Download - Leeds City College

Landbased Apprenticeships
Animal Care, Environmental Conservation and
Horticulture - Level 2
Duration: 2 years
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.
Entry Requirements
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.
Future Opportunities
Students can progress into a career in the Land based industry or onto
further qualifications, including a level 3 apprenticeship.
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