NVQ Courses
Interested in starting a career working with animals? Want to build your knowledge in animal care or develop practical land-based skills like horticulture? Join our City & Guilds Level 2 Animal Care or Level 1 Land Based Studies course, delivered on-site at our fully operational farm—where learning happens hands-on, every day!
These hands-on, industry-recognised qualifications are perfect for anyone passionate about animal welfare, agriculture or horticulture and looking to gain real-world experience in a practical, outdoor setting.
Our animal courses: You’ll work directly with a variety of farm animals, learning everything from daily husbandry and feeding routines to health checks and enrichment. Whether you're aiming for a future in veterinary work, farming, or animal rescue, this course gives you the solid foundation you need — all while enjoying life on a real farm. Enquire now and turn your passion for animals into a pathway for the future! 🐄🐑🐓
Horticulture-based courses: you'll gain practical, hands-on experience right here on our working farm. From planting and nurturing your own fruit and vegetables to designing and maintaining beautiful flower beds, you'll learn essential skills that can be used at home or in a future career. Whether you're passionate about growing your own food, exploring sustainable practices, or simply enjoy working outdoors, this course offers a rewarding and engaging way to connect with nature while building valuable knowledge.
Our Level 2 animal care courses are open to learners aged 11 years to adults, our Level 1 land based studies is open to 14 years to adults. Groups are arranged so that similar age ranges attend on the same day. We keep class sizes small to ensure a supportive environment, and our Inclusion Manager is present at every session to provide dedicated support for students with additional needs.
