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He ll � �racken�urs� College Course Guide We know that choosing your next steps is a big and exciting decision. We hope this guide will help you find the college course that’s right for you. If you’re looking to study an animal, equine or land-based subject, you’ll find it here. Brackenhurst is set in stunning countryside just a bus ride away from Nottingham city centre. We are part of Nottingham Trent University. We offer college courses alongside our degree courses, all taught by our skilled, experienced and supportive staff. At Brackenhurst, you’ll have access to incredible facilities. These include an animal unit, equestrian centre, laboratories, library and gardens and fields that are overflowing with plants and wildlife. Studying with us means that you’ll be a part of an amazing learning environment. You get all the perks of being part of a big university, but you will still enjoy the comforts of a friendly college. Most importantly, our courses reward your hard work with valuable qualifications and training. They will prepare you for the world of work, or open the door to further study. It’s your future – you decide. Pamela Ellis Head of Further Education 02 03
�racken�urs� College Course Guide � r a c k e n � Why choose u r s � > You’ll be studying and training in some > You’ll get to go on some fantastic trips and learn You can stu amazing ra animal, equ land-based dy an nge of ine and college incredible facilities from industry experts courses including a working farm, animal unit, equestrian centre and outdoor classroom > It’s easy to get here – we’re just a bus ride away from Nottingham city centre > In our last Ofsted > Our courses offer clear > You’ll learn from our assessment we received routes into jobs or professional tutors who a ‘good’ grade with further study have lots of experience In 2019 some outstanding in their subjects our college features courses had > Our courses > Our friendly student s support team are here a 100% pas offer exciting if you need help with work experience anything rate opportunities – making you stand out to future employers or universities 04 05
�racken�urs� College Course Guide Tell us about your course course “I chose this Aislinn: I study Equine , J osh Veysey Management. We do everything because of the facilities n d putation a from equine biology to exercising horses. We have three riding location, re l in additiona lessons a week, one jumping and ability to ga n � two flatwork. There are a variety ns.” qualificatio e Stud storie� of horses to suit every ability. r Josh: I am doing Land and Ben Theake a l 3 Ex te nded Diplom Wildlife Management (now called Leve Countryside Management) in in Agricultu re which we are taught how to .ntu.ac.uk/ Go to www manage and conserve a variety to read more bentheaker of different habitats. The course experience. has practical elements in which about Ben’s we physically do the different methods to conserve and improve the habitats we learn about during lectures. What’s it like to be a What’s your timetable like? student here? Aislinn: I usually start at either Aislinn: Being a student here is 9 am or 11 am, unless I have very fun because you have a lot in morning yard duties then I start at common with others. We do lots 7.45 am. I usually finish at 4 pm of different activities and there are unless I have evening yard duties lots of different clubs and events then I finish at 5 pm. We have a that you can attend. variety of both classroom lessons and practical lessons. Our lessons Josh: You are immersed in the are around an hour to an hour and environment, which makes the a half long. course seem more realistic. It is a good place to make friends. On the Equine Management course we do one morning yard How do you travel to duty and one evening yard duty a week, one weekend yard duty Brackenhurst and how every three weeks and five yard long does it take you to get duty days in either the Christmas there? or summer holidays, depending on what year you are in. y and Aislinn: I take the bus every day an open da “I went on letely. apart from the morning I have Josh: It is a relaxed timetable. I away comp was blown yard duties at the Equestrian only go to college three days a friendly, Centre, then my mum drives me. The staff are week from Wednesday to Friday. are down to The bus journey is usually around Monday and Tuesday are when the students re an hour long but we have a really e facilities a we can do our work experience earth and th One of the questions we get nice coach. placements as well as doing paid excellent.” asked most is ‘what’s a typical work. Josh: I’m originally from South y day like’? Africa so I am a resident in the Amy Crawle in Equine student accommodation on te nd ed Diploma Here’s Josh, who studies Level 3 Land Level 3 Ex campus. t Managemen and Wildlife Management (now called rawley to w w w .n tu .ac.uk/amyc Countryside Management), and Aislinn, Go to perience. who studies Level 3 Equine Management, out Amy’s ex read more ab to tell you. 06 07
�racken�urs� College Course Guide s are Tell us about your “The facilitie s p ecially assessments excellent, e Unit, the Animal Aislinn: We have ridden and ad and I had re written synoptic exams in both s it iv e really po first and second year. As well as li n e.” reviews on one British Horse Society (BHS) ride safe exam. cloth Kaitlyn Fair ion igher Educat Josh: My assignments range Access to H s – Studie from writing reports to doing (Land-based m al Sc ie nc e) presentations and practical Ani assessments when we are out in .ntu.ac.uk/ Go to www the field. I also have examinations loth to read kaitlynfairc and synoptic assessments. Kaitlyn’s more about experience. What are your course tutors like? Aislinn: I find my course tutors supportive and helpful. They want the best for everyone. Where do you take a The staff and lecturers are very break? approachable if you ever need help or advice and they explain Aislinn: I usually take a break things in detail. in the farmhouse as there are different rooms that we can sit Josh: They are amazing during in and there is a kitchen with lectures and are very supportive. microwaves, a kettle and a They are always very energetic vending machine. There are a few when they teach us. benches around outside to sit on in the warmer months too. Do you belong to any clubs Josh: My classmates and I or societies? usually go back to my flat’s kitchen or sit in the dining hall. Aislinn: I am proud to be part of the Rider Academy in the Where do you go for dressage development squad. lunch? This is a group of selected riders, five are chosen for the Aislinn: I go for lunch in the jump squad and five more for farmhouse, or I go to the the dressage squad. External Brackenhurst shop to buy my and internal coaches take the food. There are vending machines Rider Academy nearly every to get snacks from and a dining week for extra training. hall and a café to get meals. Josh: I am a member of the Josh:The dining hall, especially Brackenhurst Young Farmers on Fridays when they serve fish Club and go to the gym down in and chips. Southwell. ards Aislinn Edw 08 09
a m m � �racken�urs� r o � r College Course Guide �tu d y p Sarah Heckf Subject lea Animal Man ord der agement Extended r the Level 3 fo al Your study programme is tailored to you. It is ject Leader Level 2 Anim I am the Sub M an ag e m ent and the designed to give you the skills and knowledge to Diploma in A nimal urst. succeed in your studies and your future career. u rs e s at Brackenh Care co t for over 20 h in g at Brackenhurs n Springer I have been te ac ic p la ce to work. I ow is a fanta st you will Qualification Employability and years and it m e to w o rk with me so they co ea Spaniels and ra ct ic al lessons. I hav s work experience during yo u r p e many year us Study with You will study either a Level meet them b ir d s o f p rey and I hav am 2 Diploma, Level 3 Extended rest in e of a te particular inte ing with horses. I am on et and you’ll g lecturers. Diploma or Access to Higher You’ll take part in CV-writing w o rk enthusi tic as Education Diploma. workshops, mock interviews and experience e n ce d an d ronment st all experi learning envi more than ju and we are get individual support from our p e rb e s a su urces on t provid fantastic reso Brackenhurs Your course will include a mix specialist Employability team. You’ll av e h e onto our a course of practical work and classroom- very luck y to udents com also undertake work experience with and we are g th e st based study. relevant employers. I love se e in ey thrive in the campus. ve lo p as in dividuals. Th and de English, maths You may have heard about the government’s plan to introduce T-levels in the next few years. This is a new Meet your programmes our enviro n m ent. and IT type of qualification designed to increase your technical and practical tutors Liz Taylor Alongside your Develop your English, maths skills whilst studying. To prepare for and IT skills. If you still need Our tutors are here to support qualification, you’ll to achieve GCSE grade 4 / C in the changes, we’re offering some your ambitions and help you also get additional English or maths, we’ll also give students the opportunity to complete achieve your dream career. er Course lead an additional industry placement, They’re all industry experts with a sessions including you additional support to retake working with employers from their agement the exams. passion and in-depth knowledge Equine Man English, maths and IT chosen sector. of their subjects. You’ll also hear Extended skills, citizenship, and from inspirational guest lecturers the Level 3 r rse Leader fo t. I have bee n around work experience. We Citizenship and industry speakers who will I am the Cou an ag e m e n nally in the quine M ed professio Diploma in E help bring your subject to life. e w o rk e call this your study y life and h av British Hors Explore important issues such as horses all m g sc h o o l. I studied the u rs e programme. democracy, freedom, and British industry since leavin Stage Four co values, with lectures from expert e d ia te In structor and started Society Inte rm rs t. T his really kick guests. at Brack e n h u to become as a student m e to progress d has e n ab le d ssage Level my career an H S I) , a British Dre Instruct o r (B hree Judge. a Stage Five D re ssage List T and a B ri ti sh t studying at Three Coach d g e I gained whils the kn o w le ustry, can I like to think xp e ri e n ce in the ind t and m y e in their Brackenhurs e n ts an d help them n to my st u d onate about. be passed o a ca re e r th ey are passi hieve journey to ac 10 11
�racken�urs� � o College Course Guide w Ho appl� Applying is really easy. Follow our step-by-step guide below. Choose your course Use this guide to help you decide. You can find more information on our website, so take a look there too. We also recommend attending one of our open days. They will help you get a feel for what it’s like to study here. Fill in an application form You can download an application form from our website or find one at the back of this guide. Remember to show your passion for your chosen subject in your personal statement. Come for an interview If you meet the criteria for the course, we’ll invite you in for an interview. We’ll send you details of what will happen on the day in advance through the post. Don’t panic! Our tutors are really friendly and will help you to do your best. Get your offer We’ll write to you and let you know how you got on at the interview. Hopefully we’ll be able to offer you a place on the course. This offer might be conditional on your upcoming exam results – for example GCSEs. Accept your offer You need to tell us that you want to accept your offer of a place by returning your confirmation slip to us or calling us on 0115 848 5299. ns? Any questio e’re Get your exam results If you’re taking GCSEs, you’ll get your results in August. Other exam results will also come out over the summer. line – w Once you’ve got your results you need to let us know what they are. Then we can confirm your place. Just drop us a ere to h e lp e very step of h at can email us the way. You .ac.uk or give n tu fe.enq u ir ie us a call on 0 s @ 115 848 5299 Start at Brackenhurst! We’ll send out all the information you need to start with us in the post at the end of August. We hold an enrolment day in the first week of September. This allows you to get your student ID and start meeting your new friends and tutors. 12 13
Animal courses Love animals? So do we! Our range of animal courses will help you turn Courses ma in your passion into a career. Level 2 Diplo are > AnimalxteCnded Diploma in Level 3 E agement > Animal Man igher E ducation Access to H Diploma in n d -b a s e d Studies: > L a nce Animal Scie n i m a � What can I do � Your classroom when I finish? Our animal courses have great Study an animal course at progression routes to fantastic Brackenhurst and you’ll have careers or further study. You can access to some fantastic facilities. even study one of NTU’s degrees Our specially designed Animal right here at Brackenhurst. Unit is home to over 150 animals from around 40 different species. These include small animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, reptiles and Level 2 Diploma in birds, as well as larger animals Animal Care like goats and donkeys. All our animal courses include hands-on, practical lessons at the unit. You’ll courses also help our technicians to care Level 3 Extended Diploma in for the animals on a day-to-day basis. Animal Management “Being a student Access to Higher Education Diploma in As well as your subject-specific Land-based Studies: facilities, you’ll also find: at Brackenhurst Animal Science • a library, including fully is amazing! The equipped computer rooms campus is beautiful • modern classrooms and and the facilities are teaching areas really useful.” FdSc • laboratories Animal Science Lorna Wilson-Shorten • our careers and employability FdSc Level 3 Extended Diploma service Veterinary Nursing in Animal Management BSc (Hons) • a dining room and Costa Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/ Animal Biology Coffee lornawilsonshorten to BSc (Hons) • our student shop read more about Lorna’s Zoo Biology • a common room. experience. 14 15
C a r � Animal courses l ma a Level 2 Diplo � n i m About the course One year course You’ll need ish language at Are you?t This practical, hands-on course will give you the or Engl skills to care for a wide range of animals. You’ll > GgrCadSEe m4 /atChsor above withabthove ote.her Passionate ab ou ade 3 / D or subject at gr > animals study the feeding, handling and housing of animals. e at grade 3 / D or Into practical work and You’ll also learn about protecting the natural > GCSE scienc above. > being outdoo rs environment, wild plants and animals. l one GCSE at grade Interested in looking > An additiona 3 / D or abov e. > after the en vi ronment pt students with Reliable and Some of the things you’ll study... > We will acce grade 3 / D in m at hs or English subject re the other > responsible How you’ll study How you’ll be language whe 4 / C. You will ade Feeding, Accommodating Introduction to Animal is at least gr or English You’ll learn in our fantastic assessed need to co m plete maths part of and Moving Animals Biology and Health SE retakes as facilities and be taught by tutors language GC e. You’ll be assessed using ogramm Study a range of practical Gain knowledge and who have real-life experience a combination of internal your study pr skills for the day-to-day care understanding of animal biology. of working within the animal idered. cations cons of animals, including feeding, Learn how to use this for practical industry. You can expect the assignments and tests, which are set and marked by tutors, and > Other qualifi handling and providing appropriate animal health and disease course to be split so that you accommodation. management. learn through a combination of external assessments. theory and practical work. Practical Animal Health Animal Welfare You will be taught through Next steps Develop skills in practical animal health, disease and parasite Study the approaches to animal welfare, including the five animal lectures, group discussions and practical demonstrations. You’ll If you get a Distinction you’ll be With qualifications prevention, cleaning and care, and needs, health and safety, and also get to go on trips to various able to do the Level 3 courses in Animal Management, or and further essential grooming techniques for a animal law. locations. range of animal species. Countryside Management experience you In addition you will study English The course includes a work (Wildlife Conservation). and maths and complete relevant placement. This allows you to could earn Animal Behaviour work experience. If you do not yet develop your skills and knowledge Future jobs within the animal • up to £15,000 as an animal Assessment and Safe have a GCSE grade 4 / C in maths in the animal industry, and looks industry include: carer Handling or English, we’ll also support you good to future employers. You • animal carer • £17,000 as a cattery / kennel with extra classes so you can can work at places like veterinary • cattery / kennel technician Develop the skills to recognise technician or wildlife reserve retake the exams. centres, boarding kennels, normal and abnormal behaviours in • wildlife reserve worker worker a range of animal species. catteries, or zoos. • dog groomer • £20,000 as a dog groomer You’ll also learn how to apply safe • farm worker • up to £25,000 as a farm handling and restraint techniques worker that minimise stress in animals. e Animal Car uk/course and search sit www.ntu.ac. formation vi For more in 16 17
a � e m e n � Animal courses Diploma a n Extended M Level 3 � n i m a l About the course Are you?t Learn about animal-related subjects, including Two year biology, health, behaviour, nutrition and breeding. > ou Passionate ab You’ll also develop practical skills for handling and course an im al s caring, and gain the knowledge needed to start work and > Into practical being outd oo rs your career within the animal industry, or for further You’ll need g English handling study. > Interested in and tr ai ni ng an imals cludin d punctual > Fo ur GCSEs in language, m at hs and science at > Organised an Some of the things you’ll study... How you’ll study How you’ll be grade 4 / C or above. idered. You’ll learn in our fantastic assessed > Other qualifi cations cons Animal Health and Animal Welfare and facilities and be taught by tutors who have real-life experience You’ll be assessed through Disease Ethics written external assignments, of working within the animal This module will teach you to You will learn about the ethics, industry. You can expect the practical assessments, and recognise the signs of good and regulations and legislation course to be split so that you external exams. ill health in animals and to carry associated with animal welfare in learn through a combination of out health checks on animals and animal-related industries. practical and theory work. Next steps With qualifications produce animal health plans. Zoological Collections You’ll be taught through lectures, If you are successful and achieve and further Practical Animal Learn about the role of the group discussions and practical the right combination of results, experience you demonstrations. You’ll also get to Husbandry modern zoo and the techniques you’ll be able to progress on to This module will teach you how to used to improve the lives of zoo go on trips to different locations, the FdSc Animal Science, FdSc could earn including Crufts Dog Show at handle and care for a wide variety animals, including health and Veterinary Nursing, BSc (Hons) • up to £15,000 as an animal the National Exhibition Centre, of domestic and companion safety. Animal Biology or BSc (Hons) carer or welfare assistant Twycross Zoo and Yorkshire animals. Zoo Biology degrees right here at In addition you will study English Wildlife Park. • up to £16,000 as a laboratory NTU’s Brackenhurst Campus. and maths and complete relevant assistant Animal Behaviour The course includes a work Future jobs within the animal work experience. • up to £22,000 as a veterinary placement. This allows you to industry include: Develop knowledge and skills to nurse In year two you can follow either develop your skills and knowledge interpret animal behaviour and • animal carer our Welfare or Science pathway, in the animal industry, and looks • on average £21,000 as an understand the factors which • welfare assistant allowing you to specialise good to future employers. You industry sales person influence such behaviour. can work at places like Cats • industry sales person according to your interests. Protection, Twycross Zoo, • veterinary nurse RSPCA, Nottinghamshire Wildlife • laboratory assistant Trust, Stonebridge City Farm and more. anagement e and sear ch Animal M .ac.uk/cours sit www.ntu formation vi 18 For more in 19
c e Diploma n n Animal courses e catio i r Edu c ighe Access to H a l S tudies m S i Land-based � n Are you? About the course One year This one-year course is a chance to learn how to er Aged 19 or ov al > iti on care for, handle and house animals and to develop course with ou t tr ad qualificatio ns skills in science, writing and giving presentations. If to progress you would like to study at degree level but haven’t > Wtoansttin g udy a degree in got the usual qualifications needed, then this animal or land -based course is the perfect solution. You’ll need glish studies How you’ll study Next steps hs and En Passionate ab out > GlaCngSEuamgeatat grade 4 / C or > al ha nd s-on You’ll learn in our fantastic On successful completion of pr ac tic experie nc e w ith Some of the things you’ll study... facilities and be taught by each unit, you’ll gain credits above. over. an im al s professional and experienced tutors. You can expect the towards your Diploma. If you pass the course, you’ll be able > To be aged 19 or ns considered. > Other qualifica tio lop Higher Education Study Animal Management to do degree courses such as > course to be split so that Keen to deve fo r higher approximately 30% is practical animal and equine science, your skills Skills and Behaviour at io n work and 70% is theory work. environmental science, and educ You’ll develop your skills in Develop an understanding of You’ll be taught through lectures, conservation based right here at referencing, note-taking and be the housing of healthy and NTU’s Brackenhurst Campus. encouraged to contribute to group sick animals and examine legal group discussions and practical demonstrations. With qualifications Future jobs within the animal discussions. You’ll also be able to undertake your own piece of and ethical aspects of animal management. You’ll need to commit to 15 hours industry include: and further research. a week of contact time during the • zoo keeper experience you Land-based Industry course. You’ll also be expected Bioscience Skills to invest a similar amount of time • ecologist could earn in your personal study. Teaching • industry sales person Study how a range of body Study the importance of health • up to £20,000 as a zoo keeper will usually take place three days • veterinary nurse systems function in animals to and safety in the land-based • up to £16,000 as a laboratory a week. • laboratory assistant ensure their health and allow sector. Build your practical skills in assistant survival in the wild. You will also a range of animal, wildlife, equine • up to £22,000 as a veterinary look at breeding and genetics. and agriculture environments. How you’ll be nurse Animal Science and assessed • on average £21,000 as an industry sales person or Welfare You’ll be assessed through ecologist You’ll learn how to describe the written assignments, function of the animal body, its presentations, class tests and two diseases and cures, and how to internal exams. ch rse and sear develop a plan for the handling, si t w w w .n tu.ac.uk/cou uc at io n housing and training of animals. formation vi Access to H igher Ed For more in 20 21
Agriculture courses If you’re interested in a career in farming and looking for a course that Courses ma in Level 2 Diplo will give you unbeatable practical experience, > Agriculture in ded Diploma you’re in the right place. Level 3 Exten > Agriculture Your classroom Study an agriculture course at r � Brackenhurst and you’ll have l t u access to some fantastic facilities. i c u Our campus is home to a working � r farm that grows a mixture of � crops including wheat, barley and oilseed rape. We have a herd of award-winning pedigree cattle, as well as a flock of sheep. We also have a range of farm machinery What can I do that you’ll get to learn with, including two tractors fitted with when I finish? modern self-steering equipment. Our agriculture courses have Your course includes hands-on, great progression routes to practical lessons at the farm. “Brackenhurst has fantastic careers or further As well as your subject-specific provided me with study. You can even study one the opportunity to courses facilities, you’ll also find: of NTU’s degrees right here at progress towards Brackenhurst. • a library, including fully equipped computer rooms my dream career Level 2 Diploma in • modern classrooms and goal of becoming Agriculture teaching areas a farm vet.” • laboratories Harriet Thomas-Mee • our careers and employability Level 3 Extended Diploma Level 3 Extended Diploma in service in Agriculture Agriculture • a dining room and Costa Coffee Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/ harrietthomasmee to • our student shop read more about Harriet’s • a common room. experience. BSc (Hons) Agriculture 22 23
l t u r � Agriculture courses ma u Level 2 Diplo � g r i c About the course One year This practical, hands-on course teaches you all about the farming industry. You will learn course about livestock, crops and machinery. There are You’ll need aths Are you? opportunities to do work experience and go on ur GCSEs incl uding m work and visits to various farms. > Fo uage at grade > Inbetoinprg ou actical tdoors and Englis h la ng 3 / D or above. en to work in ade 3 / D > Ke farming Some of the things you’ll study... > If you have gr in maths an d / or English ge , yo u’ ll need to langua > Intetechrenostloedgyinand Introduction to Working Livestock Husbandry complete GCS E retakes as a udy programm e. in Land-based Industries Develop the practical skills part of your st machinery How you’ll study How you’ll be ed. needed to work with farm animals tions consider > Able to work as part of You will learn about key job roles in the farming and land- safely and confidently. This You’ll learn in our fantastic assessed > Other qualifica a team based industries and the exciting includes learning how to maintain facilities and be taught by tutors activities these include. high standards of animal welfare You’ll be assessed through who have real-life experience of at all times. written assignments, working within the agricultural Farming and Agricultural industry. presentations, practical Agriculture Work assessments, class tests and With qualifications Estate Management You will be taught through external exams. Placement Learn how to carry out Gain work experience at a farm lectures, group discussions and and further inspections, and select, use and practical demonstrations. You’ll maintain tools, equipment and or in another agricultural industry also get to go on trips to different Next steps experience you business. materials to carry out estate tasks safely and efficiently. You’ll focus locations, including dairy and crop production farms. If you get a Merit or higher, you’ll could earn In addition you will study English be able to progress on to the on livestock and crop farming and maths and complete relevant • up to £27,000 as a machinery and will learn how to work to a The course includes a work Level 3 course in Agriculture here work experience. If you do not yet salesperson standard expected in the industry. placement. This allows you to at Brackenhurst. have a GCSE grade 4 / C in maths develop your skills and knowledge • up to £30,000 as a dairy herd Future jobs within the agricultural or English, we’ll also support you in agriculture by working on manager and tractor driver Introduction to Plant and industry include: with extra classes so you can a farm or at another business • machinery salesperson • up to £40,000 as an Soil Science retake the exams. related to the agricultural industry. agronomist You’ll learn just how amazing It also looks great to future • livestock manager plants are and what they need employers. • tractor driver • up to £43,000 as a feed to survive. You will explore the company representative • feed company representative internal and external structures • agronomist of plants and crops. You will also investigate soil types, texture, ture arch Agricul structure, pH, nutrients and care. tu.ac.uk/c ourse and se formation visit www.n For more in 24 25
l t u r � Agriculture courses Diploma c u ded i Exten r Level 3 � g About the course This course will prepare you to work in the Two year course You’ll need ience > FourgradGCS at Es including sc e 4 / C or abov e and agriculture industry or progress on to higher including mat hs or English education. Through both classroom and practical at gr ade 4 / C or language Are you?er in activities, you will learn about livestock, crops and above. ade 3 / D in r a care machinery. You’ll also engage with the farming > If you have gr ish language > Lo oking fo th land-bas e ed sector community through visits and work experience. maths or En (where the ot gl her subject is at 4 / C) , yo u’ ll need least grade > Inscteierencsteedbeinhindthe to complete G CSE retakes as udy progra m m a e. farming Some of the things you’ll study... part of your st n how How you’ll study How you’ll be > Ocothnseridqu alifications > Keen to lear to run a su cc essful Land-based Machinery Farm Livestock You’ll learn in our industry leading assessed er . ed si ne ss facilities through a mixture of farmin g bu Operations Husbandry The majority of your assessments lectures, group discussion, work and > Into practical being outdoo rs You will learn the practical skills to safely set up and operate a range You’ll develop the knowledge and practical skills to plan and practical demonstrations and will be written work and practical assessments but there are hands on experience with of agricultural machines. manage a range of conventional livestock, crops and machinery. some modules for which the livestock species, including cattle, assessment is an external exam. Managing Agricultural sheep, pigs and poultry, as well as You will also get to go on visits With qualifications unconventional species, such as to leading vegetable growers, Environments Next steps and further alpaca. organic dairy farmers and industry You’ll study the changes in farming practices and their impact Agricultural Enterprise events. If you are successful and achieve experience you the right combination of results, on the environment. You will carry out habitat surveys in order to You’ll explore the purpose and The course includes a work placement. This allows you to you’ll be able to go straight into could earn reduce the impact of agriculture objectives of various agricultural develop your skills and knowledge employment, or progress on to • up to £27,000 as a machinery on the environment. activities and carry out evaluations in agriculture by working on a our BSc (Hons) Agriculture degree salesperson to prepare recommendations for farm, enhancing your chances of right here at NTU’s Brackenhurst possible improvements. • up to £35,000 as a dairy herd Crop Production employment after you complete Campus. manager and tractor driver your studies. Future jobs within the agricultural You’ll learn about a range of crops In addition you will study English • up to £40,000 as an and how growth is maintained and maths and complete relevant industry include: You can work with local farmers, agronomist through the production cycle. This work experience. If you do not yet agronomists, nutritionists or • machinery salesperson will include recognising weeds, have a GCSE grade 4 / C in maths in connected industries and • dairy herd manager • up to £43,000 as a feed pests, diseases and deficiency or English, we’ll also support you organisations such as the National company representative • tractor driver symptoms, together with what to with extra classes so you can retake Farmers Union. do about them. the exams. • feed company representative • agronomist ture arch Agricul tu.ac.uk/course and se formation visit www.n For more in 26 27
Equine courses If you’ve got a passion for horses and you’d like a career working with them, Courses in ded Diploma we’ve got the course for Level 3 Exten you. > Equine t Managemen �� u i n � Your classroom Study an equine course at Brackenhurst and you’ll have access to some fantastic facilities. Our British Horse Society (BHS)- approved Equestrian Centre has stabling for 65 horses. There is even the option to keep your own horse here. It also features indoor and outdoor riding arenas, turnout fields, a horse walker and a mechanical horse simulator – great for perfecting your position. You’ll use the Equestrian Centre throughout your studies. Your What can I do course will include both riding and non-riding sessions at the centre. “From my work when I finish? You’ll also help our technicians to experience Our courses have great gained while at courses care for the horses on a day-to- progression routes to fantastic day basis. Brackenhurst, I was careers or further study. You can even study one of NTU’s degrees As well as your subject-specific offered a job at the facilities, you’ll also find: right here at Brackenhurst. showjumping • a library, including fully equipped computer rooms yard where I am currently working Level 3 Extended Diploma in • modern classrooms and full time.” Equine Management teaching areas • laboratories Thomas Reilly • our careers and employability Level 3 Extended Diploma in service Horse Management BSc (Hons) • a dining room and Costa Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/ Equine Sports Science Coffee thomasreilly to read more BSc (Hons) • our student shop about Thomas’ experience. Equine behaviour, health and Welfare • a common room. 28 24 29
me n � loma Equine courses � e ed Dip a tend n Level 3 Ex Equin e M a Two year course You’ll need ience uding sc > Fo ur GCSEs incl above and About the course at grade 4 / C or including mat grade hs or English at This course will include horse science, stable 4 / C or above. ade 3 / D in management, riding and non-riding options. It will > If you have gr (where Are you? ish language maths or Engl as t grade 4 provide you with the knowledge and skills required the other subj ect is at le et e GCSE ed to co m pl out for a career in the equine industry. You’ll work on / C), you’ll ne > Passionate ab horses the yard to develop a range of skills and knowledge retakes as a pa rt of your st ud y work and How you’ll study How you’ll be programme. > Into practical while studying towards the British Horse Society u’ll need to being ou td oo rs (BHS) examinations. You’ll learn through practical assessed > At interview yo that you can demonstrations, group demonstrate ove your s in order to be >Keen to impr knowledge of working discussions, and lectures in our You’ll be assessed through written assignments, ride at al l pa offered a plac ce e on the cour se. with hors es Some of the things you’ll study... fantastic facilities. You’ll be taught presentations, practical For the health and wel fa re of our by tutors who work within the m ax im um rider is a the care assessments, class tests and horses there > horse industry as competitors, Dedicated to Riding Horses on the Working and Training external exams. weight rs es judges and British Horse Society of ho limit of 14 ston e. Flat* Horses from the Ground (BHS) assessors. study the non- You’ll gain an understanding of In this module, you’ll learn how to You’ll go on trips to competition Next steps > If you want to es you will be gi ven riding horses on the flat. You work horses from the ground. You’ll yards, rehabilitation centres and riding modul ch w ill in volve , whi will ride a wide variety of horses investigate a range of techniques, British Eventing competitions. If you are successful and achieve a practical task the right combination of results, the yard. of all ages and levels and be including Parelli, Join Up, lunging, You’ll hear from guest speakers tacking up on you’ll be able to progress on to ed. encouraged to engage with long reining and loose schooling. tions consider the theory of training horses to from the equine industry. the BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Science or BSc (Hons) Equine > Other qualifica enhance their abilities. Introduction to Equestrian You can take part in trials for our Rider Academy, and you can Behaviour, Health and Welfare Coaching get involved with our Groom’s degrees right here at NTU’s Horse Behaviour and This module focuses on developing Academy. You can take the BHS Brackenhurst Campus. Welfare Gain an understanding of your teaching skills with practical and theory sessions. You’ll learn Progressive Riding Tests (PRT) Stages 1 – 6 and the Ride Safe Future jobs within the equine With qualifications and horse behaviour, the effects of how to deliver riding lessons on exam in Year One. In Year Two, industry include: further experience you domestication and welfare. You’ll the flat and over ground poles, plus you can work towards BHS Stage • competition or stud groom observe horses and record the lead rein and lunge lessons. You’ll 2 or higher. • equine retail worker could earn results to analyse the findings. also look at how to deliver a short • up to up to £15,000 as a The course is split so that • veterinary equine nurse lecture. competition or stud groom or approximately 40% is practical • riding instructor or coach Principles of In addition you’ll study English and equine retail worker work and 60% is theory work. It • yard manager Competition Grooming maths and complete relevant work also includes a work placement. • up to £21,000 as a veterinary Develop the skills and knowledge experience. If you do not yet have This will develop your skills and equine nurse to be able to prepare a horse for a GCSE grade 4 / C in maths or knowledge and look good to • up to £25,000 as a riding coach or competition. Learn about the English, we’ll also support you with future employers. You can work yard manager necessary equipment and the extra classes so you can retake the at places like local competitions importance of aftercare including exams. yards, yards specialising in natural exercise, transport, tack and horsemanship, or in tack shops or anagement clothing. feed merchants. e and sear ch Equine M *This is an optional module, with an .ac.uk/cours sit www.ntu formation vi alternative non-riding option available. 30 For more in 31
Wildlife courses If you’re passionate about conserving our planet’s precious wildlife, we’ve got Courses a in nded Diplom the course that will turn Level 3 Exte nt tr y s id e Manageme your passion into a career. > C life Conservation) o u n (Wild W i l d l i f � courses Your classroom Study a wildlife course at Brackenhurst and you’ll have access to some fantastic facilities. Our rural campus is made up of grassland, hedgerows, woodlands and ponds. It also includes a working farm. It is home to a wide range of wildlife species that you will observe, handle and study. You’ll use the campus and its habitats for hands-on, practical lessons during your course. As well as your subject-specific facilities, you’ll also find: • a library, including fully “The course gives you excellent practical skills and can open up opportunities for what comes next. It’s a really nice college to be at with What can I do when I finish? Our wildlife courses have great progression routes to fantastic careers or further study. You can even study one of NTU’s degrees right here at Brackenhurst. Level 3 Extended Diploma in equipped computer rooms lovely people and Countryside • modern classrooms and good facilities.” Management (Wildlife teaching areas Conservation) Harriet Diggle • laboratories Level 3 Extended Diploma • our careers and employability in Land and Wildlife service Management (now called FdSc • a dining room and Costa Countryside Management) Wildlife Conservation Coffee Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/ BSc (Hons) • our student shop harrietdiggle to read more Wildlife Conservation • a common room. about Harriet’s experience. BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation 32 33
Wildlife courses Diploma n d o de i ten t Level 3 Ex a ent r v em e nag s Ma n Countryside Wi ld l i f� C c o About the course Two year Are you?aging This course will develop your knowledge of wildlife course man conservation and the environment. You’ll also study > Interested in d ha bitats You’ll need ience wildlife an different wildlife habitats and take part in classroom out the How you’ll study How you’ll be > Passionate ab t activities to learn about how to protect and save You’ll learn in our fantastic assessed ur GCSEs incl uding sc environmen outside rare wildlife. facilities and be taught by tutors > Fo at grade 4 / C or above and > Into working who have real-life experience You’ll be assessed through written assignments, including mat h hs or Englis ade 4 / C or as part of of working within wildlife and language at gr Able to work > a team Some of the things you’ll study... conservation. You can expect presentations, practical assessments, class tests and above. the course to be split so that grade 3 / D in Wildlife Ecology and Coastal Habitat approximately 40% is practical work and 60% is theory work. external exams. > If you have a maths or Engl ish language th e ot he r subject is at Conservation Management You will be taught through Next steps (where / C) , you’ll need least grade 4 This unit explores ecosystems, Develop the skills to investigate lectures, group discussions and CSE retakes as If you are successful and achieve to complete G e. plants and animals and how these coastal habitats, the threats these practical demonstrations. You’ll udy programm have changed through time. habitats face and solutions for the right combination of results, part of your st also get to go on trips to different you’ll be able to progress on to tions You’ll take part in wildlife and habitat surveys, as well as wildlife their future management. locations, including nature reserves, farms, estates and the FdSc Wildlife Conservation, > Other qualifica considered . BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation rehabilitation, to learn about Land-based Machinery rehabilitation centres. conservation management. or BSc (Hons) Ecology and and Estate Skills The course includes a work Conservation degrees right here Gain practical industry skills placement. This allows you to at NTU’s Brackenhurst Campus. Woodland Management You could earn to manage countryside develop your skills and knowledge Future jobs within the wildlife You’ll explore the history and environments. in ecology, the environment and conservation, countryside • up to £18,000 as a researcher theory of woodland habitat wildlife conservation, and looks In addition you will study English management and environment management and how to manage good to future employers. You’ll • up to £20,000 as a countryside and maths and complete relevant industry include: these habitats, both on campus get to take part in volunteering ranger and with local charities. work experience. If you do not yet • marine conservationist projects at local conservation • £22,000 as an ecology have a GCSE grade 4 / C in maths • countryside / game ranger organisations, including assistant Plant and Soil Science or English, we’ll also support you The Wildlife Trusts, private • ecological assistant with extra classes so you can • up to £24,000 as a nature Gain an understanding of environmental consultants, and • nature conservation officer retake the exams. conservation officer or the theory of soil and plant environmental and countryside • wildlife rehabilitator zookeeper science and how these relate to management organisations. protecting habitats and wildlife. • education officer arch ourse and se visit www.ntu.ac.uk/c ag em ent For more information Countryside M an 34 35
Science courses Courses Fascinated by science? With a growing demand in ded Diploma for skilled scientists, Level 3 Exte n nce these courses will open > Applied Scie igher Educ ation up a whole world of Access to H opportunities for you. Diploma in > Science Sc i e n c e courses Your classroom Study a science course at Brackenhurst and you’ll have access to some fantastic facilities. The campus has several fully equipped chemistry, biology and physics laboratories. You’ll use the labs for hands-on, practical lessons during your studies. As well as your subject-specific facilities, you’ll also find: • a library, including fully What can I do when I finish? Our science courses have great progression routes to fantastic careers or further study. You can even study one of NTU’s degrees at Clifton Campus or right here at Brackenhurst. Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science Access to Higher Education Diploma in Science equipped computer rooms • modern classrooms and teaching areas BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) Environmental Science Biomedical Science • our careers and employability BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) service Food Science and Technology Microbiology • a dining room and Costa BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) Coffee Biochemistry Sport and Exercise Science • our student shop BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) • a common room. Paramedic Science Forensic Science 36 01 37
i e n c e iploma c Science courses D S xtended Level 3 E Appl i e d About the course Are you? This course is for anyone who wants to do a degree in science at university. You’ll focus on your Two year > Interested in conducting favourite subject area, where you can choose your experiments units to suit you and support your future career in > Able to write explai n yo ur well and re search the science industry. You’ll study in our laboratories at Brackenhurst to build practical scientific skills. course to others > Keen to deve lop You’ll need glish practical la bo ratory Some of the things you’ll study... ur GCSEs incl uding En skill s > Fo language , m at hs and science > Organised w ith a oa ch Principles and Practical Chemical at grade 4 / C or above. careful ap pr Applications of Science Analysis tions Other qualifica Learn about the cells, tissues You’ll study and analyse How you’ll study Next steps > considered . and atoms that make up animals chemicals to learn about what and plants and why they are processes are used to make You’ll learn in our fantastic If you are successful and achieve structured this way to live within drugs for the pharmaceutical facilities and be taught by tutors the right combination of results, their environment. industry. who have real-life experience you’ll be able to progress on to of working within the science the BSc (Hons) Environmental Practical Scientific Biological Molecules industry. Science or BSc (Hons) Food Procedures and and Metabolic Pathways You will be taught through Science and Technology degrees You could earn right here at NTU’s Brackenhurst Techniques You’ll study some of the chemical lectures, group discussions and Campus. You’ll also be able to • on average £21,000 as a processes in living organisms that practical demonstrations. progress on to various science laboratory technician Learn how to use laboratory equipment safely and take part in play a crucial role in industries, degrees at NTU’s Clifton Campus. • up to £26,000 as a health care such as health, chemical and experiments and investigations, environmental sciences. How you’ll be Future jobs within the industry scientist developing the skills you will use include: • up to £28,000 as a biomedical in the science industry. You will study a range of other assessed • laboratory technician scientist modules covering Physiology, You’ll be assessed through • health care scientist • up to £50,000 as a chemist Science Investigation Genetics, Microbiology and written assignments, • up to £60,000 as a research • biomedical scientist Skills Biomedical Science. presentations, practical scientist assessments and class tests. • chemist Develop the skills needed to plan In addition you have the a scientific investigation, including Assessments include four • research scientist opportunity to carry out your own how to gather information, work experience alongside the externally assessed exams. explain, understand and evaluate course. ied science your findings. ourse and search appl sit www .ntu.ac.uk/c formation vi 38 For more in 39
n c e e iploma e D i ucation Science courses c igher Ed S Access to H About the course Are you?lop This one-year course is designed for adults One year (19+ years) who want to study science-related > Lo oking to deve your skills in writing disciplines at degree level, but do not have the and referenc ing? usual qualifications required. You’ll focus on the core sciences and develop your knowledge and course > n Keen to lear an d skills e skills relevant to biology, chemistry and physics. You’ll need h know le dg bi ol ogy, relevant to is tr y an d chem Englis E maths and physics? > GlaCS nguage at gr ad e 4 / C or > Interested in conducting Some of the things you’ll study... above. ifications will experiments ? > Eq uivalent qual be considered . Developing your writing Chemistry focused units quired skills You’ll focus on key topics such as core chemistry, inorganic How you’ll study Next steps > Yo u will also be to at te nd an in te re rview and You’ll develop your skills in ritten scienc e referencing, note-taking, and chemistry and formulae and You’ll learn in our fantastic If you are successful and achieve undertake a w be encouraged to contribute to moles. facilities and be taught by the right combination of results, assessment. tutors who have experience you’ll be able to progress on group discussions. You will also Physics focused units of working within the industry. to one of our degree courses develop your exam techniques The course is a combination of here at NTU including BSc and research skills. Explore the different topics of theory and practical work. You (Hons) Environmental Science, Physics including energy, waves, will be taught through lectures, BSc (Hons) Food Science Biology focused units forces and mechanics. group discussions, practical and Technology, BSc (Hons) You could earn Learn about the different aspects demonstrations and laboratory Paramedic Science, BSc (Hons) • Up to £37,000 as a paramedic of Biology including plant and cell sessions. Forensic Sciences and BSc (Hons) biology, different physiological Pharmacology. • Up to £24,000 as a processes and body systems, physiotherapist assistant health, disease and immunity. How you’ll be Future jobs within the industry include: • Up to £91,004 as a clinical assessed • health care scientist scientist • Up to £45,000 as a forensic You’ll be assessed through • radiographer scientist written assignments, • physiotherapist presentations, practical • biomedical scientist assessments, and exams. • paramedic • forensic scientist Science s to Highe r Education and search Acces c.uk/course ation visit www.ntu.a 40 more inform 41 For
�racken�urs� i n e d College Course Guide o u r s e t y p e s e x p l a C We offer college courses at the following levels: Level 2 Diploma What is it? Access to Higher Education: What is it? A flexible qualification equivalent to GCSEs at A route to university for those aged 19 or over grades 9 – 4 (A* – C) without traditional qualifications. What you can do after successfully What you can do after successfully completing the course completing the course Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to Higher FdSc (Foundation Degree Sciences) or BSc (Hons) Education course in a similar subject area. (Batchelor of Science) degrees in a similar subject area. Level 3 Extended Diploma The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a qualification that prepares students for study at degree level. If you would like to go to university What is it? but left school without the qualifications you need, A flexible qualification equivalent to three A-levels then an Access to HE course could be for you. What you can do after successfully completing the course FdSc (Foundation Degree Sciences) or BSc (Hons) (Batchelor of Science) degrees in a similar subject area. o ff er d iffe rent types We el courses. Both the Level 2 Diploma and Level 3 Extended Diploma are vocational qualifications. These are co lle g e -le v of to find out more practical, career-focused courses; taught using a mix of practical work and classroom-based study, R ea d m o re with most including a work placement. co u rs e is best for which you. nd on any ex isting depe l for you will to make The best leve ex pe rie nc e. We hope ca tio ns an d m ea ns and qual ifi of course t ea ch ty pe re you can it clear wha cation whe yo u’ ve ga ined a qualifi once go next. 42 43
r � �racken�urs� ppo College Course Guide Stud e n t s u As a student at Brackenhurst, you’ll get lots of support. From when you apply, to up to three years after you complete your course, our teams are here to help you. UND ING Learning support Employability services FEES AND F plying for a We work hard to provide an d ap inclusive learning environment. ed 16 – 18 an Our dedicated Employability team If you are ag If you’ve got a physical or sensory course disability, specific learning are here to help you with anything Level 2 or 3 aged under 19 job or career-related. You can get co ur se fe es if you’re co ur se . difficulty, an autism spectrum advice on career plans, CV-writing There are no the year you start your condition or long-term health A ug us t of and preparing job or university on 31 condition we encourage you r a Level to tell us when you apply. This applications. Their support doesn’t 19 + an d applying fo ed cation stop when you leave either. You If you are ag Higher Edu information helps us provide you r Access to with advice and support so you’ll can access our employability 2, Level 3 o services for up to three years course Access enjoy learning at Brackenhurst. full Level 3 or after you complete your course. ying your first be If you’re stud ca tion you may Additional financial ig he r Ed uc ation qualifi st ill ne ed to pay the to H iti on . You will r fr ee tu ur se . eligible fo le for your co assistance registration fee applicab n or l 2 qualificatio We have a bursary fund (which does not need to be e ap pl yi ng for the Leve 3 qu al ifica tion, If you ar l repaid) to help with costs relating to your study. This y co m pl et ed a full Leve have alread es will apply. includes things like books, clothing, equipment and gistration fe tuition and re LIBRARY r travel. n applying fo r th e co st of tuition whe uc at io n To cove Higher Ed To be eligible, there are some conditions that you, d Access to anced a Level 3 an ply for an Adv SERVICES or your parents / guardians must meet. Funds are , yo u ca n ap It is easy qualifica ti on en t. limited and will be awarded to those in greatest fr om th e UK Governm n into Learner Loan e is not take financial need. yo ur ho us ehold incom Yo u w ill not t will to apply, no cr edit check. over Brackenhurs account and th er e is ur income is The library at yo ur st ud ies. It’s If you need any further information on support, fees an yt hi ng back until yo rt in have to pa y play a big pa ee k du ring or funding then email fe.enquiries@ntu.ac.uk or days a w £25,000. open seven ie nd ly lib ra ry call us on 0115 848 5299. fe.enquiries @ntu. ur fr ation email: term-time. O re you e in fo rm re to make su oks For m or 848 5299. team are he th e bo us on: 0115 can make th e mos t of ac.uk or call s av ai la bl e. and resource 44 45
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