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Level 1 and Level 2 North Open College Network courses
The purpose of these qualifications is to introduce students to working in one or more sectors across animal care, construction, and horticulture, along with developing general employability skills to boost workplace confidence.
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Level 1 and 2 qualifications, equivalent to GCSEs, primarily focus on practical farm work. Students compile a portfolio of photographic evidence, worksheets, and projects. Attendance is flexible, ranging from 1 to 3 days per week.

Level 1 units include:
Assist with animal accommodation
Assist with the care of animals
Assist with feedstuffs for small animals
Basic Carpentry Skills
Basic Woodworking Joints
Garden Horticulture
Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace
Teamwork​​

Level 2 units include:
Timber for Construction
Woodwork Jointing Skills
Garden Horticulture Skills
Understanding Ecology and Conservation
Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace​
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