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Brackenhurst College Course Guide 2022 entry
What’s inside? Hello 4 Agriculture courses 24 Why choose Brackenhurst? 6 Equine courses 30 Student stories 8 Conservation courses 34 Study programme 12 Science courses 38 Meet your tutors 13 Student support 44 How to apply 14 Fees and funding 45 Animal courses 16 How to get to Brackenhurst 46
Open days If you want to find out what life at Brackenhurst is really like, come and see us at an open day. Meet our tutors, look around the facilities and get more information about studying here. Your friends and family are more than welcome to come along too. Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/opendays to reserve your place You can find out about future open day dates on our website. We also offer a virtual open day so you can visit us from the comfort of your own home.
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Hello
We know that choosing your next
steps is a big and exciting decision.
We hope this guide will help At Brackenhurst, you’ll
you find the college course have access to incredible
that’s right for you. If you’re facilities. These include an
looking to study an animal, animal unit, equestrian
equine or land-based centre, laboratories, library
subject, you’ll find it here. and gardens and fields that
are overflowing with plants
Brackenhurst is set in
and wildlife. Studying with
stunning countryside
us means that you’ll be a
just a bus ride away from
part of an amazing learning
Nottingham city centre. We
environment. You get all
are part of Nottingham Trent
the perks of being part of a
University. We offer college
big university, but you will
courses alongside our
still enjoy the comforts of a
degree courses, all taught
friendly college.
by our skilled, experienced
and supportive staff.
5 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
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Why choose Brackenhu
In 2021 our college
courses had a 99%
pass rate
■ You’ll be studying and training in
some incredible facilities including
a working farm, animal unit,
equestrian centre and outdoor
classroom
■ In our last Ofsted assessment we
received a ‘good’ grade with some
outstanding features
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urst?
You can study an amazing
range of animal, equine and
land-based college courses
■ You’ll learn from our ■ You’ll get to go on some
professional tutors who fantastic trips and learn
have lots of experience in from industry experts
their subjects
■ Our courses offer clear
■ Our courses offer routes into jobs or further
exciting work experience study
opportunities – making
■ Our friendly student
you stand out to future
support team are here
employers or universities
if you need help with
anything
■ It’s easy to get
here – we’re
just a bus ride
away from
Nottingham city
centre
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Student stories
One of the
questions we get
asked most is
‘what’s a typical
day like’?
Here’s Josh, who
studies Level 3 Land and
Wildlife Management
(now called Countryside
Management), and
Aislinn, who studies Level
3 Equine Management, to
tell you.
Josh Veysey
“I went on an Tell us about your course Management) in which
we are taught how to
open day and Aislinn: I study Equine
manage and conserve a
was blown away Management. We do
variety of different habitats.
everything from equine
completely. The biology to exercising
The course has practical
elements in which we
staff are friendly, horses. We have three
physically do the different
the students are riding lessons a week, one
methods to conserve and
jumping and two flatwork.
down to earth and There are a variety of
improve the habitats we
learn about during lectures.
the facilities are horses to suit every ability.
excellent.” Josh: I am doing Land
and Wildlife Management
Amy Crawley (now called Countryside
Level 3 Extended Diploma
in Equine Management
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What’s it like to be a student What’s your timetable like?
here?
Aislinn: I usually start at
Aislinn: Being a student here either 9 am or 11 am, unless
is very fun because you have I have morning yard duties
a lot in common with others. then I start at 7.45 am. I “I chose this
We do lots of different usually finish at 4 pm unless
activities and there are lots I have evening yard duties course because
of different clubs and events then I finish at 5 pm. We have of the facilities,
that you can attend. a variety of both classroom location, reputation
lessons and practical
Josh: You are immersed
lessons. Our lessons are and ability to
in the environment, which
around an hour to an hour gain additional
makes the course seem more
and a half long. qualifications.”
realistic. It is a good place to
make friends. On the Equine Management
course we do one morning Ben Theaker
How do you travel to yard duty and one evening Level 3 Extended Diploma
Brackenhurst and how long yard duty a week, one in Agriculture
does it take you to get there? weekend yard duty every
Aislinn: I take the bus every three weeks and five yard
day apart from the morning duty days in either the
I have yard duties at the Christmas or summer
Equestrian Centre, then my holidays, depending on what
mum drives me. The bus year you are in.
journey is usually around Josh: It is a relaxed
an hour long but we have a timetable. I only go to
really nice coach. college three days a week
Josh: I’m originally from from Wednesday to Friday.
South Africa so I am a Monday and Tuesday are
resident in the student when we can do our work
accommodation on campus. experience placements as
well as doing paid work.
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Student stories
Where do you go for lunch? Josh: My assignments range Josh: They are amazing
from writing reports to doing during lectures and are very
Aislinn: I go for lunch in the
presentations and practical supportive. They are always
farmhouse, or I go to the
assessments when we are very energetic when they
Brackenhurst shop to buy
out in the field. I also have teach us.
my food. There are vending
examinations and synoptic
machines to get snacks from Do you belong to any clubs
assessments.
and a dining hall and a café or societies?
to get meals. What are your course tutors
Josh: I am a member of the
Josh: The dining hall, like?
Brackenhurst Young Farmers
especially on Fridays when Aislinn: I find my course Club and go to the gym
they serve fish and chips. tutors supportive and down in Southwell.
helpful. They want the
Tell us about your
best for everyone. The
assessments
staff and lecturers are very
Aislinn: We have ridden and approachable if you ever
written synoptic exams in need help or advice and they
both first and second year. explain things in detail.
As well as one British Horse
Society (BHS) ride safe exam.11 Aislinn Edwards
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Study programme
Study with us and Your study programme is
tailored to you. It is designed
you’ll get more than to give you the skills and
just a course knowledge to succeed in your
studies and your future career.
Qualification
You will study either a Level 2 Diploma,
Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to
Higher Education Diploma.
Our Level 2 Diplomas are equivalent to
GCSEs at grades 9 – 4 (A* – C). Our Level
3 Extended Diplomas are equivalent to
three A-levels.
Your course will include a mix of practical
work and classroom-based study.
English, maths and IT You may have heard
about the introduction of
Develop your English, maths
T-levels. This is a new type
and IT skills with dedicated
of qualification designed
study sessions. In addition,
to increase your technical
if you still need to achieve
and practical skills whilst
GCSE grade 4 / C in English
studying. We’re offering some
or maths, we’ll also give you
students the opportunity
extra support to retake the
to complete an additional
exams.
industry placement, working
Employability and work with employers from their Alongside your
experience chosen sector.
qualification, you’ll
You’ll take part in CV- Citizenship also get additional
writing workshops, mock
interviews and get individual
Explore important issues sessions including
such as democracy, freedom, English, maths
support from our specialist
and British values, with
Employability team.
lectures from expert guests. and IT skills,
You’ll also undertake work
experience with relevant
citizenship, and
employers. work experience.
We call this your
study programme.13
Meet your Our tutors are here to support your ambitions and help you
achieve your dream career. They’re all industry experts with a
tutors passion and in-depth knowledge of their subjects. You’ll also hear
from inspirational guest lecturers and industry speakers who will
help bring your subject to life.
Sarah Heckford Liz Taylor
Subject Leader Subject Leader
Animal Management Equine Management
I am the Subject Leader for the Animal I am the Subject Leader for the Equine
Management and the Animal Care courses at Management course. I have been around
Brackenhurst. horses all my life and have worked
professionally in the industry since leaving
I have been teaching at Brackenhurst for over
school. I studied the British Horse Society
20 years and it is a fantastic place to work.
Intermediate Instructor and Stage Four
I own Springer Spaniels and they come to
course as a student at Brackenhurst. This
work with me so you will meet them during
really kick started my career and has enabled
your practical lessons. I have a particular
me to progress to become a Stage Five
interest in birds of prey and I have many
Instructor (BHSI), a British Dressage Level
years experience working with horses. I am
Three Coach and a British Dressage List
one of a team and we are all experienced
Three Judge. I like to think the knowledge
and enthusiastic lecturers. Brackenhurst
I gained whilst studying at Brackenhurst
provides a superb learning environment and
and my experience in the industry, can be
we are very lucky to have fantastic resources
passed on to my students and help them in
on the campus. I love seeing the students
their journey to achieve a career they are
come onto our programmes and develop as
passionate about.
individuals. They thrive in our environment.14
How to apply
Applying is really easy. Follow
our step-by-step guide below.
Choose your course Come for an interview
Use this guide to help you decide. If you meet the criteria for the course,
You can find more information on our we’ll invite you for an interview. We’ll
website, so take a look there too. We send you details of what will happen
also recommend attending one of our on the day in advance. Don’t panic! Our
open days. They will help you get a feel tutors are really friendly and will help
for what it’s like to study here. you to do your best.
Fill in an application form Get your offer
You can download an application form We’ll let you know how you got on at
from our website or find one at the the interview. Hopefully we’ll be able
back of this guide. Remember to show to offer you a place on the course. This
your passion for your chosen subject in offer might be conditional on your
your personal statement. upcoming exam results – for example
GCSEs.15
Any
questions?
Just drop us a line
– we’re here to help
every step of the way.
You can email us at
fe.enquiries@ntu.ac.uk
or give us a call on
0115 848 5299.
Accept your offer Start at Brackenhurst!
You need to tell us that you want to We’ll send out all the information you
accept your offer of a place by emailing need to start with us at the end of
fe.enquiries@ntu.ac.uk or by calling us August. We hold an enrolment day in
on 0115 848 5299. the first week of September. This allows
you to get your student ID and start
meeting your new friends and tutors.
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. Once
you’ve got your results you need to let us
know what they are. Then we can confirm
your place.16
Animal courses
Courses
Level 2 Technical Diploma in
Animal Care
Level 3 National Extended
Diploma in Animal
Management
Access to Higher Education
Diploma in Land-based
Studies (Animal Science)
Love animals? So do we! Our
range of animal courses will
help you turn your passion into
a career.17
Your classroom What can I do
Study an animal course at when I finish?
Brackenhurst and you’ll have
Our animal courses have
access to some fantastic
great progression routes to
facilities.
fantastic careers or further
Our specially designed study. You can even study
Animal Unit is home to over one of NTU’s degrees right
250 animals from around 70 here at Brackenhurst.
different species. These include
small animals such as rabbits,
cats, dogs, reptiles and birds, Level 2 Technical Diploma in
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 also help
Level 3 National Extended
our technicians to care for the Diploma in Animal Management
animals on a day-to-day basis.
Access to Higher Education
As well as your subject- Diploma in Land-based Studies
(Animal Science)
specific facilities, you’ll also
find: “I love being a
■ a library, including fully
student here. I
equipped computer rooms want to study here
■ modern classrooms and
FdSc
Animal Science
forever.”
teaching areas
FdSc
■ laboratories Veterinary Nursing Emily Thompson
our careers and Level 2 Diploma in
■ BSc (Hons)
employability service Animal Biology / Zoo Biology / Animal Care
Zoology
■ a refectory and Costa Coffee
■ our student shop
■ a common room.18
Animal Care
Level 2 Technical Diploma
Are you? About the course
■ Passionate about This practical, hands-on course will give
animals you the skills to care for a wide range
■ Into practical work and of animals. You’ll study the feeding,
being outdoors
handling and housing of animals. You’ll
■ Interested in looking also learn about protecting the natural
after the environment
environment, wild plants and animals.
■ Reliable and
responsible
Some things you’ll study...
Feeding, Accommodating Introduction to Animal
and Moving Animals Biology and Health
Study a range of practical Gain knowledge and
skills for the day-to-day understanding of animal
care of animals, including biology. Learn how to
feeding, handling and use this for practical
providing appropriate animal health and disease
accommodation. management.
Practical Animal Health Animal Welfare
Develop skills in practical Study the approaches to
animal health, disease and animal welfare, including
parasite prevention, cleaning the five animal needs, health
and care, and essential and safety, and animal law.
grooming techniques for a
In addition you will study
range of animal species.
English and maths and
Animal Behaviour complete relevant work
Assessment and Safe experience. If you do not
Handling yet have a GCSE grade 4 /
C in maths or English, we’ll
Develop the skills to also support you with extra
recognise normal and classes so you can retake the
abnormal behaviours in a exams.
range of animal species.
You’ll also learn how to
apply safe handling and
restraint techniques that
minimise stress in animals.19
One year course
You’ll need
■ GCSE maths or
English language at
grade 4 / C with the
other subject at grade
3 / D.
■ GCSE science at grade
3 / D.
■ An additional one
GCSE at grade 3 / D.
■ We will accept
students with grade 3
/ D in maths or English
How you’ll study by tutors, and external
language where the
assessments.
You’ll learn in our fantastic other subject is at
facilities and be taught by Next steps least grade 4 / C. You
tutors who have real-life will need to complete
experience of working within If you get a Distinction maths or English
the animal industry. You can you’ll be able to do the language GCSE
expect the course to be split Level 3 courses in Animal retakes as part of your
so that you learn through a Management, or Countryside study programme.
combination of theory and Management (Wildlife
■ Equivalent
practical work. You will be Conservation).
qualifications
taught through lectures, considered.
Future jobs within the
group discussions and
animal industry include: For more information
practical demonstrations.
You’ll also get to go on trips ■ animal carer visit www.ntu.ac.uk/
to various locations. course and search
cattery / kennel technician
Animal Care.
■
The course includes a work ■ wildlife reserve worker
placement. This allows you ■ dog groomer
to develop your skills and
knowledge in the animal ■ farm worker.
industry, and looks good to You could earn
future employers. You can
work at places like veterinary ■ up to £15,000 as an animal
centres, boarding kennels, carer
catteries, or zoos. ■ £17,000 as a cattery /
kennel technician or
How you’ll be assessed wildlife reserve worker
You’ll be assessed using ■ £20,000 as a dog groomer
a combination of internal ■ up to £25,000 as a farm
assignments and tests, worker.
which are set and marked20
Animal Management
Level 3 National Extended Diploma
Are you? About the course
■ Passionate about Learn about animal-related subjects,
animals including biology, health, behaviour,
■ Into practical work and nutrition and breeding. You’ll also
being outdoors
develop practical skills for handling and
■ Interested in handling caring, and gain the knowledge needed
and training animals
to start your career within the animal
Organised and
■
industry, or for further study.
punctual
Some things you’ll study...
Animal Health and Disease Zoological Collections
This module will teach Learn about the role of
you to recognise the signs the modern zoo and the
of good and ill health in techniques used to improve
animals and to carry out the lives of zoo animals,
health checks on animals and including health and safety.
produce animal health plans.
In addition you will study
Practical Animal Husbandry English and maths and
complete relevant work
This module will teach you experience.
how to handle and care for a
wide variety of domestic and In year two you can follow
companion animals. either our Welfare or Science
pathway, allowing you to
Animal Behaviour specialise according to your
interests.
Develop knowledge and
skills to interpret animal How you’ll study
behaviour and understand
the factors which influence You’ll learn in our fantastic
such behaviour. facilities and be taught by
tutors who have real-life
Animal Welfare and Ethics experience of working within
the animal industry. You can
You will learn about the
expect the course to be split
ethics, regulations and
so that you learn through a
legislation associated with
combination of practical and
animal welfare in animal-
theory work.
related industries.
You’ll be taught through
lectures, group discussions
and practical demonstrations.21
Two year course
You’ll need
■ Four GCSEs including
English language,
maths and science at
grade 4 / C.
■ Equivalent
qualifications
considered.
For more information
visit www.ntu.ac.uk/
course and search
Animal Management.
You’ll also get to go on the FdSc Animal Science,
trips to different locations, FdSc Veterinary Nursing, BSc
including Crufts Dog Show (Hons) Animal Biology, BSc
at the National Exhibition (Hons) Zoo Biology or BSc
Centre, Twycross Zoo and (Hons) Zoology degrees right
Yorkshire Wildlife Park. here at NTU’s Brackenhurst
Campus.
The course includes a work
placement. This allows you Future jobs within the
to develop your skills and animal industry include:
knowledge in the animal
■ animal carer
industry, and looks good
to future employers. You ■ welfare assistant
can work at places like Cats ■ industry sales person
Protection, Twycross Zoo, ■ veterinary nurse
RSPCA, Nottinghamshire
laboratory assistant.
Wildlife Trust, Stonebridge
■
City Farm and more. You could earn
How you’ll be assessed ■ up to £15,000 as an animal
carer or welfare assistant
You’ll be assessed
through written external ■ up to £16,000 as a
assignments, practical laboratory assistant
assessments, and external ■ up to £22,000 as a
exams. veterinary nurse
on average £21,000 as an
Next steps
■
industry sales person.
If you are successful
and achieve the right
combination of results, you’ll
be able to progress on to22
Land-based Studies (A
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Are you? About the course
■ Aged 19 or over This one year course is a chance to
without traditional learn how to care for, handle and house
qualifications
animals and to develop skills in science,
Wanting to progress
■
writing and giving presentations. If you
to study a degree in
animal or land-based would like to study at degree level but
studies haven’t got the usual qualifications
■ Passionate about needed, then this course is the perfect
practical hands-on solution.
experience with
animals
Some things you’ll study...
■ Keen to develop
your skills for higher
education Higher Education Animal Management and
Study Skills Behaviour
You’ll develop your skills in Develop an understanding of
referencing, note-taking and the housing of healthy and
be encouraged to contribute sick animals and examine
to group discussions. You’ll legal and ethical aspects of
also be able to undertake animal management.
your own piece of research.
Land-based Industry Skills
Bioscience
Study the importance of
Study how a range of body health and safety in the
systems function in animals land-based sector. Build your
to ensure their health practical skills in a range of
and allow survival in the animal, wildlife, equine and
wild. You will also look at agriculture environments.
breeding and genetics.
How you’ll study
Animal Science and Welfare
You’ll learn in our fantastic
You’ll learn how to describe facilities and be taught by
the function of the animal professional and experienced
body, its diseases and cures, tutors. You can expect
and how to develop a plan the course to be split so
for the handling, housing that approximately 30% is
and training of animals. practical work and 70% is
theory work.23
Animal Science)
One year course
You’ll need
■ GCSE maths and
English language at
grade 4 / C.
■ To be aged 19 or over.
■ Equivalent
qualifications
considered.
For more information
visit www.ntu.ac.uk/
course and search
Access to Higher
You’ll be taught through Future jobs within the Education.
lectures, group discussions animal industry include:
and practical demonstrations.
■ zoo keeper
You’ll need to commit to
15 hours a week of contact ■ ecologist
time during the course. You’ll ■ industry sales person
also be expected to invest ■ veterinary nurse
a similar amount of time in
laboratory assistant.
your personal study. Teaching
■
will usually take place three You could earn
days a week.
■ up to £20,000 as a zoo
How you’ll be assessed keeper
You’ll be assessed through ■ up to £16,000 as a
written assignments, laboratory assistant
presentations, class tests ■ up to £22,000 as a
and two internal exams. veterinary nurse
on average £21,000 as an
Next steps
■
industry sales person or
On successful completion of ecologist.
each unit, you’ll gain credits
towards your Diploma. If you
pass the course, you’ll be
able to do degree courses in
animal and equine science,
environmental science, and
conservation based right
here at NTU’s Brackenhurst
Campus.24
Agriculture courses
Courses
Level 2 Diploma in
Agriculture
Level 3 National Extended
Diploma in Agriculture
If you’re interested in a
career in farming and looking
for a course that will give
you unbeatable practical
experience, you’re in the right
place.25
Your classroom What can I do
Study an agriculture course when I finish?
at Brackenhurst and you’ll
Our agriculture courses have
have access to some fantastic
great progression routes to
facilities.
fantastic careers or further
Our campus is home to a study. You can even study
working farm that grows a one of NTU’s degrees right
mixture of crops including here at Brackenhurst.
wheat, barley and oilseed
rape. We have a herd of
award-winning pedigree Level 2 Diploma in
cattle, as well as a flock Agriculture
of sheep. We also have a
range of farm machinery
that you’ll get to learn with,
including two tractors fitted
Level 3 National Extended
with modern self-steering Diploma in Agriculture
equipment. Your course
includes hands-on, practical
“Brackenhurst has
lessons at the farm. provided me with
As well as your subject-specific the opportunity to
facilities, you’ll also find: BSc (Hons) Agriculture
progress towards
■ a library, including fully my dream career
equipped computer rooms goal of becoming a
■ modern classrooms and farm vet.”
teaching areas
■ laboratories Harriet Thomas-Mee
■ our careers and Level 3 Extended Diploma
employability service in Agriculture
■ a refectory and Costa Coffee
■ our student shop
■ a common room.26
Agriculture
Level 2 Diploma
Are you? About the course
■ Into practical work and This practical, hands-on course teaches
being outdoors you all about the farming industry. You
■ Keen to work in will learn about livestock, crops and
farming
machinery. There are opportunities to
■ Interested in do work experience and go on visits to
technology and
machinery
various farms.
■ Able to work as part of
a team
Some things you’ll study...
Introduction to Working in also investigate soil types,
Land-based Industries texture, structure, pH,
nutrients and care.
You will learn about key job
roles in the farming and Livestock Husbandry
land-based industries and
the exciting activities these Develop the practical
include. skills needed to work with
farm animals safely and
Farming and Agricultural confidently. This includes
Estate Management learning how to maintain
high standards of animal
Learn how to carry out
welfare at all times.
inspections, and select,
use and maintain tools, Agriculture Work Placement
equipment and materials
to carry out estate tasks Gain work experience
safely and efficiently. You’ll at a farm or in another
focus on livestock and agricultural industry
crop farming and will learn business.
how to work to a standard In addition you will study
expected in the industry. English and maths and
complete relevant work
Introduction to Plant and
experience. If you do not
Soil Science
yet have a GCSE grade 4 /
You’ll learn just how C in maths or English, we’ll
amazing plants are and also support you with extra
what they need to survive. classes so you can retake the
You will explore the internal exams.
and external structures of
plants and crops. You will27
One year course
You’ll need
■ Four GCSEs including
maths and English
language at grade 3 / D.
■ If you have grade 3
/ D in maths and / or
English language, you’ll
need to complete GCSE
retakes as a part of your
study programme.
■ Equivalent qualifications
considered.
How you’ll study Next steps For more information visit
You’ll learn in our fantastic If you get a Merit or higher, www.ntu.ac.uk/course
facilities and be taught by you’ll be able to progress and search Agriculture.
tutors who have real-life on to the Level 3 course
experience of working within in Agriculture here at
the agricultural industry. Brackenhurst.
You will be taught Future jobs within the
through lectures, group agricultural industry include:
discussions and practical
demonstrations. You’ll also ■ machinery salesperson
get to go on trips to different ■ livestock assistant
locations, including dairy and ■ tractor driver.
crop production farms.
You could earn
The course includes a work
placement. This allows you ■ up to £27,000 as a
to develop your skills and machinery salesperson
knowledge in agriculture ■ on average £15,000 as a
by working on a farm or at livestock assistant
another business related to
the agricultural industry. It ■ up to £30,000 as a tractor
also looks great to future driver.
employers.
How you’ll be assessed
You’ll be assessed through
written assignments,
presentations, practical
assessments, class tests and
external exams.28
Agriculture
Level 3 National Extended Diploma
Are you? About the course
■ Looking for a career in This course will prepare you to work
the land-based sector in the agriculture industry or progress
■ Interested in the science on to higher education. Through both
behind farming
classroom and practical activities, you
■ Keen to learn how to will learn about livestock, crops and
run a successful farming
business
machinery. You’ll also engage with the
farming community through visits and
■ Into practical work and
being outdoors work experience.
Some things you’ll study...
Land-based Machinery and manage a range of
Operations conventional livestock
species, including cattle,
You will learn the practical
sheep, pigs and poultry,
skills to safely set up
as well as unconventional
and operate a range of
species, such as alpaca.
agricultural machines.
Agricultural Enterprise
Managing Agricultural
Environments You’ll explore the purpose
and objectives of various
You’ll study the changes in
agricultural activities and
farming practices and their
carry out evaluations to
impact on the environment.
prepare recommendations
You will carry out habitat
for possible improvements.
surveys in order to reduce
the impact of agriculture on In addition you will study
the environment. English and maths and
complete relevant work
Crop Production experience. If you do not
You’ll learn about a range yet have a GCSE grade 4 /
of crops and how growth C in maths or English, we’ll
is maintained through the also support you with extra
production cycle. This will classes so you can retake the
include recognising weeds, exams.
pests, diseases and deficiency
How you’ll study
symptoms, together with
what to do about them. You’ll learn in our industry
leading facilities through
Farm Livestock Husbandry a mixture of lectures,
You’ll develop the knowledge group discussion, practical
and practical skills to plan demonstrations and hands29
Two year course
You’ll need
■ Four GCSEs including
science at grade 4 / C
and including maths
or English language at
grade 4 / C.
■ If you have grade 3 /
D in maths or English
language (where the
other subject is at least
grade 4 / C), you’ll
need to complete
GCSE retakes as a
on experience with livestock, Next steps part of your study
crops and machinery. programme.
If you are successful
You will also get to go on and achieve the right ■ Equivalent
visits to leading vegetable combination of results, you’ll qualifications
growers, organic dairy be able to go straight into considered.
farmers and industry events. employment, or progress on
to our BSc (Hons) Agriculture For more information
The course includes a work visit www.ntu.ac.uk/
degree right here at NTU’s
placement. This allows you course and search
Brackenhurst Campus.
to develop your skills and Agriculture.
knowledge in agriculture Future jobs within the
by working on a farm, agricultural industry include:
enhancing your chances
of employment after you ■ livestock manager
complete your studies. ■ feed company
representative
You can work with local
farmers, agronomists, ■ agronomist.
nutritionists or in connected
You could earn
industries and organisations
such as the National Farmers ■ up to £30,000 as a dairy
Union. herd manager
up to £40,000 as an
How you’ll be assessed
■
agronomist
The majority of your ■ up to £43,000 as a feed
assessments will be company representative.
written work and practical
assessments but there are
some modules for which the
assessment is an external
exam.30
Equine courses
Courses
Level 3 Advanced
Technical Extended
Diploma in Equine
Management
If you’ve got a passion for
horses and you’d like a career
working with them, we’ve got
the course for you.31
Your classroom As well as your subject-
specific facilities, you’ll also
Study an equine course at find:
Brackenhurst and you’ll have
access to some fantastic ■ a library, including fully
facilities. equipped computer rooms
■ modern classrooms and
Our British Horse Society teaching areas
(BHS)- approved Equestrian
■ laboratories
Centre has stabling for 65
horses. There is even the ■ our careers and
option to keep your own employability service
horse here. It also features ■ a refectory and Costa
indoor and outdoor riding Coffee
arenas, turnout fields, a horse ■ our student shop
walker and a mechanical
■ a common room.
horse simulator – great for
perfecting your position.
What can I do
You’ll use the Equestrian “From my work
Centre throughout your when I finish?
experience
studies. Your course will Our courses have great
include both riding and progression routes to
gained while at
non-riding sessions at the fantastic careers or further Brackenhurst, I was
centre. You’ll also help our study. You can even study offered a job at
technicians to care for the one of NTU’s degrees right
horses on a day-today basis. here at Brackenhurst.
the showjumping
yard where I am
currently working
BSc (Hons) Equine
full-time.”
Level 3 Advanced Technical Sports Science
Extended Diploma in BSc (Hons) Equine Thomas Reilly
Equine Management Behaviour, Health and Level 3 Extended Diploma
Welfare in Equine Management32
Equine Management
Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma
Are you? About the course
■ Passionate about horses This course includes horse science,
■ Into practical work and stable management, riding and non-
being outdoors riding options. It will provide you with
■ Keen to improve your the knowledge required for a career in
knowledge of working the equine industry. You’ll work on the
with horses
yard to develop a range of skills while
Dedicated to horse
■
studying towards the British Horse
welfare and care
Society (BHS) examinations.
Some things you’ll study...
Riding Horses on the Flat* Introduction to Equestrian
Coaching
You will ride a wide variety of
horses of all ages and levels and This module focuses on
be encouraged to engage with developing your teaching
the theory of training horses to skills with practical and theory
enhance their abilities. sessions. You’ll learn how to
deliver riding lessons on the
Horse Behaviour and Welfare flat and over ground poles, plus
lead rein and lunge lessons.
Gain an understanding of
You’ll also look at how to deliver
horse behaviour, the effects
a short lecture.
of domestication and welfare.
You’ll observe horses and In addition you’ll study English
record the results to analyse the and maths and complete
findings. relevant work experience. If you
do not yet have a GCSE grade
Principles of Competition 4 / C in maths or English, we’ll
Grooming also support you with extra
Develop the skills and classes so you can retake the
knowledge to be able to prepare exams.
a horse for competition. Learn How you’ll study
about the necessary equipment
and the importance of aftercare You’ll learn through practical
including exercise, transport, demonstrations, group
tack and clothing. discussions, and lectures in
our fantastic facilities. You’ll
Working and Training Horses be taught by tutors who work
from the Ground within the horse industry as
competitors, judges and British
You’ll investigate a range of Horse Society (BHS) assessors.
techniques, including Parelli,
Join Up, lunging, long reining
and loose schooling.
*This is an optional module, with an alternative non-riding option available.33
Two year course
You’ll need
■ Four GCSEs including
science at grade 4 / C
and including maths
or English language at
grade 4 / C.
■ If you have grade 3 /
D in maths or English
language (where the
other subject is at least
grade 4 / C), you’ll need
to complete GCSE
retakes as a part of your
study programme.
You’ll go on trips to competition Next steps ■ At interview you’ll need
yards, rehabilitation centres and to demonstrate that you
If you are successful and
British Eventing competitions. can ride at all paces in
achieve the right combination
You’ll hear from guest speakers order to be offered a
of results, you’ll be able to
from the equine industry. place on the course. For
progress on to the BSc (Hons)
Equine Sports Science or BSc the health and welfare
You can also take the BHS
(Hons) Equine Behaviour, Health of our horses there is a
Progressive Riding Tests (PRT)
and Welfare degrees right here maximum rider weight
Stages 1 – 6 and the Ride Safe
at NTU’s Brackenhurst Campus. limit of 14 stone. If you
exam in Year One. In Year Two,
want to study the non-
you can work towards BHS
Future jobs within the equine riding modules you will
Stage 2 or higher.
industry include: be given a practical task,
The course is split so that which will involve tacking
■ competition or stud groom up on the yard.
approximately 40% is practical
equine retail worker
work and 60% is theory work. It
■
■ Equivalent qualifications
also includes a work placement. ■ veterinary equine nurse considered.
This will develop your skills and ■ riding instructor or coach
knowledge and look good to For more information visit
yard manager.
www.ntu.ac.uk/course and
■
future employers. You can work
at places like local competition You could earn search Equine Management
yards, yards specialising in
natural horsemanship, or in tack ■ up to up to £15,000 as a
shops or feed merchants. competition or stud groom or
equine retail worker
How you’ll be assessed ■ up to £21,000 as a veterinary
You’ll be assessed through equine nurse
written assignments, ■ up to £25,000 as a riding
presentations, practical coach or yard manager.
assessments, class tests and
external exams.34
Conservation courses
Courses
Level 3 National Extended
Diploma in Countryside
Management (Wildlife
Conservation)
If you’re passionate about
conserving our planet’s
precious wildlife, we’ve got
the course that will turn your
passion into a career.35
Your classroom What can I do
Study a conservation course when I finish?
at Brackenhurst and you’ll
Our conservation courses
have access to some fantastic
have great progression
facilities.
routes to fantastic careers or
Our rural campus is made further study. You can even
up of grassland, hedgerows, study one of NTU’s degrees
woodlands and ponds. It also right here at Brackenhurst.
includes a working farm. It
is home to a wide range of
wildlife species that you will Level 3 National Extended
observe, handle and study. Diploma in Countryside
Management (Wildlife
You’ll use the campus and Conservation)
its habitats for hands-on,
practical lessons during your
course. “The course gives
As well as your subject-
you excellent
specific facilities, you’ll also
FdSc Wildlife Conservation
practical skills
find: BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation
and can open up
■ a library, including fully
BSc (Hons) Ecology and
Conservation opportunities for
equipped computer rooms what comes next.
modern classrooms and
■
It’s a really nice
teaching areas
■ laboratories
college to be at
■ our careers and
with lovely people
employability service and good facilities.”
■ a refectory and Costa
Coffee Harriet Diggle
Level 3 Extended
■ our student shop
Diploma in Land and
■ a common room. Wildlife Management
(now called Countryside
Management)36
Countryside Management (Wi
Level 3 National Extended Diploma
Are you? About the course
■ Interested in managing This course will develop your
wildlife and habitats knowledge of wildlife conservation
■ Passionate about and the environment. You’ll also study
conservation and the
different wildlife habitats and take part
environment
in classroom activities to learn about
Into working outside
how to protect and save rare wildlife.
■
■ Able to work as part of
a team
Some things you’ll study...
Wildlife Ecology and Land-based Machinery and
Conservation Estate Skills
This unit explores ecosystems, Gain practical industry skills
plants and animals and how to manage countryside
these have changed through environments.
time. You’ll take part in wildlife
In addition you will study
and habitat surveys, as well
English and maths and complete
as wildlife rehabilitation, to
relevant work experience. If you
learn about conservation
do not yet have a GCSE grade 4 /
management.
C in maths or English, we’ll also
Woodland Management support you with extra classes
so you can retake the exams.
You’ll explore the history and
theory of woodland habitat How you’ll study
management and how to
You’ll learn in our fantastic
manage these habitats, both on
facilities and be taught by tutors
campus and with local charities.
who have real-life experience
Plant and Soil Science of working within wildlife and
conservation. You can expect
Gain an understanding of the course to be split so that
the theory of soil and plant approximately 40% is practical
science and how these relate to work and 60% is theory work.
protecting habitats and wildlife.
You will be taught through
Coastal Habitat Management lectures, group discussions
and practical demonstrations.
Develop the skills to investigate You’ll also get to go on trips to
coastal habitats, the threats different locations, including
these habitats face and nature reserves, farms, estates
solutions for their future and rehabilitation centres.
management.37
ildlife Conservation)
Two year course
You’ll need
■ Four GCSEs including
science at grade 4 / C
and including maths
or English language at
grade 4 / C.
■ If you have a grade 3 /
D in maths or English
language (where the
other subject is at least
grade 4 / C), you’ll
need to complete
GCSE retakes as
The course includes a work Future jobs within the wildlife part of your study
placement. This allows you conservation, countryside
programme.
to develop your skills and management and environment
knowledge in ecology, the industry include: ■ Equivalent
environment and wildlife qualifications
marine conservationist
conservation, and looks good
■
considered.
to future employers. You’ll get ■ countryside / game ranger
to take part in volunteering ■ ecological assistant For more information
projects at local conservation visit www.ntu.
■ nature conservation officer
organisations, including ac.uk/course and
The Wildlife Trusts, private ■ wildlife rehabilitator.
search Countryside
environmental consultants, and
You could earn Management.
environmental and countryside
management organisations. ■ up to £20,000 as a
countryside ranger
How you’ll be assessed
■ on average £22,000 as an
You’ll be assessed through ecology assistant
written assignments, ■ up to £24,000 as a nature
presentations, practical conservation officer.
assessments, class tests and
external exams.
Next steps
If you are successful and
achieve the right combination
of results, you’ll be able
to progress on to the FdSc
Wildlife Conservation, BSc
(Hons) Wildlife Conservation
or BSc (Hons) Ecology and
Conservation degrees right here
at NTU’s Brackenhurst Campus.38
Science courses
Courses
Level 3 National Extended
Diploma in Applied Science
Access to Higher Education
Diploma in Science
Fascinated by science? With
a growing demand for skilled
scientists, these courses will
open up a whole world of
opportunities for you.39
Your classroom What can I do
Study a science course at when I finish?
Brackenhurst and you’ll have
Our science courses have
access to some fantastic
great progression routes to
facilities.
fantastic careers or further
The campus has several fully study. You can even study
equipped chemistry, biology one of NTU’s degrees at
and physics laboratories. Clifton Campus or right here
You’ll use the labs for hands- at Brackenhurst.
on, practical lessons during
your studies.
Level 3 National Extended
As well as your subject- Diploma in Applied Science
specific facilities, you’ll also
Access to Higher Education
find: Diploma in Science
■ a library, including fully
equipped computer rooms
■ modern classrooms and
teaching areas
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
■ laboratories
BSc (Hons) Food Science and
■ our careers and Technology
employability service BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
■ a refectory and Costa BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
Coffee
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
■ our student shop
BSc (Hons) Microbiology
■ a common room.
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise
Science
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science40
Applied Science
Level 3 National Extended Diploma
Are you? About the course
■ Interested in conducting This course is for anyone who wants
experiments to do a degree in science at university.
■ Able to write well and You’ll focus on your favourite subject
explain your research to
area, where you can choose your units
others
to suit you and support your future
Keen to develop
career in the science industry. You’ll
■
practical laboratory
skills study in our laboratories at Brackenhurst
■ Organised with a careful to build practical scientific skills.
approach
Some things you’ll study...
Principles and Applications Practical Chemical Analysis
of Science
You’ll study and analyse
Learn about the cells, tissues chemicals to learn about
and atoms that make up what processes are used
animals and plants and to make drugs for the
why they are structured pharmaceutical industry.
this way to live within their
environment. Biological Molecules and
Metabolic Pathways
Practical Scientific
You’ll study some of the
Procedures and Techniques
chemical processes in
Learn how to use laboratory living organisms that play
equipment safely and take a crucial role in industries,
part in experiments and such as health, chemical and
investigations, developing environmental sciences.
the skills you will use in the
You will study a range of
science industry.
other modules covering
Science Investigation Skills Physiology, Genetics,
Microbiology and Biomedical
Develop the skills needed Science.
to plan a scientific
investigation, including In addition you have the
how to gather information, opportunity to carry out
explain, understand and your own work experience
evaluate your findings. alongside the course.41
Two year course
You’ll need
■ Four GCSEs including
English language,
maths and science at
grade 4 / C.
■ Equivalent
qualifications
considered.
For more information
visit www.ntu.ac.uk/
course and search
Applied Science.
How you’ll study You’ll also be able to
progress on to various
You’ll learn in our fantastic
science degrees at NTU’s
facilities and be taught by
Clifton Campus.
tutors who have real-life
experience of working within Future jobs within the
the science industry. science industry include:
You will be taught through ■ laboratory technician
lectures, group discussions
■ health care scientist
and practical demonstrations.
■ biomedical scientist
How you’ll be assessed ■ chemist
You’ll be assessed through ■ research scientist.
written assignments,
presentations, practical You could earn
assessments and class tests. ■ on average £21,000 as a
Assessments include four laboratory technician
externally assessed exams.
■ up to £26,000 as a health
Next steps care scientist
■ up to £28,000 as a
If you are successful
biomedical scientist
and achieve the right
combination of results, you’ll ■ up to £50,000 as a chemist
be able to progress on to the ■ up to £60,000 as a research
BSc (Hons) Environmental scientist.
Science or BSc (Hons) Food
Science and Technology
degrees right here at NTU’s
Brackenhurst Campus.42
Science
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Are you? About the course
■ Aged 19 or over This one year course is designed for
without traditional adults (19+ years) who want to study
qualifications
science-related disciplines at degree
Interested in
■
level, but do not have the usual
conducting
experiments? qualifications required. You’ll focus
■ Wanting to progress
on the core sciences and develop
to study a degree in your knowledge and skills relevant to
science biology, chemistry and physics.
■ Looking to develop
your skills in writing Some things you’ll study...
and referencing?
Developing your writing Physics focused units
skills
Explore the different
You’ll develop your skills in topics of Physics including
referencing, note-taking, and energy, waves, forces and
be encouraged to contribute mechanics.
to group discussions. You
will also develop your exam How you’ll study
techniques and research You’ll learn in our fantastic
skills. facilities and be taught by
tutors who have experience
Biology focused units
of working within the
Learn about the different industry.
aspects of Biology including
The course is a combination
plant and cell biology,
of theory and practical work.
different physiological
You will be taught through
processes and body
lectures, group discussions,
systems, health, disease and
practical demonstrations and
immunity.
laboratory sessions.
Chemistry focused units
You’ll focus on key topics
such as core chemistry,
inorganic chemistry and
formulae and moles.43
Two year course
You’ll need
■ GCSE maths and
English language at
grade 4 / C.
■ Equivalent
qualifications
considered.
■ At interview you’ll
undertake a written
science assessment.
For more information
visit www.ntu.ac.uk/
How you’ll be assessed Future jobs within the course and search
science industry include: Access to Higher
You’ll be assessed through
written assignments, ■ health care scientist Education Science.
presentations, practical ■ radiographer
assessments, and exams.
■ physiotherapist
Next steps ■ biomedical scientist
If you are successful ■ paramedic
and achieve the right ■ forensic scientist.
combination of results, you’ll
be able to progress on to You could earn
one of our degree courses ■ Up to £37,000 as a
here at NTU including paramedic
BSc (Hons) Environmental
Up to £24,000 as a
Science, BSc (Hons) Food
■
physiotherapist assistant
Science and Technology, BSc
(Hons) Paramedic Science, ■ Up to £90,000 as a clinical
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science scientist
and BSc (Hons) ■ Up to £45,000 as a forensic
Pharmacology. scientist.44
Student support
Learning support
As a student at Brackenhurst, We work hard to provide an inclusive
you’ll get lots of support. From learning environment. If you’ve got a
physical or sensory disability, specific
when you apply, to up to three
learning difficulty, an autism spectrum
years after you complete your condition or long-term health condition we
course, our teams are here to encourage you to tell us when you apply.
This information helps us provide you
help you.
with advice and support so you’ll enjoy
learning at Brackenhurst.
Employability services
Our dedicated Employability team are here
to help you with anything job or career-
related. You can get advice on career plans,
CV-writing and preparing job or university
applications. Their support doesn’t stop
when you leave either. You can access our
employability services for up to three years
after you complete your course.45
Fees and funding Additional financial
If you are aged 16 – 18 and
assistance
applying for a Level 2 or 3 We have a bursary fund
course (which does not need to be
There are no course fees if repaid) to help with costs
you’re aged under 19 on 31 relating to your study. This
August of the year you start includes things like books,
your course. clothing, equipment and
travel.
If you are aged 19+ and
applying for a Level 2, To be eligible, there are
Level 3 or Access to Higher some conditions that you,
Education course or your parents / guardians
must meet. Funds are limited
If you’re studying your and will be awarded to those
first full Level 3 or Access in greatest financial need.
to Higher Education
qualification you may be
eligible for free tuition. You
will still need to pay the
registration fee applicable for
your course.
If you are applying for the
Library services Level 2 qualification or have
already completed a full Level
The library at Brackenhurst 3 qualification, tuition and
will play a big part in your registration fees will apply.
studies. It’s open seven days To cover the cost of tuition
a week during term-time. Our when applying for a Level
friendly library team are here 3 and Access to Higher
to make sure you can make Education qualification, you
the most of the books and can apply for an Advanced
resources available. Learner Loan from the UK
Government. It is easy
to apply, your household
income is not taken into
account and there is no credit
check. You will not have to
pay anything back until your
income is over £25,000.
For further information on
support, fees or funding email
fe.enquiries@ntu.ac.uk or call
us on 0115 848 5299.46
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