. 

Former Joseph Priestley College sites are 

now Leeds City College centres, with the 

Peel Street location known as Joseph 

Priestley Campus. 

Leeds College of Music joins the Leeds City College 

group, in what is an unprecedented move for a 

Higher Education institute becoming a wholly owned 

subsidiary of a further education college. 

Leeds College of Music retains its name, distinctive 

brand and purpose built premises in the city’s 

Quarry Hill cultural quarter and continues to offer 

a broad range of specialist music courses in Higher 

and Further Education. 

For further details on courses offered, 

please visit www.lcm.ac.uk or contact 

course enquiries on 0113 222 3416. 

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Our Estates Vision 

Since the creation of Leeds City College, a key 

agenda has been “to improve learning and 

teaching facilities to be among the best in the 

country.” The College has therefore been striving 

towards attaining buildings which are befitting of 

the 3rd largest College in the UK. 

In 2010, we opened the brand new £35m Keighley 

Campus, and this year we have announced further 

plans to enhance more of our estates portfolio 

with an exciting 10 year property strategy. These 

plans will mean the improvement of many of our 

campuses, the next phase being the relocation of 

our Thomas Danby Campus provision in Summer 

2012 to some fantastic new sites. 

The new Leeds locations of the FE courses 

previously offered at the Thomas Danby Campus 

are currently under consideration; as soon as the 

new sites are announced, information will be 

added to the Leeds City College website. Please 

check back regularly for details. We will also 

host open events and tours of the fantastic, new 

locations as soon as we can. 

“We are proud of our 

status as a flagship 

educational institution 

in the UK” 

At Leeds City College we are proud of our status 

as a flagship educational institution in the UK. 

By offering high quality learning environments 

which are modern, fit for purpose, and industry 

standard, we hope this status will likewise be 

reflected in our innovative new campus buildings.

Support 

Safe Environment 

Our safeguarding policy ensures that all young 

people attending college operate in a safe and 

secure environment. 

Working with Parents and Carers 

We will contact parents/carers regularly and 

invite them to parents’/progress evenings. 

Tutorial Support 

Your personal tutor will meet with you regularly 

to make sure you are on track with your college 

work and is there to help you succeed on your 

course and make the most of College life. 

Essential Skills Required for Work 

All students who haven’t achieved A*- C in 

Maths, English and ICT will be able to study 

Functional Skills or GCSEs in these areas at a level 

appropriate to you to help you progress to HE or 

employment. 

Fees 

We do not charge tuition or exam fees to 16-18 

year olds who are on full time courses. If you are 

over 19 when you start your full time course and 

are on means-tested benefits, you will not be 

charged any tuition or exam fees. 

Grants and Funds 

Our Student Support Team can advise you on 

available grants and funds to help fund your 

study at College. 

Travel 

If you are a full-time student under 19 years 

of age (up to your 19th birthday), and you live 

in West Yorkshire, you can apply for a Metro 

Scholar’s Permit which entitles you to half price 

travel on buses and trains in West Yorkshire. 

www.wymetro.com/ticketsandpasses/ 

youngpeople 

Library+ 

We have excellent study and IT facilities with a 

wide variety of print and electronic resources to 

support you while you are studying at College 

including books, journals, newspapers, resource 

boxes, CD ROMs, DVDs and access to electronic 

resources. 

International Students 

Our International Office can help you with 

any questions regarding entry requirements, 

applying to the College, finding accommodation 

or applying for a student visa. 

leedscitycollege.ac.uk/international 

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European Opportunities 

Leeds City College has been successful in 

accessing European funding (Leonardo, 

Comenius) to send students on work placements 

and project visits across the European Union. 

Students’ Union and College Xtras 

Your Students’ Union can organise events and 

activities, help you set up clubs and societies 

and gives you the opportunity to get involved 

by volunteering. College Xtras also offers a 

programme of activities for you to have fun, 

develop areas of interest or simply relax. 

leedscitycollege.ac.uk/xtras 

Additional Support 

We invite you to let us know about any support 

you might need with any learning difficulty 

or disability that you have. We ask for this 

information so that we can assess your support 

needs and put in place any support you may 

need to be able to succeed. We will also ask 

you if you need any support when you come 

for an interview, so that we can make these 

arrangements in advance. 

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HOW TO APPLY 

When you are happy with your choice of course 

it’s time to get started on your application. You 

can make an application to College in one of the 

following ways: 

Online Interactive Form 

You can complete an interactive application form 

on our website. This is the quickest, fastest and 

most secure method of application to the College. 

Please visit the ‘How to Apply’ section on the 

website to access the form and find further 

instructions to help you fill it out. 

Leeds Pathways/Bradford 4 Learning 

If you are aged 14-19 you can make your 

application to College through your local area 

prospectus site. 

In Leeds this is: 

www.leedspathways.org.uk 

In Bradford/Keighley: 

www.bradford4learning.com 

If you attend school you will be invited to 

complete an application by your Connexions 

Adviser or form teacher. 

Paper Application Form 

You can find an application form online or by 

contacting course enquires at any College site, or 

you can download a PDF version from our website 

and print it off. 

*Please only fill out a paper application if you 

cannot apply online.* 

Completing your Application 

Unless you have visited the College previously, 

your application will be your first point of contact 

with College staff. For this reason it is important 

that you set aside some time to complete the 

application fully, and to the best of your ability. 

Whatever the format of application you choose, 

we will be asking you for the same information. 

As well as your contact details, we will ask you for 

details of which schools and colleges you have 

attended previously, and any qualifications or 

awards you have gained. If you are still at school 

you will also need to list your predicted grades 

or your mock GCSE grades if you have sat them. 

If you are still at school or college your head of 

year should be able to help you with this. We will 

also ask about any work you have done, paid or 

unpaid, and ask you to name a referee. 

Personal Statement 

We will also ask you to complete a Personal 

Statement. This is your chance to explain to us 

why you are a suitable candidate for your choice of 

course. You should give as much information here 

as you can. This information helps the College 

staff to decide whether you have chosen the right 

course and can really help when you come for 

interview as the tutor will be more familiar with 

you when you arrive. 

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Qualification Route 

We offer courses at various levels. 

To know which level you are able to study, 

simply find where you are in the left column, 

then choose a level from the middle column. 

All you need to do now is decide 

what you want to study, apply, 

enrol, and get learning. 

You can find help in this book, by visiting us 

online at leedscitycollege.ac.uk, or contacting 

us with any questions.

Current situation Course level to consider What's next 

In need of additional 

help and support with 

learning 

• Entry Level 1, 2 or 3 

• Foundation Learning 

• Progression onto 

next Entry Level or 

Level 1 course 

Basic education, 

few or no formal 

qualifications, GCSEs 

E or F grades 

• Level 1 

NVQ 1... 

• Foundation Learning 

• Level 2 courses 

• Apprenticeship 

• Employment 

4 GCSEs D and E 

grades (inc Maths & 

English), NVQ Level 1, 


• Level 2 

NVQ 2, Diploma, 

Apprenticeship... 

• Level 3 courses 

• Apprenticeship 


4 or more GCSEs at C 

grades or above (inc 

Maths & English), NVQ 

L2, BTEC L2 Diploma; 

Higher Diploma 

• Level 3 

NVQ 3, Diploma, 

Extended Diploma, 

Apprenticeship... 

• Higher Education 


5 or more GCSEs at 

C grades or above; 

Higher Diploma 

• Level 3 

• AS / A Level courses 

• Higher Education 


AS / A Levels, 

International 

Baccalaureate, NVQ 3, 

BTEC Level 3 Diploma, 

Access course 

• Level 4 

Degree 

• Foundation Degree 

• Degree 

• Further study at 

university 


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“making new 

friends, taking 

advantage 

of new 

opportunities 

and learning 

new skills”

Animal Care 

Foundation Diploma - Entry Levels 2 or 3 

Duration: 1 year each 

location: HC 

About the course 

Foundation Learning programmes in Animal Care are 

designed to give learners the opportunity to obtain 

knowledge and understanding of a range of skills for a 

vocational experience with the following subjects: 

• Small animal care. 

• Farm livestock. 

• Personal and social development. 

• Literacy, numeracy and ICT Skills. 

The courses are practical “hands on” programmes taught 

in the context of real jobs and careers in the vocational 

sector. The practical tasks are determined by the needs 

of animals in the centre and at a local working farm. This 

gives you the chance to explore the opportunities in that 

sector, and acquire the appropriate vocational skills. 

The Animal Centre at Horsforth is home to a range 

of exotic and domestic animals. You will learn how to 

handle, care for and house these animals in accordance 

to current industry codes of practice and legislation. You 

will also study animal husbandry at a local working farm. 

You will also be required to undertake Functional 

Skills and Personal & Social Development as part of 

your programme. These qualifications have been 

developed to increase your personal employability 

and academic skills. 

Entry Requirements 

Students wishing to enrol to a Foundation Learning 

Programme will come with a range of qualifications 

which could include GCSEs, units of qualifications 

already taken or have few or no qualifications. 

All students on Foundation Learning programmes 

will be required to take qualifications in Personal and 

Social Development, Employability Skills, a vocational 

qualification and Maths and English. Each student will 

be invited to an interview where a personalised learning 

programme can be discussed and agreed. 

In all cases offers will be subject to interview/transition 

gateway and a positive reference from school/tutor. 

All learners are required to have a current tetanus 

vaccination. 

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Animal Care 


Duration: 1 year 

location: HC 


Foundation Learning programmes in Animal Care are 

designed to give learners the opportunity to obtain 

knowledge and understanding of a range of skills for a 

vocational experience with the following subjects: 

• The care of animals 

• Animal nutrition 

• Animal accommodation 

• Safe handling of animals 


in the context of real jobs and careers in the vocational 


of animals in the centre and at a local working farm. This 



The Animal Centre at Horsforth is home to a range 

of exotic and domestic animals. You will learn how to 

handle, care for and house these animals in accordance 

to current industry codes of practice and legislation. You 

will also study animal husbandry at a local working farm. 



your programme. These qualifications have been 

developed to increase your personal employability 

and academic skills. 

Weekly tutorial sessions are also incorporated to develop 

the learners’ awareness of the wider curriculum, i.e., 

ethical, social and cultural issues, organisation skills, 

confidence building and group work skills, all of which 

are needed in order to prepare for the world of work, or 

higher level courses. 














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Animal Care 



location: HC 

Animal Management 


Duration: 2 years 

Location: HC 


The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care will give 

you a general overview of the Animal Care Industry 

and is aimed at those intending to work in this 

industry and, depending on grades, offers progression 

to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal 

Management at Leeds City College. 

You study a variety of topics including Animal Health 

and Welfare, Animal Behaviour, Animal Handling, Animal 

Accommodation, Animal Feeding, Animal Grooming, 

Animal Biology and Animal Nursing. 

You will also spend 150 hours on work placement which 

will be completed in an animal related sector, generally 

for one day per week over the course of the year. 

The Horsforth Campus has an Animal Centre, offering 

you access to a range of facilities. The Centre includes 

an aquatics room, two small mammal rooms, a tropical 

exotics room, practical handling rooms and a grooming 

salon. Here, you will have the opportunity to combine 

both theoretical and practical sides of animal care. 


A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and D including 

Mathematics or English, a Foundation Diploma 

(equivalent to 5 GCSEs at Grades D – G), NVQ1 

or satisfactory completion of a Foundation 

Learning programme with a minimum of 37 credits 

(at level 1). 

In all cases, we interview you to assess your ability to 

benefit from the course. 


You will study a variety of subjects relating to a career 

in the animal care industry. Career opportunities after 

completion of the course may be in Veterinary Nursing, 

Animal Welfare, Animal Nutrition, Animal Training, Pet 

Retail, Animal Collection work such as safari park / zoo 

keeper, or Kennel and Cattery work. Subjects include: 

Understand the Principles of Animal Biology, Promote 

Animal Health, Animal Anatomy and Physiology, 

Principles of Animal Nutrition, Investigative Project, 

Undertake Animal Handling and Safe Working, 

Principles of Animal Nursing, Undertake Wildlife 

Management and Rehabilitation, Principles and 

Carry Out the Practice of Exotic Animal Health and 

Husbandry, Principles of Aquatics Husbandry and 

Management, Plan and Monitor Animal Feeding, 

Manage Animal Accommodation. 

You will develop an understanding and practical skills 

covering a wide range of animal related disciplines such 

as animal biology, health, wildlife management, nutrition 

and nursing. 

The course is taught through theory and practically 

based sessions and you will also have to successfully 

complete an 8 week work experience block during the 2 

year of study. You will also complete Functional Skills or 

resit GCSEs, if needed. 


A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including 

Mathematics and/or English or equivalent, a Higher 

Diploma (which is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at Grades A* - 

C, NVQ2 or level 2 Diploma at merit grade with Maths 

and English at minimum Grade C or equivalent. 



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Extended Diploma - Level 3 


location: HC 


You will study a variety of subjects relating to a career in 

the animal care industry. This course allows for progression 

into Higher Education programmes. Career opportunities 

after completion of the course may be in veterinary nursing, 

animal welfare, animal nutrition, Animal Training, pet retail, 

animal collection work such as safari park/zoo keeper, or 

kennel and cattery work. The course is taught through 

theory and practically based sessions and you will also have 

to successfully complete an 8 week work experience block 

during the 2 year of study. 

You will develop an understanding and practical skills 

covering a wide range of animal related disciplines such 

as animal biology, health, wildlife management, nutrition 

and nursing. Subjects include: 

Understand the Principles of Animal Biology, Promote 

Animal Health, Animal Anatomy and Physiology, 

Principles of Animal Nutrition, Animal Handling 

and Safe Working, Interpret Animal Behaviour and 

Communication, Principles of Animal Nursing, Animal 

Welfare and Breed Development, Wildlife Management 

and Rehabilitation, Principles and Carry Out the Practice 

of Exotic Animal Health and Husbandry, Principles of 

Zoological Animal Health and Husbandry, Principles of 

Aquatics Husbandry and Management, Carry Out Farm 

Livestock Husbandry, Plan and Monitor Animal Feeding, 

Manage Animal Accommodation 

The course is taught through theory and practically 

based sessions and you will also have to successfully 

complete an 8 week work experience block during the 2 

year of study. 



Mathematics and English or equivalent, a Higher 


C), NVQ2 or level 2 Diploma at Merit Grade with Maths 

and English at minimum Grade C or equivalent. A GCSE 

in Science is also required. In all cases, we interview you 

to assess your ability to benefit from the course. 

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Skills for Working Life - Conservation 

Foundation Diploma - Entry Level 3 


location: HC 


The course gives you a basic understanding of what 

working in environmental conservation involves. The 

learning will take place in various countryside settings 

and habitats providing you with the skills and knowledge 

required to find employment or progress to additional 

courses in practical wildlife or estates management. 

During the course you will be given the opportunity to 

use an extensive selection of hand tools and mechanised 

equipment. Students studying this course will also 

complete a wide range of activities promoting social 

development and employability skills. As part of the 

land based team you will develop strong links with local 

employers and community groups giving you direct 

contact with future employers. 

You will study a wide range of practical countryside and 

estate management tasks. 

These could include: 

Practical habitat management, Hedge laying, Pond 

maintenance Woodland skills, Footpath Construction, 

Constructing and maintaining fences 


in the context of real jobs and careers in a vocational 


of local employers and wildlife groups. This gives you 

the chance to explore the opportunities in that sector, 

and acquire the appropriate vocational skills. 

You will also be required to undertake Functional Skills 

and Personal & Social Development as part of your 

programme. 











programme can be discussed and agreed. In all cases 

offers will be subject to interview/transition gateway 

and a positive reference from school/tutor 

Future Opportunities 

You could progress to a foundation learning landbased 

level 1 programme in horticulture, conservation 

or animal care offered at Leeds City College, or into 

employment. 

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Conservation (Practical Countryside Skills) 



location: HC 



working in environmental conservation involves. The 

learning will take place in various countryside settings 



courses in practical wildlife or estates management. 


use an extensive selection of hand tools and mechanised 

equipment. Students studying this course will also 

complete a wide range of activities promoting social 

development and employability skills. As part of the 

land based team you will develop strong links with local 

employers and community groups giving you direct 

contact with future employers. 




of local employers and wildlife groups. This gives you the 

chance to explore the opportunities in that sector, and 

acquire the appropriate vocational skills. 

You will study a wide range of practical countryside and 

estate management tasks. 

These could include: 

Practical habitat management, Dry stone walling, Hedge 

laying, Pond maintenance, Woodland Skills, Footpath 

Construction, Constructing and maintaining fences. 

The learning will take place in various countryside settings 



courses in practical wildlife or estates management. The 

courses are practical “hands on” programmes taught in 

the context of real jobs and careers in a vocational sector. 

The practical tasks are determined by the needs of local 

employers and wildlife groups. This gives you the chance 

to explore the opportunities in that sector, and acquire the 

appropriate vocational skills. 













and a positive reference from school/tutor. 


You could progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Countryside 

& Environment, Horticulture or Animal Care offered at 

Leeds City College, or into employment. 

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Conservation (Countryside & Environment) 



LOcation: HC 


You learn a variety of subjects relating to a career 

in Conservation. The level 2 diploma in countryside 

and environment is generally taught over 3 days per 

week (subject to change) and will give you a general 

overview of the conservation industry for those 

intending to work in the industry and, depending on 

grades, offers progression to the level 3 Subsidiary 

Diploma in Countryside and Environment offered at 

Leeds City College. 

You will undertake the following core units: 

Work Related Experience in Countryside and 

Environment – You will cover employment in, for 

example, estate maintenance, game keeping, habitat 

conservation, waterways or in the service sector of 

the industry. 

Countryside and Environment Industry and 

Organisations – You will gain an understanding of the 

difference types of organisations, their characteristics 

and influences, and look at current trends and issues 

affecting the industry, you will study four specialist units: 

• Understanding Ecology of Trees, Wood & Forest. 

• Conservation & Improvement of British Habitats 

• Estate Maintenance 

• Maintain Plants Outdoors 

You will also spend 150 hours on work experience in a 

variety of conservation and environment industries. 

This programme is offered at the Horsforth Campus, 

which has access to a range of facilities on site including 

workshops, heated and non-heated glass-houses, poly 

tunnels, meadows, woodland area’s, ponds, tree nursery, 

beds, borders and lawns. 


A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and D including 


(equivalent to 5 GCSEs at Grades D – G), NVQ1 or 

satisfactory completion of a Foundation Learning 

programme with a minimum of 37 credits (at level 1). 


benefit from the course. All learners are required to have 

a current tetanus vaccination. 


The level 2 diploma in countryside and environment 

is a nationally recognised qualification. Successful 

students have obtained employment in the industry. 

You can also progress (depending on grades) to a Level 

3 Subsidiary Diploma in Countryside Management at 

Leeds City College. This offers access to related degree 

programmes (also offered at Leeds City College). 

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Conservation 

(Environmental Conservation) 

Work Based Diploma - Level 2 


location: JPC-M 


This course is a one year long course of study and will give you a general 

overview of the Conservation Industry. You will gain new skills and meet new 

people along the way. There is also the opportunity to take part in a weekend 

residential including some dry stone walling activities. 

You will learn about 

• Health and Safety monitoring 

• Plant identification and knowledge 

• Ground and growing media preparation 

• Plant seeds, prick out seedlings and establish plants in soil 

• Establishing wet land areas 

• General care for the environment through surveys 


A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and D including Mathematics or English, 

a Foundation Diploma (equivalent to 5 GCSEs at Grades D – G), NVQ1 or 

satisfactory completion of a Foundation Learning programme with a minimum 

of 37 credits (at level 1). In all cases, we interview you to assess your ability to 


All learners are required to provide their won safety boots. 


You can progress (depending on grades) to a Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in 

Countryside & Environment at Leeds City College (Horsforth Campus), or into 

employment. The Level 3 Diploma offers access to related degree programmes 

(also offered at Leeds City College – Horsforth Campus). 

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Conservation (Countryside Management) 



location: HC 


The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Countryside 

Management, offered at the Horsforth Campus, 

continues on from the Level 2 Diploma in Countryside 

& Environment, and will provide you with a more in 

depth programme relating to conservation, sustainable 

development and the environment. 

You learn a variety of subjects relating to a career 

in conservation, sustainable development or the 

environment. Learners undertake a combination of core 

modules and options. 

Modules include: 

Undertake an Investigative Project in the Land-based 

Sector, Understanding the Principles of Wildlife 

Populations, Ecology and Conservation, Undertake 

Estate Skills, Review Work Related Experience in the 

Land-based Industries, Understanding Principles of Plant 

Science, Principles of Soil science, Land-based Machinery 

Operations, Understand Land Use and Environmental 

Issues, Understand Greenwood Crafts, Undertaking 

Urban Habitat Conservation, Undertaking Woodland 

Habitat Management, Understanding Principles of 

Physical and Biological Environmental Processes 

Building confidence in using practical skills in a range of 

situations will be addressed within this qualification. You 

may construct, repair, maintain boundaries, structures 

and surfaces and carry out practical habitat management 

work. You may be able to safely operate land-based 

machinery and maintain and carry out simple repairs. 

You will learn about environmental processes and the 

habitats where British flora and fauna live. 










Students who achieve good grades could go on to study 

in higher education including the Foundation Degree in 

Wildlife Management and Conservation offered at Leeds 

City College. Alternatively you could enter into the world 

of work within the ecology and conservation industry 

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Environmental Sustainability 

Subsidiary Diploma / Extended Diploma - Level 3 

Duration: 1 year (Subsidiary) 2 years (Extended) 

location: HC 


Environmental sustainability and related environmentallybased 

sectors are growing rapidly within the UK. 

The government has introduced relevant legislation 

and international agreements and protocols with an 

emphasis on reducing global warming, climate change, 

low carbon economy and the need for conservation. 

A need has been identified to educate and train learners 

for employment within environmental sustainability 

sector-based organisations or individuals within a wide 

range of other related organisations. 

You learn a variety of subjects relating to a career in 

environmental sustainability. Learners will undertake a 

combination of core and option modules. 

Subsidiary Diploma- Core units 

Principles of Sustainable Development, Sustainable 

Communities, Science for Environmental Technicians 

Optional units (a selection of three) 

Principles of Wildlife Populations, Ecology and 

Conservation, Principles of Physical and Biological 

Environmental Processes, Undertake an Investigative 

Project in the Environmental Sustainability Sector, Waste 

Management, Pollution Control and Management, 

Sustainable Construction, Urban Environment, Principles 

of Plant and Soil Science, Understanding Water 

Quality, Work-related Experience in the Environmental 

Sustainability Sector, Energy Management 

Extended Diploma - Core Units 

Mandatory units, Principles of Sustainable Development, 

Sustainable Communities, Science for Environmental 

Technicians, Energy Management, Informatics for 

Environmental and Sustainability Industries, The Business 

Environment, Principles of Wildlife Populations, Ecology 

and Conservation, Principles of Physical and Biological 

Environmental Processes 

Optional units 

Undertake an Investigative Project in the Environmental 

Sustainability Sector, Waste Management, Pollution 

Control and Management, Sustainable Construction, 

Urban Environment, Principles of Plant and Soil Science, 

Understanding Water Quality, Work-related Experience 

in the Environmental Sustainability Sector, Sustainable 

Transport, Sustainable Facilities Management, Geology 

of Natural Resources 






and English at minimum Grade C or equivalent. In all 

cases, we interview you to assess your ability to benefit 

from the course. 

Future opportunities 


in Higher Education. Alternatively you could enter into 

the world of work within the Environmental sector. 

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Skills for Working Life - Horticulture 

Foundation Diploma - Entry Level 2 & 3 


location: HC 



working in horticulture involves. This learning will 

provide you with the skills and knowledge required to 

find employment or progress to additional courses in 

horticulture. During the course you will be given the 

opportunity to use an extensive selection of hand tools 

and industry recognised equipment. Students studying 

this course will also complete a wide range of activities 

promoting social development and employability skills. 

As part of the land based team you will be asked to 

complete tasks common to the horticulture industry and 

produce plants to a sales standard. 

You will study a wide range of horticulture tasks. 

• Plant propagation 

• Vegetable production 

• Plant maintenance 

• Pruning 

• Pest and disease control 

• Maintenance of a range of growing areas 

• Production season plant displays 



sector. The practical tasks are determined by seasonal 

requirements and the demand from our customers. This 





your programme. 















You could progress to a foundation learning landbased 

level 1 programme in horticulture, conservation 

or animal care offered at Leeds City College, or into 

employment. 

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Horticulture (Work based) 

Foundation Certificate / Diploma - Level 1 


location: HC JPC-M (Diploma only) 



working in horticulture involves. The learning will take 

place in the wide and varied growing areas found at the 

Horsforth Campus. This learning will provide you with 

the skills and knowledge required to find employment 

or progress to additional courses in horticulture. 


use an extensive selection of hand tools and industry 

recognised equipment. Students studying this course 

will also complete a wide range of activities promoting 

social development and employability skills. As part of 

the land based team you will be asked to complete tasks 

common to the horticulture industry and produce plants 

to a sales standard. 

You will study a wide range of horticulture tasks. 

• Plant propagation 

• Vegetable production 

• Plant maintenance 

• Pruning 

• Pest and disease control 

• Maintenance of a range of growing areas 

• Production season plant displays 



sector. The practical tasks are determined by seasonal 

requirements and the demand from our customers. This 



You will also be required to undertake Functional Skills and 

Personal & Social Development as part of your programme. 















You could progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Countryside 

& Environment, Horticulture or Animal Care offered at 

Leeds City College, or into employment. 

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Horticulture 

Diploma (Work Based) - Level 2 


location: JPC-M 

Horticulture 



location: HC 


The level 2 diploma in work based horticulture will give 

you a general overview of the horticultural industry 

for those intending to work in horticulture and, 

depending on grades, offers progression to the level 3 

subsidiary diploma in horticulture at Leeds City College 

(Horsforth). You will develop an understanding and 

practical skills covering a wide range of horticultural 

related disciplines such as plant and soil science, practical 

landscaping skills and planting methods. 

You will learn about: 

Health and Safety monitoring, In-depth plant and weed 

identification and knowledge, The ability to identify and 

report plant pests, diseases and disorders, Ground and 

growing media preparation 

Plant seeds, prick out seedlings and establish plants in 

soil, Hard landscaping skills such as paving and fence 

building. 


1 grade C and 2 grades at D GCSE, including maths, 

English and science. Relevant industry experience is also 

considered. In all cases, we interview you to assess your 

ability to benefit from the course. 

All learners are recommended to have a current tetanus 

vaccination and need to provide their own safety boots. 


The Level 2 Diploma in Work Based Horticulture is a 

nationally recognised qualification. 

Successful students could move into employment 

such as landscaping, council work, forestry and self 

employment. Learners can also progress (depending on 

grades) to a Level 3 Subsidiary Horticulture programme 

at Leeds City College (Horsforth Campus). This offers 

access to related degree programmes (also offered at 

Leeds City College). 


The level 2 diploma in horticulture will give you a 

general overview of the horticultural industry for those 

intending to work in horticulture and, depending on 

grades, offers progression to the level 3 subsidiary 

diploma in horticulture at Leeds City College. You will 

develop an understanding and practical skills covering 

a wide range of horticultural related disciplines such as 

plant and soil science, practical landscaping skills and 

planting methods. 

You can study a variety of topics including the Principles 

of Plant and Soil Science, Landscape Construction, Estate 

Maintenance, Environment and Land-based Business, 

Maintaining Plants Outdoors. 

You will also spend 150 hours on work placement which 

will be completed in a horticultural related sector, 

generally for one day per week over the course of the 

year. 


1 grade C and 2 grades at D GCSE, including maths, 

English and science. Relevant industry experience is also 

considered. In all cases, we interview you to assess your 

ability to benefit from the course. 

All learners are recommended to have a current tetanus 

vaccination and need to provide their own safety boots. 


The Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture is a 

nationally recognised qualification. 

Successful students have obtained employment in 

game keeping, private Landscaping and with local 

councils, forestry and self employment. Learners can also 

progress (depending on grades) to a Level 3 Subsidiary 

Horticulture programme at Leeds City College. This 

offers access to related degree programmes. 

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Horticulture 



location: HC 


The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Horticulture 

continues on from the Level 2 Diploma, providing 

you with a more in depth programme relating to 

horticultural processes and practice. This qualification 

will give you the knowledge, understanding and 

skills that they need to prepare for employment. 

The qualifications also provide career development 

opportunities for those already in work, and through 

articulation to higher education, degree and professional 

development programmes provide progression 

opportunities within the same cognate or related areas 

of study within universities and other institutions. 

Modules may include: 

Undertake an Investigative Project in the Land-based 

Sector, Understand the Principles of Plant Science, 

Principles of Soil Science, Undertake and Review Work 

Related Experience in the Land-based Industries, Landbased 

Machinery Operations, Principles and Practices 

of Landscape and Garden Design, Construct Turf Areas, 

Manage Plant Propagation Activities, Tree and shrub 

Pruning Maintenance. 

This is a very practical course which includes handson 

horticultural work. You could be investigating and 

surveying sites for new turf areas which would also 

include the understanding of the construction and 

preparation involved within this area. You will manage 

flowering plant and vegetable growing areas, cultivate 

plants from seed, plant trees and manage wild flower 

habitats. You will also have the opportunity to go on 

field trips and residentials. 

The Horsforth Campus has access to a range of facilities 

on site including workshops, heated and non-heated 

glass-houses, poly tunnels, meadows, woodland area’s, 

ponds, tree nursery, beds, borders and lawns. 











in higher education. Alternatively you could enter into 

the work place which might include: parks and gardens 

maintenance, garden and landscape design or sports 

turfing. 

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Landbased Apprenticeships 

Animal Care, Environmental Conservation and 

Horticulture - Level 2 


Location: HC 

About the Course 

Apprentices learn on the job building up knowledge and skills, gaining 

qualifications and earning money all at the same time. 

Apprenticeship qualifications: 

You will complete a framework of qualifications – these typically include a 

work based diploma, employee rights and responsibilities and functional 

skills or GCSEs in Maths and English. 

Animal Care - The Diploma in Work-based Animal Care has a number of 

routes which apprentices choose depending on the sub-sector they are 

working in and these are reflected in the range of jobs such as: animal care 

assistant, pet shop/retail assistant, dog groomer and dog warden. 

Environmental Conservation - Job opportunities cover a range of areas from 

conservation officer, recycling officer, ranger,access and recreation officer, 

dry stone waller or manager of volunteers. 

Horticulture - The Diploma in Work-based Horticulture has a number 

of routes which apprentices select depending on the sub-sector they are 

working in, these are reflected in the range of jobs such as: Gardener, 

Landscaper, Nursery Worker, Fruit and Vegetable Production Worker, 

Greenkeeper. 


There are no formal qualification requirements. Acceptance is subject to 

college interview, achieving level 1 on BKSB numeracy and literacy tests, 

passing a skill area test and finding suitable employment. 


Students can progress into a career in the Land based industry or onto 

further qualifications, including a level 3 apprenticeship. 

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Landbased Studies offers part time 

programmes in Dog Grooming, Floristry and 

Horticulture at our Horsforth Campus, which 

occupies 14 acres of green belt land on the edge 

of the city, and is unique as a horticultural 

education centre set in an urban environment.

Dog Grooming 

Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants - 

Level 2 

Duration: 1 day a week/ evening classes 

location: HC 

Dog Grooming 

Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming 

- Level 3 

Duration: 1 day a week for 34 weeks 

location: HC 


This programme is designed to introduce you to all 

aspects of being a Dog Grooming Assistant. 

You will study 6 mandatory units and 1 option unit. 

Mandatory units: 

• Prepare and groom dogs prior to bathing 

• Bathe and clean dogs 

• Clean and maintain equipment used for grooming or 

removing hair from animals 

• Control and restrain animals 

• Dry dogs and prepare their coats for styling 

• Basic trimming of a dog’s coat 

Optional units include: 

• Carry out reception duties 

• Handle payments from clients 

• Welcome, receive and care for visitors to sites 

• Move animals between locations 

• Maintain the cleanliness and bio security of the animal 

care working environment 

You will complete written assignments, practical 

assessments and will also sit an online exam 

All our dog grooming courses are taught in a purposebuilt 

salon by tutors who are experts in their field, 

with the facilities on-site for you to learn the skills and 

techniques demanded of the industry. 

You will study 1 day a week for 34 weeks, evening classes 

are also available. 


There are no formal qualification requirements; all you 

need is an interest in dog grooming! 


You could enter the industry as an assistant, or progress 

to a level 3 qualification in dog grooming offered at 

Leeds City College (Horsforth Campus) 


This programme is designed to introduce you to all 

aspects dog grooming. You will study 4 mandatory units 

and 2 option units. 

Mandatory units: 

• Carry out styling and finishing of dogs 

• Assessment and planning of dog grooming work 

• Promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of 

animals 

• Health checking a dog by a dog groomer 

Optional units include: 

• Welcome, receive and care for visitors 

• Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and 

security 

• Moving animals between locations 

• Handle payments from clients 

• Keep stock on sale at required levels in a retail 

environment 

You will complete written assignments, practical 

assessments and will also sit a short answer exam. 

All our dog grooming courses are taught in a purposebuilt 

salon by tutors who are experts in their field, 

with the facilities on-site for you to learn the skills and 

techniques demanded of the industry. 



need is an interest in dog grooming! 


You could enter the industry as an assistant, or progress 

to a level 3 qualification in dog grooming offered at 

Leeds City College (Horsforth Campus) 

We also offer the following short programmes in 

dog grooming: Practical dog grooming’ 

Introduction to clipping and trimming 

Please check our website for further details. 

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Floristry 


Duration: 1 day a week for 12 weeks (A) / 1 

day a week for 22 weeks (C) 

location: HC 

Floristry 


Duration: 1 day a week for 12 weeks (A) / 1 

day a week for 22 weeks (C) 

Location: HC 


This course is designed for those who wish to advance 

their basic floristry skills from those learned in the 

NCFE qualification in Creative Crafts, Flower Arranging 

and Floristry. Alternatively it is suitable for those in 

employment or wishing to gain formal qualifications. 

The Award consists of 2 units; 

• Plan, prepare and construct tied floristry designs (6 

credits) 

• Identify, check and monitor the quality of incoming 

cut materials (8 credits) 

The Certificate continues on from the Award in Floristry, 

building on your skills and knowledge of tied floral 

designs and care and conditioning of floral materials. 

The programme consists of 3 units; 

• Introduction to art and design for florists 

(6 credits) 

• Plan, prepare and construct floral arrangements (10 

credits) 

• Identify and maintain the condition of plants and 

planted designs (4 credits) 

Both qualifications are assessed by practical and written 

assignments 



need is an interest in floristry! 


You could enter the floristry industry, or progress to 

a level 3 qualification in floristry offered at Leeds City 

College (Horsforth Campus) 


This course continues on from the level 2 Award & 

Certificate in Floristry – building on the skills and 

knowledge of those of an intermediate florist. 

The Award consists of 2 units; 

• Diverse flower and plant care (7 credits) 

• Plan, assemble and evaluate diverse tied floristry 

designs (12 credits) 

The Certificate continues on from the Award in Floristry, 

further building on your skills and knowledge of diverse 

tied floral designs and care and conditioning of diverse 

floral materials. 

The Certificate consists of 3 units; 

• Creative design process for florists (7 credits) 

• Plan, assemble and evaluate diverse floral designs (12 

credits) 

• Working in the industry (13 credits) 

Both qualifications are assessed by practical and written 

assignments. For the certificate, you will also sit a short 

answer written exam paper. 


A level 2 qualification in floristry is required. 


floristry: Introduction to practical floristry, Get set 

for Christmas, Wedding Flowers for Today 

Please check our website for further details on all 

our programmes. 

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Horticulture (RHS) 

Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation & 

Development - Level 2 

Duration: 1 evening a week for 34 weeks 

location: HC 

Horticulture (RHS) 

Principles of Garden Planning, 

Establishment & Maintenance - Level 2 

Duration: 1 evening a week for 34 weeks 

location: HC 


This Royal Horticultural Society course is for those 

wishing to gain a Level 2 qualification in Horticulture on 

a part time basis. 

You will study the following units: 

• Plant classification, structure, and function 

(5 credits) 

• Plant nutrition and the root environment 

(3 credits) 

• Maintaining plant health (3 credits) 

• Understanding plant propagation (3 credits) 

Each unit is assessed by a written examination covering 

all learning outcomes specified in the unit. Examinations 

are taken in June. 

Those who successfully complete all the necessary 

units for the two Level 2 theory-based qualifications 

(Certificate in Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation 

and Development and the Certificate in Garden 

Planning, Establishment and Maintenance) above will 

gain the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of 

Horticulture 

(28 credits). 



need is an interest in horticulture! 


This Royal Horticultural Society course is for those 

wishing to gain a Level 2 qualification in Horticulture on 

a part time basis. 

You will study the following units: 

• Understanding garden features, plant selection and 

planning (5 credits) 

• Understanding the choice, establishment and 

maintenance of garden plants and lawns 

(3 credits) 

• Understanding the production of outdoor vegetables 

and fruit (3 credits) 

• Understanding protected environments and their use 

in plant cultivation (3 credits) 

Each unit is assessed by a written examination covering 

all learning outcomes specified in the unit. Examinations 

are taken in June. 

Those who successfully complete all the necessary 

units for the two Level 2 theory-based qualifications 

(Certificate in Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation 

and Development and the Certificate in Garden 

Planning, Establishment and Maintenance) above will 

gain the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of 

Horticulture 

(28 credits). 



need is an interest in horticulture! 


horticulture: Grow your own veg! Introduction to 

garden design, Make you own hanging baskets, 

Gardening for Pleasure 

Please check our website for further details. 

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Brickwork 


Duration: 1 Year 

location: HC KC 

Brickwork 



Location: HC KC 


This programme is ideal for school leavers who want to 

become skilled craftspeople. This course develops your 

knowledge and skills in College rather than in a working 

environment. You will learn by a series of practical 

exercises in well-equipped workshops, backed-up by 

relevant classroom theory. This includes learning all 

aspects of basic brick and block work. 

You will learn by a series of practical exercises in wellequipped 

workshops, backed up by relevant classroom 

theory. This includes learning all aspects of basic 

brickwork including mixing mortar, cutting components 

and laying bricks and blocks. You will also undertake 

qualifications in Personal and Social Development and 

Functional Skills. 













and a positive reference from school/tutor.All learners 

are required to provide their own safety footwear. 


You can progress to the level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying 

offered at Leeds City College (Keighley and Horsforth 

Campuses). You could also progress onto a brickwork 

Apprenticeship. 


The level 2 diploma in bricklaying builds on the content 

of the foundation learning programme in bricklaying, 

further developing your knowledge and skills in college 

rather than in a working environment. This programme 

is offered at Horsforth and Keighley campuses. You will 

learn by a series of extended practical exercises in wellequipped 

workshops, backed up by relevant classroom 

theory. This includes learning all aspects of basic 

brickwork including mixing mortar, cutting components 

and laying bricks and blocks.. 


A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D and E including 


(equivalent to 5 GCSEs at Grades D – G), NVQ1 or 

satisfactory completion of a Foundation Learning 

programme with a minimum of 37 credits 

(at level 1). 



All learners are required to provide their own safety 

footwear. 

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Brickwork 



Location: KC 

Brickwork Apprenticeships 

NVQ Diploma & Diploma in Bricklaying - 

Level 2/3 

Duration: L2 - 2 years / L3 - 1 year 

Location: KC 


You will learn by a series of extended practical exercises 

in well-equipped workshops, backed up by relevant 

classroom theory. The course will look at further 

developing an understanding of construction in relation 

to the working role of managing the construction 

process. You will look at the building process and 

documentation, Complex masonry design and repair, 

Practical training and testing on complex masonry 

structures incorporating decorative work and fireplaces 

The programme looks within the supervisory 

roles of construction, providing an insight into the 

management roles. Students will look at the planning 

and development of the construction process. Practical 

sessions will provide an appreciation of the decorative 

work still employed within brickwork. 

You also study Functional Skills qualifications or GCSEs, 

if required. 


Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, or equivalent. 




footwear. 


You can progress to higher education, onto a higher 

brickwork apprenticeship, or into employment. 


Apprentices learn on the job building up knowledge and 

skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all at the 

same time. You will attend college one day a week and 

block weeks for off the job training. 


You will be trained to NVQ Diploma level 2, a level 

2 Technical Certificate and study Functional Skills in 

Maths and English at level 1. As well as being part of 

the Framework, Functional Skills help you to develop 

qualities and transferable skills, which are desirable to 

employers. 

Advanced Apprenticeship. 

You will be trained to NVQ Diploma level 3 a level 3 

Technical Certificate and study Functional Skills in Maths 

and English at level 2. This would be suitable for those 

preparing for a supervisory role for example. 

NVQ Diploma. 

You will build up a portfolio of evidence of experience, 

situations and duties you have dealt with relating to your 

job. On the job assessments will be carried out in the 

workplace. Once you have shown enough evidence to 

meet the criteria, you will complete your NVQ diploma. 


There are no formal qualification requirements. 

Acceptance is subject to college interview, achieving 

level 1 on BKSB numeracy and literacy tests, passing a 

skill area test and finding suitable employment 


Students can progress into a career in the brickwork 

profession or onto further Brickwork qualifications. 

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Carpentry & Joinery 

Foundation Diploma (Basic Construction 

Skills) - Level 1 


location: KC 

Carpentry & Joinery (Site) 



Location: KC 




knowledge and skills in college rather than in a working 




aspects of basic woodwork including the use of hand 

and power tools and the preparation and assembly of 

joinery products. You will also undertake qualifications in 

personal and social development and functional skills. 














Students are required to provide their own safety 

footwear. 


You can progress to the level 2 Diploma in 

Carpentry & Joinery offered at Leeds City College 

(Keighley Campus). You could also progress onto an 

apprenticeship and work towards an NVQ Diploma in 

Wood Occupations. 


The Carpentry & Joinery (Site) Diploma Level 2 

expands the content of the foundation learning Level 

1 programme, further developing your knowledge and 

skills in college rather than in a working environment. 

You will learn by a series of extended practical exercises 

in well-equipped workshops, backed-up by relevant 

classroom theory. 

• Carry out safe working practices in construction 

• Information, quantities and communicating 

with others 2 

• Building methods and construction technology 2 

• Carry out first fixing operations 

• Carry out second fixing 

• Erect structural carcassing 

• Carry out maintenance 

• Set up and operate a circular saw 

• Construct a Timber Frame Entrance 

You also study Functional Skills qualifications in Maths 

and English, if required. 


You need to have successfully completed a foundation 

learning programme in an appropriate trade. You will 

also be required to attend college for an interview to 

assess your suitability for the course. 


footwear. 


You can progress to the Carpentry and Joinery Level 

3 Diploma offered at Leeds City College (Keighley 

Campus). You could also progress onto a apprenticeship 

and work towards an NVQ Diploma in Wood 

Occupations. 

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Carpentry & Joinery (Site) 



location: KC 


This course is suitable for those already working 

in the construction industry or wishing to enter it, 

having completed a suitable level 2 programme 

(e.g. level 2 construction diploma or intermediate 

construction award). The level 3 diploma expands 

the content of the level 2 diploma, further 

developing your knowledge and skills in college 

rather than in a working environment. 

The programme looks within the supervisory 

roles of construction, providing an insight into 

the management roles. Students will look at the 

planning and development of the construction 

process. Practical sessions will provide an 

appreciation of complex carcassing components, 

along with a traditional hipped roof and hipped 

dormers. 

You will learn by a series of extended practical 


relevant classroom theory. 

You will cover the following units: 

• Carry out safe working practices in construction 

• Carry out first fixing operations 

• Carry out second fixing 

• Information, quantities and communicating 

with others 

• Building methods and construction technology 

• Erect complex structural carcassing components 

• Maintain non-structural and structural 

components 

• Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery 

• Construct a Traditional Hipped/Valley Roof With 

Dormer & Trimming To Chimney 


You need to have successfully completed a level 2 

site carpentry qualification (for example, an ICA 

or level 2 construction diploma). You will also be 

required to attend college for an interview to assess 

your suitability for the course. 


footwear. 


You can progress on to an apprenticeship, if you 

have appropriate employment, offered at Leeds City 

College (Keighley Campus) You could also progress 

into Higher Education to study for a Higher 

National Diploma / Certificate or a Foundation 

Degree. 

You also study Functional Skills qualifications in 

Maths and English, or resit a GCSE, if required. 

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Carpentry & Joinery 

Apprenticeships, NVQ Diploma & Diploma in 

Joinery - Level 2/3 

Duration: L2 - 2 years / L3 - 1 year 

Location: KC 

Trades 

Foundation Diploma (Basic Construction 

Skills) - Level 1 


Location: KC 


Apprentices learn on the job building up knowledge and 

skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all at the 

same time. You will attend college one day a week for 

off the job training. Site joinery work is carried out in 

a variety of locations, both indoors and outside, fitting 

timber roofs, floors, doors and stairs. Bench joinery is 

carried out in a workshop where timber is prepared and 

assembled to make doors, windows, stairs etc. 

Work includes measuring and calculating materials 

cutting and shaping materials and using hand and power 

tools. Use of woodwork machinery, hand and power 

tools. Learn to use basic hand tools whilst developing 

knowledge and understanding of joinery techniques 

and methods. Study to understand the underpinning 

knowledge of the construction industry, which is vital 

when working on building sites, including Employee 

Rights & Responsibilities and Health & Safety. 


There are no formal qualification requirements. 

Acceptance is subject to college interview achieving 

level 1 on BKSB numeracy and literacy tests, passing a 

skill area test and finding suitable employment. 




knowledge and skills in college rather than in a working 




aspects of bricklaying and basic woodwork including the 

use of hand and power tools and the preparation and 

assembly of joinery products. You will also undertake 

qualifications in personal and social development and 

functional skills. 















footwear. 


You can progress to the Level 2 Bricklaying Diploma 

(Keighley and Horsforth Campuses) or Level 2 Joinery 

Diploma offered at Leeds City College (Keighley 

Campus). You could also progress onto a Brickwork 

Apprenticeship, if you have relevant employment. 

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Plumbing (Access to Building Services Engineering) 



Location: KC 


This programme is ideal for school leavers who want 

to become skilled in building services engineering. This 

course develops your knowledge and skills in College 



workshops, backed-up by relevant classroom 

theory. This includes an introduction to aspects of 

basic plumbing, heating ,wiring ,refrigeration and air 

conditioning. You will also undertake qualifications in 

Personal and Social Development and Functional Skills. 

You will cover the following: 

• Introduction to the building services 

engineering sector 

• Electrical 

• Plumbing 

• Refrigeration and air conditioning 

• Heating and ventilating. 

• Health and safety 

• Environmental awareness 

• Building services engineering science 
















footwear. 


After the course, you can progress to an apprenticeship 

in plumbing or onto a Level 2 Plumbing Diploma at 

Leeds City College (Keighley Campus). 

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Plumbing & Domestic Heating 

NVQ Diploma - Level 2 

Duration: 1 year. Also available part-time 

location: KC 


The NVQ diploma in plumbing and domestic heating 

is for anyone wanting to become a qualified plumber 

or domestic engineer. This course provides a sound 

introduction into the world of the plumbing industry, 

and this qualification will provide you with a good 

understanding of the technical and practical skills 

required through theoretical and practical workshops. 





• Plumbing 







This course will immerse in the world of building 

services engineering which expects its operatives to 

demonstrate a multi-discipline approach. Therefore the 

hand skills and technical knowledge that you will be 

learning will be a mix of mechanical and electrical. These 

skills will be applied over a range of systems that will 

allow demonstration of your understanding in a multidiscipline 

environment. 


A minimum of 4 GCSEs with English at grade C, a 

Foundation Diploma (equivalent to 5 GCSEs at Grades D 

– G), NVQ1 or satisfactory completion of a Foundation 

Learning programme with a minimum of 37 credits (at 

level 1). 




footwear. 


You can progress to a Level 2 Plumbing Qualification 

at Leeds City College. You could also progress onto an 

apprenticeship if you have suitable employment. 

As a plumber you would install, service and repair 

plumbing systems in homes and businesses. Depending 

on whether you work in domestic, industrial or 

commercial premises, your duties could include: 

• Installing and repairing water supplies, heating systems 

and drainage 

• Servicing gas- and oil-fired central heating systems, 

boilers and radiators 

• Installing and fixing domestic appliances like showers 

and washing machines 

• Servicing air-conditioning and ventilation units 

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Plumbing (Access to Building Services Engineering) 



Location: KC 


This programme is ideal for school leavers who want 

to become skilled in building services engineering. This 

course develops your knowledge and skills in College 



workshops, backed-up by relevant classroom 

theory. This includes an introduction to aspects of 

basic plumbing ,heating ,wiring, refrigeration and air 

conditioning. 

You will also undertake qualifications in Functional Skills, 

or resit GCSEs, if appropriate. 

This course will immerse in the world of building 

services engineering which expects its operatives to 

demonstrate a multi-discipline approach. Therefore the 

hand skills and technical knowledge that you will be 

learning will be a mix of mechanical and electrical. These 

skills will be applied over a range of systems that will 

allow demonstration of your understanding in a multidiscipline 

environment. 





• Plumbing 








A minimum of 4 GCSEs with English at grade C, a 

Foundation Diploma (equivalent to 5 GCSEs at Grades D 

– G), NVQ1 or satisfactory completion of a Foundation 

Learning programme with a minimum of 37 credits (at 

level 1). 




footwear. 


You can progress to a Level 2 Plumbing Qualification at 

Leeds City College. You could 

also progress onto an apprenticeship if you have suitable 

employment. 

As a plumber you would install, service and repair 

plumbing systems in homes and businesses. Depending 

on whether you work in domestic, industrial or 

commercial premises, your duties 

could include: 

• Installing and repairing water supplies, heating systems 

and drainage 

• Servicing gas- and oil-fired central heating systems, 

boilers and radiators 

• Installing and fixing domestic appliances like showers 

and washing machines 

• Servicing air-conditioning and ventilation units 

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Plumbing Apprenticeships 

NVQ Apprenticeships - Level 2/3 

Duration: 2 years for each level 

Plumbing 

City & Guilds NVQ Diploma - Level 3 

Duration: 34 weeks - Part Time 

location: KC 


Apprentices provide workbased training to young 

people and adults who want to learn new skills and 

gain qualifications while working. You can gain valuable 

sought after knowledge, skills, recognised qualifications 

and earn money at the same time. Apprenticeships can 

lead to employment or entry into higher education. 


You will be trained to NVQ Diploma level 2 and study 

Functional Skills in maths and English at 

Level 2. 

NVQ Diploma. 

You will build up a portfolio of evidence of experience, 

situations and duties you have dealt with relating to your 

job. On-the-job assessments will be carried out in the 

workplace. 


There are no formal qualification requirements for 

a Level 2 Apprenticeship. Acceptance is subject to 

college interview, achieving level 1 on BKSB numeracy, 

literacy tests, passing a skill area test and finding suitable 

employment 


The new City & Guilds Diploma provides vital 

progression from level 2 studies and will provide you 

with a good understanding of advanced technical and 

practical skills required through theoretical and practical 

workshops. 


You will need to have completed a Level 2 Certificate in 

Basic Plumbing Studies, a Diploma in Plumbing at Level 

2 or a Level 2 qualification related to the industry. You 

will also be required to attend College for an interview 

and undertake a skills assessment to assess your 

suitability for 

the course. 


You can progress into industry and undertake a range of 

building services qualifications. You could also progress 

to Higher Education to study for a Higher National 

Diploma/ Certificate or for a Foundation Degree. 


Students can progress into a career in the plumbing 

profession or onto further plumbing qualifications. 

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Construction 

Introductory Diploma - Level 1 


Location: JPC-B 


This one year foundation learning course provides 

you with an opportunity to experience and develop 

a range of skills in a Construction setting. You will 

explore a range of core units providing you with 

essential information for a all jobs in the Construction 

industry. You will also learn practical skills associated 

with Carpentry & Joinery and Painting and Decorating 

throughout your course. 


• Structure of the Construction Industry 

• Exploring Health and Safety 

• Sustainability in the Construction Industry 

• Construction Processes and Operations for LRDB 

• Construction Methods and Technology for LRDB 

• Construction Drawing Technology 

• Exploring Carpentry and Joinery 

• Performing Joinery Operations 

• Exploring Painting and Decorating 

• Performing Paper Hanging 

• Performing Decorating Techniques 









qualification and Maths and English. Each student 

will be invited to an interview where a personalised 

learning programme can be discussed and agreed. 

In all cases offers will be subject to interview/ 

transition gateway and a positive reference from 

school/tutor. 


footwear. 


You can progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Construction 

offered at the Joseph Priestley Campus. You could also 

progress to the Bricklaying Diploma Level 2 offered at 

Leeds City College (Horsforth Campuses), or onto an 

apprenticeship, if you have relevant employment. 

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Construction 



location: JPC-B 


This one year course provides you with an opportunity to experience and 

develop a range of skills in a Construction setting. You will explore a range 

of core units providing you with essential information for a all jobs in the 

Construction industry. You will also learn practical skills associated with 

Carpentry & Joinery and Painting and Decorating throughout your course. 


• Structure of the Construction Industry 

• Exploring Health and Safety 

• Sustainability in the Construction Industry 

• Construction Processes and Operations for LRDB 

• Construction Methods and Technology for LRDB 

• Construction Drawing Technology 

• Exploring Carpentry and Joinery 

• Performing Joinery Operations 

• Exploring Painting and Decorating 

• Performing Paper Hanging 

• Performing Decorating Techniques 


A minimum of 4 GCSEs with English at grade C, a Foundation Diploma 

(equivalent to 5 GCSEs at Grades D – G), NVQ1 or satisfactory completion 

of a Foundation Learning programme with a minimum of 37 credits 

(at level 1). 

In all cases, we interview you to assess your ability to benefit from the course. 

All learners are required to provide their own safety footwear. 


This qualification prepares you for employment and provides a good 

grounding to progress on to a more advanced course at Level 3 or technical 

qualifications at Level 2/3. 

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Electrical Installation 

NVQ Certificate Performing Engineering Operations - Level 1 


location: KC TC 


This programme will provide you with a basic 

understanding of electrical installation work and offers 

an opportunity to progress on to a level 2 programme. 

This course allows students to acquire transferable hand 

skills and a basic knowledge of electrical installation 

work. This programme is offered at both the Keighley 

and Technology Campuses. 


• Working safely in an engineering environment 

• Carrying our engineering activities efficiently 

and effectively 

• Using and communicating technical information 

• Assembling electrical wiring support systems 

• Wiring electrical equipment and circuits 

You will learn the practicalities of how cabling 

enclosures, supports, accessories, wiring systems, and 

accessories are assembled and installed. 

You will also be required to undertake Functional Skills 

and Personal & Social Development as part 

of your programme. 















On successful completion of your programme, you can 

progress to a level 2 course in electrical installation, at 

Leeds City College (Technology and Keighley Campuses). 

You may also progress to an apprenticeship if you find 

employment within the Electrical Industry. 

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NVQ Diploma (Performing Engineering Operations) - Level 2 




This course is suitable for people of any age and 

background who wish to develop the skills associated 

with electrical installation engineering and have the 

aim of employment within the sector. The course has a 

practical profile with coverage of the theory aspects of 

electrical installation design, construction and testing. 

Focus is placed on the growth of work place related 

abilities, methodologies and processes. 


• Working safely in an engineering environment 

• Carrying our engineering activities efficiently 

and effectively 

• Using and communicating technical information 

• Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosures and 

support systems 

• Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits 

• Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels / 

components mounted in enclosures 

You will also study Functional Skills in Maths and English, 

or resit a GCSE, if required. 

You will learn the practicalities of how cabling 

enclosures, supports, accessories, wiring systems, 

and control equipment are assembled, installed and 

tested for electrical safety and operational readiness. In 

addition, the course includes knowledge of the current 

BS7671 wiring regulations with regards to all aspects 

of the design of electrical installation circuits and 

testing processes, prior to circuit being made live. The 

electrical principles and theories that underpin electrical 

installations are also covered within the course. 


A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D including 

Mathematics or English, NVQ1 or satisfactory 

completion of a Foundation Learning programme with 

a minimum of 37 credits (at level 1). In all cases, we 

interview you to assess your ability to benefit from the 

course 


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You may wish to progress to a level 2 Diploma in 

electrical and electronics technology programme which 

provides additional skills and knowledge and which is 

more focused on practical aspects. You could also apply 

for an apprenticeship, if you have an employer and you 

are working in the electrical industry. 

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NEW Diploma in Engineering- Electrical 


Duration: 1 year Also available part-time 



NEW Diploma in Engineering - Electrical 





This course is for people of any age and background 

who wish to progress to become electricians, or seek 

work within the wider electrical industry. 


• Working in Engineering 

• Principles of engineering technology 

• Principles of electrical and electronics technology 

• Maintaining electrical wiring support systems 

• Wiring and testing electrical circuits 

• Principles of maintenance technology 

You will learn about the design, construction and testing 

of a range of electrical circuits and systems as found in 

domestic, commercial and some industrial applications. 

The Course includes practical workshop tasks that 

provide opportunities for students to develop hand and 

tool skills, which meet industrially recognised levels. The 

course will also provide knowledge of the principles of 

technology that underpin the electrical engineering 


A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and including 

Mathematics or English. In all cases, we interview you to 

assess your ability to benefit from the course. 


footwear. 


This course offers the opportunity to progress to 

the Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Electrical and 

Electronic Engineering. You could also apply for an 

apprenticeship, if you have an employer and you are 

working in the electrical industry. 


This is the progression course for people who have 

completed the Level 2 Diploma in Engineering, or for 

applicants with a previous qualification at the same 

level in a suitably related area, and wish to either seek 

work as an electrician, or work in the wider electrical 

engineering or installation field. 


• Engineering health and safety 

• Engineering principles 

• Principles of electrical and electronic engineering 

• Maintenance of electrical equipment and systems 

• Electronic power control systems and practice 

• Power supply, and analogue and digital circuit 

principles and fault finding 

You will learn about the development of, and 

implementation of, maintenance and fault diagnosis 

procedures on a range of electrical and electronic 

systems. You will also learn about the principles of 

operation of the systems mentioned in a practically and 

theoretical manner. There are practical tasks within the 

course that develop previous hand and tool skills, while 

also providing opportunities to develop skills in the use 

and understanding of electrical and electronic test and 

measurement instruments. 


You need to have successfully completed a Level 2 

Diploma in Engineering – Electrical and Electronics 

Technology. In all cases, we interview you to assess 

your ability to benefit from the course. All learners are 

required to provide their own safety footwear. 


This course offers the opportunity to progress to higher 

qualifications, such as the HNC in Building Services 

Engineering offered at Leeds City College. 

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Apprenticeships - NVQ Diploma 

Advanced Apprenticeship - Level 3 

Duration: Up to 48 months - Part Time 



Every Apprentice has their own Work Place Support Officer who is based 

in the Work Based Learning Unit. They will visit you at your workplace and 

maintain close links with your employer and tutors. As an electrician you 

will be responsible for installing and managing the electrical systems and 

equipment that is necessary to bring electricity to our work & homes. 

You will be trained in safety and installation techniques and expected to 

work at heights, outdoors and in confined spaces and there will be some 

lifting involved. 

The work of an electrician will include jobs such as wiring to new homes 

and businesses. You will learn methods of testing and locating faults with 

electrical equipment, assembling electrical components, using meters and 

much more. 


• Complete initial assessment (which consist of literacy/numeracy and an 

Industry specific trade test) 

• Individual interview with a member of the Electrical team 

• To be proactive in securing employment (help can be given to do this) 

• You are required to have a GCSE grade C or above in Maths, English 

and Science 


At the end of the course you will have a nationally recognised level 3 NVQ 

Diploma in Electrotechnical Technology. This can lead to entry into higher 

education, such as the HNC in Building Services Engineering offered at 

Leeds City College (Technology Campus), or you could progress onto 

management. 

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Foundation Degree Entry Requirements 

This course has minimum entry requirements of 1 

x E in a relevant A level or a pass in BTEC National 

Diploma/Certificate or another vocational level 

3 qualification, together with a GCSE at grade 

C in English. However, candidates receiving this 

minimum offer would need to demonstrate 

experience in and commitment to their chosen 

Foundation Degree subject. 

A typical offer is likely to be 2 x D at A level, or a 

Merit profile in a relevant BTEC National Diploma/ 

Certificate, together with a number of GCSE grades 

at C or above including English. International 

qualifications will be assessed against these criteria. 

Speakers of other languages need to have an IELTS 

score of at least 6.0 or a recognised level 2 English 

qualification. 

We welcome applications form mature candidates 

who may not have met the academic criteria, but 

can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their 

chosen field. Candidates in this category are likely 

to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the 

course and asked to provide a portfolio of evidence 

to support their application. 

All students must be able to demonstrate either by 

qualifications or testing that they have the required 

literacy skills to complete the course. 

All students need also to be aware that it may 

be a requirement of progression onto a top up 

degree that they have both English and Maths at 

GCSE grade C. Students who do not have these 

qualifications have the opportunity to gain them 

whilst at college. 

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Animal Health & Welfare 

Foundation Degree 

Duration: 2 years - Full Time or 4 years Part Time 

Course Code: D320 

Location: HC 


This programme is aimed at those wanting to work in 

the animal management sector in industries as varied 

as animal welfare, production, education, veterinary, 

companion and training to name a few. The course 

is regularly updated so that it meets the needs of the 

animal industry through consultations with employers 

and students. 

The course provides learners with underpinning 

knowledge of animal health, husbandry, welfare, 

behaviour, animal science and management. There is an 

emphasis on the development of skills; general skills such 

as communication, IT and teamwork, and practical skills 

such as animal handling, health checking, animal first aid, 

monitoring and evaluating behaviour, training animals, 

design and maintenance of animal accommodation and 

assessing animal welfare. Work placement forms an 

essential part of the course allowing on the job training 

and development of further skills to make students more 

employable. Assessments are designed to give students 

the opportunity of performing tasks that they would 

be asked to do in employment, such as dealing with a 

first aid situation or assessing an animal for suitability to 

rehome, using scenarios and links with employers to help 

make them 

more realistic. 


• Animal nutrition 

• Animal health & husbandry 

• Animal behaviour 

• Bioscience 

• Anatomy & physiology 

• Applied animal health 

• Animal welfare & law 

• Companion animal behaviour 

• Genetics & animal breeding 

• Management of exotic animals 

• Design and management of animal collections 

Work-related learning, personal and professional 

development are also developed throughout the 

programme. 

You will develop academic skills such as scientific writing, 

presenting, referencing and research; practical skills 

such as animal handling, laboratory skills, animal first 

aid and animal training; and many skills required by 

employers such as communication, use of IT, teamwork, 

independent work and dealing with the public. 

Part-time 

This course is available as a part-time programme of 

study, for further information please contact us for the 

details. 


The College has an agreed progression route from 

this qualification on to the B.Sc. (Hons.) Animal 

Management (Top up) at Leeds City College. However 

you can also apply to other Universities to do top 

up degrees. Many students go on to employment in 

a variety of roles including Veterinary nurse trainee, 

pet shop manager, zoo keeper, education officer and 

working for a variety of charities such as the RSPCA and 

Dogs Trust. 

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Wildlife Management & Conservation 

Foundation Degree 

Duration: 2 years - Full Time or Part Time 

Course Code: C300 

Location: HC 


The programme is aimed at those wanting to work in 

the wildlife management and conservation sector. It 

prepares people for employment in a variety of roles - 

countryside rangers, ecologists, nature reserve managers, 

environmental consultants, to name a few. The course 

is regularly updated so that it meets the needs of the 

wildlife and conservation industry through consultations 

with employers and students. The course provides 

learners with underpinning knowledge of wildlife 

conservation, practical field skills, ecology and habitat 

management. There is an emphasis on the development 

of skills; general skills such as communication, IT 

and teamwork, and practical skills such as wildlife 

identification, ecological survey work, habitat creation 

and repair, tool and equipment use. Work placement 

forms an essential part of the course allowing on the 

job training and development of further skills to make 

students more employable. Assessments are designed 

to give students the opportunity to develop skills and 

knowledge that are relevant to employment in this 

field, such as project work identifying and surveying 

protected species. Much of the course content is 

embedded into real working scenarios though good links 

with local countryside and conservation organisations, 

which can open up opportunities for further study and 

employment. 


• Animal behaviour 

• Bioscience 

• Practical Field Skills 

• Practical Habitat Management 

• Land Use Issues 

• Applied Ecology 

• Habitat Management 

Work-related learning, personal and professional 

development are also developed throughout the 

programme. 



such as plant and animal identification, laboratory skills, 

habitat management and surveying; and many skills 

required by employers such as communication, use of 

IT and specific conservation management packages, 

teamwork and independent work. 

Part-time 



details. 


The College has an agreed progression route from this 

qualification on to the BSc. in Animal Management at 

Leeds City College. Many students also progress onto 

the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Science at Bradford 

University. However you can also apply to other 

Universities to do top up degrees. 

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BSc Hons. Top-up degree 

Duration: 1 year - Full Time or 2 years - Part Time 

Course Code: D329 

Location: HC 


This programme is a one year top-up degree for 

learners who have already successfully completed either 

a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in 

an animal-related subject. This programme is aimed at 

those wanting to work in the animal management sector 

in industries as varied as animal welfare, production, 

education, veterinary, companion and training to name 

a few. The course is regularly updated so that it meets 

the needs of the animal industry with consultations with 

employers and students. The course provides learners 

with underpinning knowledge of animal health issues, 

biodiversity, adaptive physiology and marine mammals, 

with a particular emphasis on animal conservation. 

There is also a research project in which student must 

chose a topic to investigate, research, formulate a 

methodology, collect and analyse data and come to a 

conclusion. Research links have been made with many 

organizations that allow students to collect data in the 

industry such as Zoos, conservation organizations and 

businesses. Assessments are designed to give students 

the opportunity of performing tasks that they would 

be asked to do in employment, such as measuring and 

reporting on biodiversity, rescuing marine mammals and 

presenting the results of research using scenarios and 

links with employers to help make them more realistic. 


• Biology & Management of Marine Mammals 

• Microbiology & Parasitology 

• Animal Diversity & Evolution 

• Animal Adaptation 

• Research Methods 

• Skill Development 

• Independent Project 


presenting, referencing and research; practical skills such 

as rescuing marine mammals, identifying parasite and 

microbes and surveying skills. Students will also complete 

a research dissertation on an appropriate topic of their 

choice. 

Part-time 



details. 


Students have progressed onto Masters degrees 

and Veterinary/Veterinary nursing studies, as well as 

employment in a variety of roles from teaching to animal 

training, zoo education officer to working for a variety 

of animal charities and self employment. Many students 

also progress onto graduate schemes. 

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Building Services Engineering (Electrical) 

Higher National Certificate 

Duration: 2 years - Part Time 


Location: TC 


Building services engineers normally work as part of a 

design team alongside architects, structural engineers, 

quantity surveyors and building managers to ensure the 

engineering conditions create a safe, comfortable and 

efficient internal environment as expected by clients. 

The building services engineer is a professional person 

who has the technical and design skills, plus the personal 

skills required to work with other people throughout a 

building project from inception to design to installation, 

commissioning, inspection and testing. 

The programme design and delivery reflects the balance 

of skills, knowledge and understanding required to 

perform building services engineering tasks competently. 

We integrate theory and practice to ensure that the 

qualification supports both career prospects and 

educational progression 


• Management Principles and Application Construction 

and the Built Environment 

• Health Safety and Welfare for Construction and the 

Built Environment 

• Group Project in the Construction Industry 

• Electrical Protection & Transportation installations for 

Non-domestic Buildings 

• Lighting Applications for Industrial & Commercial 

Buildings 

• Design Principles and Application for Construction & 

the Built Environment 

• Application of Scientific Principles to Building Services 

Engineering 

• Applied Mathematics for Construction and the Built 

Environment 

• Work-based Learning & Assessment in Construction 

and the Built Environment 

• Electricity and Lighting for Building Services 

Engineering 



such as rescuing marine mammals, identifying parasite 

and microbes and surveying skills. Students will also 

complete a research dissertation on an appropriate topic 

of their choice. 


Career opportunities include: 

• Design Engineer 

• Project Manager 

• Estimator 

• Energy Engineer 

On completion of the HNC you could apply to other 

institutions to top up your qualification to a B.S.c or 

B.Eng. honours degree through a period of further study. 

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what our students say... 

Laura Hancock 

HNC in Building Services 

Laura is studying for a HNC in Building 

Services while in employment and recognises 

the benefits involved with following a workbased 

route. 

Laura says; 

“The experiences and knowledge you gather 

in the workplace help with college work 

and provide real-world applications for the 

subjects being studied.” 

Kayleigh Butler 

Foundation Degree in Animal Health and Welfare 

and BSc Hons in Animal Management 

Kayleigh found the Foundation Degree in 

Animal Health and Welfare difficult to begin 

with, but the guidance and support she 

received from tutors helped her to find her 

feet and encouraged her to progress to the 

full BSc Hons in Animal Management. 

“the animal centre was 

great for hands-on study” 

Kayleigh says: 

“I stayed on at the college due to the friendly 

feeling on the campus. The animal centre 

was great for hands-on study on the course 

and the tuition fees were also very well priced 

compared with University fees.” 

Sarah-Louise Gregory 

Foundation Degree in Wildlife Management 

& Conservation 

Sarah-Louise took her Foundation Degree 

with the aim of turning her passion for 

environmental conservation into a successful 

academic and professional career. 

“the course also helped me 

start networking within the 

conservation sector” 

Sarah says: 

“The course fitted nicely around my part 

time work and it offered both academic and 

practical experience which suits those who 

prefer to be hands-on - you don’t usually get 

that at university. The tutors were amazing 

and always ready to provide help and support 

if you asked for it. The course also helped 

me start networking within the conservation 

sector which will really help me in my future 

studies and career.”

PLAY YOUR PART 

What happens next 

When we receive your application we will 

acknowledge it promptly. We may also contact 

you to clarify your course choice or ask for further 

information if necessary. If you have not heard 

from us within two weeks of sending your form, 

please call the Admissions office to check that 

we have received it. At a later stage we will invite 

candidates to visit the College, either for a meeting 

of applicants or for a personal interview. Following 

the interview process, we will let you know the 

result of your application as soon as possible. 

To work with children (under 18) or vulnerable 

adults 

Students may need to complete an enhanced 

disclosure check for the Criminal Records Bureau. 

The College will organise this for you but you will 

have to pay. The estimated cost of the enhanced 

Criminal Records Bureau check is £44. Full details 

regarding payment and documents required will be 

provided prior to enrolment. 

All applicants must provide a satisfactory reference 

and have a successful interview. 

Whatever your query, simply contact our Student 

Services Centres: 

leedscitycollege.ac.uk/support

Leeds City College has support 

and facilities for the blind and 

partially sighted including 

transcribed publications and 

speech software. 

To find out more about how we 

can help blind and partially sighted 

students, please contact 

Anne Brook on 0113 216 2375 

Disclaimer 

The information in this prospectus is, as far as possible, accurate at the time of publication, but is subject to change 

for unforeseen reasons at the College’s absolute discretion. 

Leeds City College takes all reasonable steps to provide services as set out in this prospectus; it does not however 

guarantee the provision of such educational services, programmes and facilities. 

Leeds City College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, cancel, alter or amalgamate any or part of the 

programme, locations, facilities or costs at any time. 

Please be aware the location of some of the courses offered could be subject to change between time of 

application and actual start date. 

All courses run subject to enrolment of minimum numbers. 

Please check the website for the most up-to-date information which should be consulted before application. 

www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk

play your part 

leedscitycollege.ac.uk 

For more details contact: 

e: course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk 

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