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Contents

Agriculture (Level 1)


Animal Management (Level 1)


Equine

Fishery Management

Horticulture

Engineering

Motor Vehicle

Please note that the course information provided may be subject to change.



Qualification Certificate in Work-Based Land-Based Operations - Agriculture

Awarding body NPTC City & Guilds

Level 1

Day and times Tuesdays: 9.00am – 2.00pm (over 2 years)

The course Core units

• Unit 101 Maintain the health and safety of self and others in the workplace

• Unit 102 Principles of transporting supplies of physical resources within the work

area

• Unit 103 Assist with the transport supplies of physical resources within the work area

• Unit 104 Assist with maintaining structures and surfaces

• Unit 105 Principles of maintaining structures and surfaces

Additional Units

• Unit 108 Assist with the care of animals

• Unit 109 Principles of the care of animals

• Unit 110 Assist with the movement of animals

• Unit 111 Principles of the movement of animals

• Unit 112 Principles of dealing with animal accommodation

• Unit 113 Assisting with animal accommodation

The units are achieved by participating in practical tasks at various units on the College

farm, which include the Indoor Pig unit and the Dairy and Beef Unit. There is also the

opportunity to work with the Shepherd and the College flock as well as participate in

Estate Maintenance tasks.

Assessment Assessment is continuous. Candidates put together a portfolio of evidence demonstrating

how they have achieved the units stated. They achieve the underpinning knowledge

through attending theory sessions which are built into the program.

Career pathway Can progress onto Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Agriculture, Animal Management, Game

and Wildlife, Forestry or Vet Nursing. There is also the possibility of candidates pursuing

an apprenticeship in the Agricultural Industry.

Additional information

Candidates should have the following Personal Protective Clothing for the course:

• Steel Toe Cap Boots or Wellington Boots, or both

• Overalls

• Work gloves

• Waterproof Coat and leggings

Students will be expected to make their way to Sparsholt College (with the school or

parent/carer) and as a safeguarding measure they must be collected promptly at 2.00pm.


Qualification Certificate in Work -Based Agriculture (Livestock Production)


Level 2


The course Core unit:

• Unit 201 Monitoring and maintaining health and safety

Minimum of 18 Credits from the following Additional Units:

• Unit 202 Maintain and develop personal performance

• Unit 203 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

• Unit 211 Establish and maintain conditions appropriate to the welfare of livestock

• Unit 213 Prepare feed & water supplies for livestock

• Unit 216 Maintain livestock during pregnancy

• Unit 218 Prepare, establish and maintain livestock in their accommodation

• Unit 219 Prepare outdoor sites for the introduction of livestock

• Unit 234 Load and unload physical resources within the work area

• Unit 235 Transport physical resource within the work area

• Unit 239 Repair and maintain structures and surfaces

• Unit 241 Establish animals in a new environment

The units are achieved by participating in practical tasks on the college farm at the Dairy

and the Indoor Pig Unit. Time is also spent working with the Shepherd and helping with

Estate Maintenance.

Assessment Assessment is on-going. Candidates put together a portfolio of evidence demonstrating

how they have achieved the units stated. They achieve the underpinning Knowledge

through attending theory sessions which are built into the program.

Career pathway Candidates can progress on to a full time Level 2 qualification in Agriculture to further

develop skills. Depending on GCSE results they could also progress onto a Level

3 qualification in Agriculture. Alternatively they could progress on to a Level 2 or 3

qualification in Animal Management or Vet Nursing. Game & wildlife, Countryside

Management or Fish Studies. There is also the possibility of candidates pursuing an

apprenticeship in the Agricultural Industry.



Agriculture (Level 2) continued . . .


Candidates should have the following Personal Protective Clothing for the course:

• Steel Toe Cap Boots or Wellington Boots, or both

• Overalls

• Work gloves

• Waterproof Coat and leggings




Qualification Diploma in Animal Care


Level 1

Day and times Tuesdays: 9.00 – 2.00pm (over 2 years)

The course This qualification meets the needs of students who may wish to work within the animal

care industry. Students develop a core understanding of animal care including animal

health, animal husbandry, animal accommodation, animal feeding and health and safety

in the workplace. Students will have a chance to undertake many practical aspects of

animal care such as handling and participate in classroom-based theory.

Assessment Students will be assessed through projects and assignments, practical and portfolio work

and short tests and reports, which are internally marked and moderated and annually

verified by our EV.

Unit 101 is assessed through a single multiple choice test, which is online and covers

the knowledge and understanding of that unit. It is not assessed through assignments.

Career pathway On completion of this qualification, students may progress to the City & Guilds Level 2

Diploma in Animal Care.


For health and safety reasons students will require:

• Safety boots or Wellington boots (steel toe caps not needed for Wellington boots)

• Green boiler suit/overalls (Sparsholt logo optional). Allow for layers underneath in

cold weather when selecting a size.

• Dark coloured trousers for warm areas (not jeans)

• Bottle green (Sparsholt logo) polo shirt for warm areas

(These items can be purchased from Creative Images http://www.creative-images.

uk.com/sparsholtcollege.html)





Qualification Diploma in Animal Care

Awarding body NPTC City and Guilds

Level 2


The course This qualification meets the needs of students who may wish to work within the animal

care industry. Students develop underpinning knowledge whilst practicing skills that

could be used within employment in the animal care industry. The course covers a

range of topics including:

• Animal health and welfare

• Animal feeding

• Animal accommodation

• Animal breeding and grooming

• Animal behaviour

Assessment Students will be assessed through assignments and practical assessments which are

internally marked and moderated initially internally and then annually externally by

our EV. Students who pass the course will achieve a pass, merit or distinction. This is

equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade A* - C (depending on grade achieved).

Career pathway Career pathway On completion of these qualifications students may progress into

employment or to the following City & Guilds NPTC qualifications:

• NPTC Level 3 Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma in

Animal Management

• Level 2 or 3 qualifications in work-based Animal Care


Additional information For health and safety reasons students will require:

• Safety boots or Wellington boots (steel toe caps not needed for Wellington boots)

• Green boiler suit/overalls (Sparsholt logo optional). Allow for layers underneath in

cold weather when selecting a size.

• Dark coloured trousers for warm areas (not jeans)

• Bottle green (Sparsholt logo) polo shirt for warm areas

(These items can be purchased from Creative Images http://www.creative-images.

uk.com/sparsholtcollege.html)

Students will be expected to make their own way to Sparsholt College and as a

safeguarding measure they must be collected promptly at 4.00pm.



Equine

Qualification Diploma in Land based studies (Horse Care)


Level 1


The course Year one units:

• Unit 102 Developing Performance

• Unit 132 Preparing for exercise and aftercare

• Unit 133 Exercising Horses

• Unit 134 Maintaining horse health

Year two units:

• Unit 101 Health and Safety

• Unit 103 Industry Experience

• Unit 128 Feeding and watering

• Unit 133 Exercising Horses

Assessment • Unit 101 Health and Safety -Online Health and Safety Test

• Unit 102 Developing Performance - Practical assessments and portfolio

• Unit 103 Industry Experience – as above

• Unit 128 Feeding and watering – as above

• Unit 132 Preparing for exercise and aftercare – as above

• Unit 133 Exercising Horses – as above over two years

• Unit 134 Maintaining horse health – as above

Career pathway • NPTC Level 2 Diploma Horse Management

• Modern Apprenticeship level 2 – Work based



• Riding Hat required to standard (BSEN1384/PASO15)

• Navy/black/brown jodhpurs – plain coloured

• Riding gloves

• Sparsholt College equine sweatshirt and polo shirt

• Long leather/rubber riding boots or leather jodhpur boots and leather chaps (black

or brown – no suede )

• Short whip

• Hair net to match hair colour




Fishery Management

Qualification Certificate in Fishery Management

Awarding body Open Awards

Level 1


The course This qualification provides an introduction to students who have an interest in the fishery

industry. Students develop underpinning knowledge whilst practicing skills that could

be used to support further study in fishery management. The course covers a range of

topics including:

• Handling and feeding fish

• The science of water and fish

• Sport fishery management

• Teamwork, health and safety and equipment in the fishery industry

• Preparation for progression

Assessment Students will be assessed through portfolios and assignments which are internally

marked and moderated. A selection of work will be moderated externally.

On successful completion of the course students will achieve a pass grade. This is

equivalent to 2 GCSEs at grade D.

Career pathway On completion of the qualification students may progress onto the following

qualifications, (subject to satisfactory English and Maths results and reference):

• City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Fishery Management

• Alternative Land-based Level 2 Diploma at Sparsholt College


Students will require:

• Wellington boots

• Waterproof clothing for outdoors work




Horticulture

Qualification Diploma in Horticulture

Awarding body NPTC City and Guilds

Level 1

Day and times Tuesdays: 9.00am - 2.00pm (over 2 years)

The course This qualification meets the needs of students who may wish to work within

horticulture. Students develop underpinning knowledge whilst practicing skills that

could be used within employment in the industry. The course covers a range of

topics including:

• Growing from seeds

• Growing plants and crops

• Plant care

• Plant pest and diseases

• Maintaining grass

Assessment Students will be assessed through portfolios and assignments which are internally

marked and moderated initially internally and then annually externally by our EV.

Career pathway On completion of these qualifications students may progress to the following City &

Guilds NPTC qualifications:

• NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture



Personal protective equipment for Horticulture available from Creative Images

http://www.creative-images.uk.com/sparsholtcollege.html

This includes:

• Approved trousers

• Outdoor clothing

• Gloves

• Safety boots and safety wellingtons

• Water proofs are required in case of practical sessions

completed outside all year around

Students will be expected to make their way to Sparsholt College (with the school

or parent/carer) and as a safeguarding measure they must be collected promptly

at 2.00pm.


Qualification An Introduction to Engineering

Awarding body ABC Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice

Level 1


The course This course leads to a Level 1 qualification in Engineering and Technology. The course

is designed for those who want to gain a basic introduction to Engineering.

The course consists of 4 units as detailed below.

Assessment Health and Safety:

This mandatory unit is intended to ensure that you understand the basics you will

need to know, to work in engineering.

• Working safely

• Communicating effectively

• Using hand tools

• Handling materials and components

• Problem Solving

Engineering Materials:

This unit gives you the knowledge and skills to cut and form a number of engineering

materials.

• Investigate cutting, forming and assembling processes

• Prepare, cut, form and assemble items

• Check cutting, forming and assembling operations are carried out correctly

Manual Metal Arc Welding:

This unit gives you an introduction to joining materials used in engineering. These

include welding, brazing, soldering and use of adhesives.

• Investigate different joining processes

• Prepare for joining materials

• Join materials

• Check completed joints

Fabrication and Sheet Metal:

This unit introduces you to the different methods used to cut, bend and assemble a

wide variety of plumbing components.

• Prepare materials for cutting and bending

• Carry out cutting, bending and joining

• Check that wok has been completed correctly

Engineering


Engineering

Career pathway This course provides an excellent foundation to progress to a number of different

areas within engineering. Full time courses are available EAL Certificate in Welding

and Technology, Level 1. NVQs via the apprenticeship programmes run in conjunction

with industry.


A keen interest in the subject area is essential!

Due to the nature of this course a high level of Health and Safety factors are involved,

so you must behave in a mature and responsible manner in order to achieve good

results, gain the qualification and progress within the college.

Safety Clothing required:

• You will need a pair of Steel Toe Cap Boots. (any supplier)

• You will also need to purchase a pair of Overalls from the College, ensuring all

students are dressed the same.


or parent/carer) and as a safeguarding measure they must be collected promptly at

2.00pm.

**This course runs alongside Entry 3 Motor Vehicle


Qualification This course leads to the qualification ABC Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies. The

course is designed for those who want to gain a basic introduction to the Motor

Vehicle. Awarding body Entry 3 ABC Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies


The course The course offers a very practical theme and will be assessed through multi choice

question papers and workshop assessments. Successful completion of the course

allows progression to our Level 1 full time course.

The course consists of 6 units as listed below and all units need to be passed to be

successful.

Assessment Health and Safety:

This mandatory unit covers all aspects of H&S in the workshop, also looking at

Employer and Employee requirements.

Introduction to Engineering Equipment and Materials :

This unit covers different materials and their properties. It also covers how to select

and correctly use hand and power tools.

Introduction to Steering and Suspension:

This unit covers the basic layout of Steering and Suspension systems. Looking at the

basic maintenance and following the safety precautions.

Introduction to Vehicle Braking Systems:

This unit covers the basic layout of Braking systems. Looking at the basic maintenance

and following the safety precautions.

Introduction to Vehicle Inspections:

This unit covers different types of vehicle inspections and how to carry out each to a

specification. It also looks at the reasons for using and completing service records.

Introduction to Vehicle Valeting:

This unit covers the application of correct materials when valeting the exterior,

interior and the engine bay of a motor vehicle. It also covers the correct handling

and disposal of waste.

Career pathway This course can lead to a full time Level 1 Course in Motor Vehicle at the College or

an Apprenticeship.

Motor Vehicle



A keen interest in the subject area is essential!

Due to the nature of this course a high level of Health and Safety factors are involved,

so you must behave in a mature and responsible manner in order to achieve good

results, gain the qualification and progress within the college.

Safety Clothing required:

• A pair of Steel Toe Cap Boots (any supplier)

• You will also need to purchase a pair of Overalls from the College, ensuring all

students are dressed the same.


or parent/carer) and as a safeguarding measure they must be collected promptly at

2.00pm.

**This course runs alongside Level 1 Engineering

Motor Vehicle continued . . .

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