Schools – Vocational Training 14+

image: Glass House WorkIf you are in Year 10 or 11 and interested in learning practical skills alongside your GCSEs, you can come to College one day a week and study for a qualification. By choosing to take this option, you’ll get plenty of hands-on experience and have a better understanding of the types of career or Apprenticeship you may be suited to.
 

You can choose from the following:

Animal Care - Level 1 Qualification and a First Certificate in Animal Care
(equivalent to 2 GCSEs A*−C)

  • Handle and move a range of animals
  • Feed snakes, lizards and chameleons
  • Prepare housing for dogs, cats, chinchillas and rats

Equine Studies - Level 1 Qualification and BHS Stage 1 Horse Knowledge and Care

  • Horse behaviour
  • Anatomy and handling
  • Basic grassland care
  • Grooming, bedding and mucking out

Practical Countryside − Work towards an Level 1 Qualification in Land−based Operation (equivalent to 5 GCSEs D-G) and potentially BTEC First Certificate in year 2
(equivalent to 2 GCSEs A*−C)

  • Work with cattle and sheep
  • Prepare and operate tractors
  • Plant trees and coppice woodland
  • Lay paths

Outdoor Adventure and Sports Coaching − one day per week covering a range of activities for a minimum of half a term

  • Climbing and abseiling
  • Kayaking and canoeing
  • Problem solving
  • Map work

Gardening and Landscaping − Level 1 Qualification in Horticulture

  • Plant containers for display
  • Prune hedges and shrubs
  • Take cuttings and propagate plants
  • Lay paving blocks and slabs

Turfcare and Groundsmanship − Level 1 Qualification in Horticulture

  • Repair damaged turf
  • Use cylinder and rotary mowers
  • Lay out, aerate and scarify turf
  • Mark out sports pitches

Floristry − Level 1 Certificate in Land−based Studies (floristry)

  • Carry out basic floristry tasks
  • Identify flowers, foliage and plants
  • Produce and assemble shop displays

Welding and Blacksmithing − Level 1 Qualification in Performing Engineering Operations

  • Gas welding and brazing
  • MIG welding and forge welding
  • Metalworking procedures

For more information on all these options, please contact the 14−19 Team on
01305 215005 or talk to your school tutor.