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Land Based - Skills for Working Life

The Land Based Course covers Entry Level 2 and 3 in the Conservation, Growing Plants and Small Animal Care pathways and is aimed at learners with learning difficulties and disabilities aged 16+. It also includes Personal and Social Development and Preparation for Work.

The course has a strong practical element with one day most weeks spent off-site visiting places such as pet stores, garden centres, community farms, veterinary practices and local parks. We have also developed strong links with Wynyard Woodland Park Nature Reserve where we do conservation-related activities and Stockton Borough Council where we have poly tunnels and an allotment area.

The course provides an excellent grounding for anyone hoping to work or volunteer in the conservation, gardening or animal care sectors.

Elements of the course include:

Working as Part of a Group – setting ground rules to work as part of a group. To work together to plan, do and review a group activity. Learners learn how to work with each other successfully and demonstrate their own abilities with the group.

Conservation – introduction to conservation, wildlife and the safety rules within this work. Identify trees, plants, their parts and the best ones to attract wildlife. Learn how to use and care for tools safely. Learners will work within the community to conserve and care for their environment.

Horticulture – recognise plants and trees, prepare the land for planting including weeding, labelling and identifying positions. Maintenance of tools and how to use them safely. Learners will demonstrate an ability to propagate and grow plants.

Health and Safety – recognise hazards, warning signs and symbols. Understanding the importance of health and safety procedures and how to follow them correctly. Learners will be able to follow safety rules and be more aware of their own safety.

Personal Manner – understand personal hygiene routines and why it’s important. Conduct themselves in the appropriate manner in different settings following rules, regulations and instructions. Learners will demonstrate appropriate personal conduct in different situations.

Working Towards Goals – identify your own strengths and areas of personal development. Agreeing personal goals and carrying out activities with support to achieve these targets. Learners will demonstrate appropriate personal conduct in different situations.

Small Animal Care – recognise different species and breeds of pets. Identify appropriate accommodation and how to maintain it safely using the correct personal protective equipment. Learners will demonstrate the basics of small animal care and understand the importance of this care.

For more information about the Land based course, visit the Skills for Life course page on the Stockton Riverside College website or get in touch.

Stockton Riverside College Harvard Avenue Stockton-On-Tees TS17 6FB United Kingdom