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What’s inside? 2 Hello 4 Why choose Brackenhurst? 6 Student stories 10 study programme 11 Meet your tutors 12 How to apply 14 Animal courses 22 Agriculture courses 28 Equine courses 32 Wildlife courses 36 Science courses 42 Course types explained 44 If you want to find Student support 45 out what life at Fees and funding 48 You can find out about Brackenhurst is How to get to Brackenhurst Ope�future open day dates daysreally like, come on our website. We also and see us at an offer a virtual open day open day. so you can visit us from Meet our tutors, look the comfort of your own around the ­­facilities and get more information home. 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

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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.

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Why choose

You can study an amazing range of animal, equine and > You’ll be studying > You’ll get to go on some and training in some fantastic trips and learn land-based 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 features our college > Our friendly student courses had > Our courses support team are here offer exciting if you need help with racken�urs�a 100% pass work experience racken�urs�anything opportunities – making rate you stand out to future employers or universities

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Tell us about your course Aislinn: I study Equine Management. We do everything “I chose this course Josh Veysey from equine biology to exercising because of the facilities, horses. We have three riding location, reputation and lessons a week, one jumping and ability to gain additional two flatwork. There are a variety of horses to suit every ability. qualifications.” Josh: I am doing Land and Ben Theaker Wildlife Management (now called Level 3 Extended Diploma Countryside Management) in in Agriculture which we are taught how to manage and conserve a variety Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/ of different habitats. The course bentheaker to read more has practical elements in which about Ben’s experience. 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 Studen 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. Aislinn: I take the bus every day “I went on an open day and apart from the morning I have Josh: It is a relaxed timetable. I yard duties at the Equestrian was blown away completely. storie� only go to college three days a Centre, then my mum drives me. week from Wednesday to Friday. The staff are friendly, The bus journey is usually around Monday and Tuesday are when the students are down to an hour long but we have a really we can do our work experience earth and the facilities are One of the questions we get nice coach. placements as well as doing paid work. excellent.” asked most is ‘what’s a typical Josh: I’m originally from South day like’? Africa so I am a resident in the Amy Crawley student accommodation on Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Here’s Josh, who studies Level 3 Land campus. Management and Wildlife Management (now called Countryside Management), and Aislinn, Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/amycrawley to who studies Level 3 Equine Management, read more about Amy’s experience. to tell you.

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Tell us about your “The facilities are assessments excellent, especially the Animal Unit, Aislinn: We have ridden and and I had read written synoptic exams in both really positive first and second year. As well as reviews online.” one British Horse Society (BHS) ride safe exam. Kaitlyn Faircloth Access to Higher Education Josh: My assignments range (Land-based Studies – from writing reports to doing Animal Science) presentations and practical assessments when we are out in Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/ the field. I also have examinations kaitlynfaircloth to read and synoptic assessments. more about Kaitlyn’s 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. Aislinn Edwards

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Sarah Heckford Subject leader Animal Management Your study programme is tailored to you. It is I am the Subject Leader for the Level 3 Extended designed to give you the skills and knowledge to Diploma in Animal Management and the Level 2 Animal succeed in your studies and your future career. Care courses at Brackenhurst. I have been teaching at Brackenhurst for over 20 Qualification Employability and years and it is a fantastic place to work. I own Springer tudy�tudy pro�ramm�pro�ramm� Spaniels and they come to work with me so you will You will study either a Level work experience meet them during your practical lessons. I have a Study with us 2 Diploma, Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to Higher You’ll take part in CV-writing particular interest in birds of prey and I have many years and you’ll get Education Diploma. workshops, mock interviews and experience working with horses. I am one of a team get individual support from our and we are all experienced and enthusiastic lecturers. Your course will include a mix more than just specialist Employability team. You’ll Brackenhurst provides a superb learning environment of practical work and classroom- also undertake work experience with a course based study. relevant employers. and we are very lucky to have fantastic resources on the campus. I love seeing the students come onto our You may have heard about the programmes and develop as individuals. They thrive in government’s plan to introduce T-levels English, maths Meet your our environment. and IT in the next few years. This is a new type of qualification designed to tutors Alongside your Develop your English, maths increase your technical and practical and IT skills. If you still need skills whilst studying. To prepare for 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. Liz Taylor an additional industry placement, sessions including you additional support to retake They’re all industry experts with a the exams. working with employers from their passion and in-depth knowledge Course leader English, maths and IT chosen sector. of their subjects. You’ll also hear Equine Management skills, citizenship, and from inspirational guest lecturers and industry speakers who will I am the Course Leader for the Level 3 Extended work experience. We Citizenship help bring your subject to life. Diploma in Equine Management. I have been around call this your study Explore important issues such as horses all my life and have worked professionally in the programme. democracy, freedom, and British values, with lectures from expert industry since leaving school. I studied the British Horse guests. Society Intermediate Instructor and Stage Four course as a student at Brackenhurst. This really kick started my career and has enabled me to progress to become a Stage Five Instructor (BHSI), a British Dressage Level Three Coach and a British Dressage List Three Judge. I like to think the knowledge I gained whilst studying at Brackenhurst and my experience in the industry, can be passed on to my students and help them in their journey to achieve a career they are passionate about.

10 11 College Course Guide �racken�urs� 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 How �o 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 appl� 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.

Get your exam results Any questions? 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. Just drop us a line – we’re here to help every step of the way. You can email us at [email protected] or give Start at Brackenhurst! us a call on 0115 848 5299 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.

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Love animals? So do we! Our range of animal courses will help you turn Courses your passion into a career. Level 2 Diploma in > Animal Care Level 3 Extended Diploma in > Animal Management Access to Higher Education Diploma in > Land-based Studies: Animal Science

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 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 courses at Brackenhurst Land-based Studies: facilities, you’ll also find: 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 Animal Science • laboratories Lorna Wilson-Shorten FdSc • our careers and employability Level 3 Extended Diploma Veterinary Nursing service 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. nima�14 15 Animal courses Level 2 Diploma

One year course About the course You’ll need This practical, hands-on course will give you the > GCSE maths or English language at Are you? skills to care for a wide range of animals. You’ll grade 4 / C or above with the other Passionate about study the feeding, handling and housing of animals. subject at grade 3 / D or above. > animals You’ll also learn about protecting the natural > GCSE science at grade 3 / D or Into practical work and environment, wild plants and animals. above. > being outdoors > An additional one GCSE at grade Interested in looking 3 / D or above. > after the environment nimal Car� We will accept students with nimal Car� Some of the things you’ll study... > Reliable and grade 3 / D in maths or English > responsible How you’ll study How you’ll be language where the other subject Feeding, Accommodating Introduction to Animal is at least grade 4 / C. You will You’ll learn in our fantastic assessed need to complete maths or English and Moving Animals Biology and Health facilities and be taught by tutors You’ll be assessed using language GCSE retakes as part of Study a range of practical Gain knowledge and who have real-life experience your study programme. skills for the day-to-day care understanding of animal biology. of working within the animal a combination of internal of animals, including feeding, Learn how to use this for practical industry. You can expect the assignments and tests, which are > Other qualifications considered. handling and providing appropriate animal health and disease course to be split so that you set and marked by tutors, and 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 Study the approaches to animal lectures, group discussions and If you get a Distinction you’ll be With qualifications health, disease and parasite welfare, including the five animal practical demonstrations. You’ll able to do the Level 3 courses prevention, cleaning and care, and needs, health and safety, and also get to go on trips to various and further in Animal Management, or 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 Future jobs within the animal work experience. If you do not yet develop your skills and knowledge Assessment and Safe industry include: • up to £15,000 as an animal have a GCSE grade 4 / C in maths in the animal industry, and looks 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.

For more information visit www.ntu.ac.uk/course and search Animal Care 16 17 Animal courses Level 3 Extended Diploma

About the course Learn about animal-related subjects, including Are you? biology, health, behaviour, nutrition and breeding. > Passionate about You’ll also develop practical skills for handling and Two year animals caring, and gain the knowledge needed to start course nimal Into practical work and your career within the animal Mana�emen� industry, or for further nimal> Mana�emen� being outdoors study. Interested in handling You’ll need > and training animals > Four GCSEs including English Organised and punctual language, maths and science at > Some of the things you’ll study... How you’ll study How you’ll be grade 4 / C or above. You’ll learn in our fantastic assessed Other qualifications considered. Animal Health and Animal Welfare and facilities and be taught by tutors > You’ll be assessed through Disease Ethics who have real-life experience of working within the animal written external assignments, 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. With qualifications produce animal health plans. Next steps You’ll be taught through lectures, and further Zoological Collections If you are successful and achieve group discussions and practical Practical Animal Learn about the role of the the right combination of results, demonstrations. You’ll also get to experience you modern zoo and the techniques you’ll be able to progress on to Husbandry go on trips to different locations, used to improve the lives of zoo the FdSc Animal Science, FdSc could earn This module will teach you how to including Crufts Dog Show at animals, including health and Veterinary Nursing, BSc (Hons) handle and care for a wide variety the National Exhibition Centre, • up to £15,000 as an animal safety. Animal Biology or BSc (Hons) of domestic and companion Twycross Zoo and Yorkshire carer or welfare assistant Zoo Biology degrees right here at animals. Wildlife Park. • up to £16,000 as a laboratory In addition you will study English NTU’s Brackenhurst Campus. and maths and complete relevant assistant The course includes a work Future jobs within the animal Animal Behaviour work experience. • up to £22,000 as a veterinary Develop knowledge and skills to placement. This allows you to industry include: develop your skills and knowledge nurse interpret animal behaviour and In year two you can follow either • animal carer in the animal industry, and looks • on average £21,000 as an understand the factors which our Welfare or Science pathway, allowing you to specialise good to future employers. You • welfare assistant industry sales person influence such behaviour. according to your interests. can work at places like Cats • industry sales person Protection, Twycross Zoo, • veterinary nurse RSPCA, Nottinghamshire Wildlife • laboratory assistant Trust, Stonebridge City Farm and more.

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About the course Are you? This one-year course is a chance to learn how to Aged 19 or over care for, handle and house animals and to develop One year > without traditional qualifications skills in science, writing and giving presentations. If you would like to study at degree level but haven’t course Wanting to progress > to study a degree in got the usual qualifications needed, then this animal or land-based course is the perfect solution. You’ll need studies How you’ll study Next steps > GCSE maths and English nimal Passionate about ScienceYou’ll learn in our fantastic On successful completion of language at grade 4 / C or nimal> Science practical hands-on Some of the things you’ll study... facilities and be taught by each unit, you’ll gain credits above. experience with professional and experienced towards your Diploma. If you To be aged 19 or over. animals tutors. You can expect the pass the course, you’ll be able > course to be split so that to do degree courses such as Other qualifications considered. Keen to develop Higher Education Study Animal Management > > approximately 30% is practical animal and equine science, your skills for higher Skills and Behaviour environmental science, and education work and 70% is theory work. 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 group discussions and practical NTU’s Brackenhurst Campus. encouraged to contribute to group sick animals and examine legal demonstrations. With qualifications discussions. You’ll also be able and ethical aspects of animal Future jobs within the animal to undertake your own piece of 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 course. You’ll also be expected Land-based Industry • ecologist Bioscience to invest a similar amount of time could earn Skills in your personal study. Teaching • industry sales person Study how a range of body • up to £20,000 as a zoo keeper Study the importance of health 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. develop a plan for the handling, housing and training of animals. For more information visit www.ntu.ac.uk/courseAccess to Higher and Education search

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If you’re interested in a career in farming and looking for a course that Courses will give you unbeatable Level 2 Diploma in practical experience, > Agriculture you’re in the right place. Level 3 Extended Diploma in > Agriculture

Your classroom Study an agriculture course at Brackenhurst and you’ll have access to some fantastic facilities. Our campus is home to a working 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, “Brackenhurst has great progression routes to practical lessons at the farm. fantastic careers or further provided me with As well as your subject-specific study. You can even study one facilities, you’ll also find: the opportunity to of NTU’s degrees right here at Brackenhurst. • a library, including fully progress towards equipped computer rooms my dream career Level 2 Diploma in courses • modern classrooms and goal of becoming Agriculture teaching areas a farm vet.” • laboratories Harriet Thomas-Mee • our careers and employability Level 3 Extended Diploma service Level 3 Extended Diploma in 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. ricultur� experience. BSc (Hons) Agriculture

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About the course One year This practical, hands-on course teaches you course all about the farming industry. You will learn about livestock, crops and machinery. There are You’ll need Are you? opportunities to do work experience and go on visits to various farms. > Four GCSEs including maths > Into practical work and and English language at grade being outdoors 3 / D or above. gricultur�> Keen to work in Some of the things you’ll study... > If you have grade 3 / D gricultur�farming in maths and / or English language, you’ll need to Interested in > Introduction to Working Livestock Husbandry complete GCSE retakes as a technology and in Land-based Industries Develop the practical skills part of your study programme. machinery needed to work with farm animals How you’ll study How you’ll be You will learn about key job Other qualifications considered. safely and confidently. This > > Able to work as part of roles in the farming and land- You’ll learn in our fantastic includes learning how to maintain assessed a team based industries and the exciting facilities and be taught by tutors high standards of animal welfare activities these include. who have real-life experience of You’ll be assessed through at all times. working within the agricultural written assignments, Farming and Agricultural industry. presentations, practical Agriculture Work assessments, class tests and Estate Management With qualifications Placement You will be taught through external exams. Learn how to carry out lectures, group discussions and and further inspections, and select, use and Gain work experience at a farm 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 materials to carry out estate tasks business. locations, including dairy and crop If you get a Merit or higher, you’ll could earn safely and efficiently. You’ll focus production farms. In addition you will study English be able to progress on to the on livestock and crop farming • up to £27,000 as a machinery and maths and complete relevant The course includes a work Level 3 course in Agriculture here and will learn how to work to a salesperson work experience. If you do not yet placement. This allows you to at Brackenhurst. standard expected in the industry. have a GCSE grade 4 / C in maths • up to £30,000 as a dairy herd develop your skills and knowledge Future jobs within the agricultural or English, we’ll also support you manager and tractor driver in agriculture by working on industry include: Introduction to Plant and with extra classes so you can a farm or at another business • up to £40,000 as an retake the exams. • machinery salesperson Soil Science 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 company representative to survive. You will explore the • feed company representative internal and external structures • agronomist of plants and crops. You will also investigate soil types, texture, structure, pH, nutrients and care.

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Two year course About the course You’ll need This course will prepare you to work in the > Four GCSEs including science agriculture industry or progress on to higher at grade 4 / C or above and including maths or English education. Through both classroom and practical language at grade 4 / C or Are you? activities, you will learn about livestock, crops and above. machinery. You’ll also engage with the farming > If you have grade 3 / D in > Looking for a career in community through visits and work experience. maths or English language the land-based sector (where the other subject is at least grade 4 / C), you’ll need Interested in the gricultur�> to complete GCSE retakes as a gricultur�science behind part of your study programme. farming Some of the things you’ll study... How you’ll study How you’ll be Other qualifications Keen to learn how > > considered. to run a successful Land-based Machinery Farm Livestock You’ll learn in our industry leading assessed farming business Operations Husbandry facilities through a mixture of lectures, group discussion, The majority of your assessments You will learn the practical skills to You’ll develop the knowledge will be written work and practical > Into practical work and practical demonstrations and being outdoors safely set up and operate a range and practical skills to plan and hands on experience with assessments but there are 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 Environments unconventional species, such as to leading vegetable growers, alpaca. organic dairy farmers and industry Next steps and further You’ll study the changes in events. If you are successful and achieve experience you farming practices and their impact Agricultural Enterprise on the environment. You will carry The course includes a work the right combination of results, out habitat surveys in order to You’ll explore the purpose and 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 • up to £35,000 as a dairy herd possible improvements. employment after you complete Campus. Crop Production manager and tractor driver your studies. You’ll learn about a range of crops In addition you will study English Future jobs within the agricultural industry include: • up to £40,000 as an and how growth is maintained and maths and complete relevant 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 company representative organisations such as the National • 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

For more information visit www.ntu.ac.uk/course and search Agriculture 26 27 Equine courses

If you’ve got a passion for horses and you’d like a career working with them, Courses we’ve got the course for Level 3 Extended Diploma in you. > Equine Management

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 “From my work non-riding sessions at the centre. when I finish? You’ll also help our technicians to experience Our courses have great care for the horses on a day-to- gained while at progression routes to fantastic day basis. Brackenhurst, I was careers or further study. You can As well as your subject-specific offered a job at the even study one of NTU’s degrees right here at Brackenhurst. courses facilities, you’ll also find: showjumping • a library, including fully yard where I am equipped computer rooms currently working Level 3 Extended Diploma in • modern classrooms and Equine Management teaching areas full time.” • 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. uin�2428 29 Equine courses Level 3 Extended Diploma

Two year course You’ll need > Four GCSEs including science About the course at grade 4 / C or above and including maths or English at grade This course will include horse science, stable 4 / C or above. management,Mana�emen�Mana�emen� riding and non-riding options. It will > If you have grade 3 / D in provide you with the knowledge and skills required maths or English language (where EquineEquineAre you? the other subject is at least grade 4 for a career in the equine industry. You’ll work on / C), you’ll need to complete GCSE > Passionate about horses the yard to develop a range of skills and knowledge retakes as a part of your study How you’ll study How you’ll be programme. > Into practical work and while studying towards the British Horse Society being outdoors You’ll learn through practical assessed > At interview you’ll need to (BHS) examinations. demonstrations, group demonstrate that you can > Keen to improve your discussions, and lectures in our You’ll be assessed through ride at all paces in order to be knowledge of working Some of the things you’ll study... fantastic facilities. You’ll be taught written assignments, offered a place on the course. with horses by tutors who work within the presentations, practical For the health and welfare of our horse industry as competitors, assessments, class tests and horses there is a maximum rider Dedicated to the care > Riding Horses on the Working and Training judges and British Horse Society external exams. weight of horses Flat* Horses from the Ground (BHS) assessors. limit of 14 stone. 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 study the non- riding horses on the flat. You work horses from the ground. You’ll yards, rehabilitation centres and riding modules you will be given If you are successful and achieve will ride a wide variety of horses investigate a range of techniques, British Eventing competitions. a practical task, which will involve the right combination of results, of all ages and levels and be including Parelli, Join Up, lunging, You’ll hear from guest speakers tacking up on the yard. you’ll be able to progress on to encouraged to engage with long reining and loose schooling. from the equine industry. the theory of training horses to the BSc (Hons) Equine Sports > Other qualifications considered. enhance their abilities. Introduction to Equestrian You can take part in trials for our Science or BSc (Hons) Equine Behaviour, Health and Welfare Coaching Rider Academy, and you can Horse Behaviour and get involved with our Groom’s degrees right here at NTU’s This module focuses on developing Academy. You can take the BHS Brackenhurst Campus. Welfare your teaching skills with practical Progressive Riding Tests (PRT) Future jobs within the equine With qualifications and Gain an understanding of and theory sessions. You’ll learn Stages 1 – 6 and the Ride Safe industry include: horse behaviour, the effects of how to deliver riding lessons on exam in Year One. In Year Two, 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 • veterinary equine nurse • up to up to £15,000 as a lecture. The course is split so that approximately 40% is practical • riding instructor or coach competition or stud groom or 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 clothing. *This is an optional module, with an feed merchants. alternative non-riding option available. 30 For more information visit www.ntu.ac.uk/course and search Equine Management31 Wildlife courses

If you’re passionate about conserving our planet’s precious wildlife, we’ve got Courses the course that will turn Level 3 Extended Diploma in your passion into a career. > Countryside Management (Wildlife Conservation)

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 What can I do and ponds. It also includes a “The course gives working farm. It is home to a when I finish? you excellent wide range of wildlife species Our wildlife courses have great that you will observe, handle and practical skills progression routes to fantastic study. You’ll use the campus and and can open up careers or further study. You can its habitats for hands-on, practical even study one of NTU’s degrees lessons during your course. opportunities for what comes next. right here at Brackenhurst. As well as your subject-specific facilities, you’ll also find: It’s a really nice college to be at with • a library, including fully Level 3 Extended Diploma in courses 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) Wildlif� Ecology and Conservation 32 33 Wildlife courses Level 3 Extended Diploma Countryside Management

About the course Two year Are you? This course will develop your knowledge of wildlife conservation and the environment. You’ll also study course > Interested in managing wildlife and habitats different wildlife habitats and take part in classroom How you’ll study How you’ll be Passionate about the activities to learn about how to protect and save You’ll need Wildlif�> ConservationYou’ll learn in our fantastic assessed Wildlif�environment conservation Four GCSEs including science rare wildlife. facilities and be taught by tutors > at grade 4 / C or above and who have real-life experience You’ll be assessed through > Into working outside including maths or English of working within wildlife and written assignments, language at grade 4 / C or Able to work as part of conservation. You can expect presentations, practical > Some of the things you’ll study... above. a team the course to be split so that assessments, class tests and external exams. approximately 40% is practical > If you have a grade 3 / D in Wildlife Ecology and Coastal Habitat work and 60% is theory work. maths or English language Conservation Management (where the other subject is at You will be taught through Next steps least grade 4 / C), you’ll need This unit explores ecosystems, Develop the skills to investigate lectures, group discussions and If you are successful and achieve to complete GCSE retakes as plants and animals and how these coastal habitats, the threats these practical demonstrations. You’ll the right combination of results, part of your study programme. have changed through time. habitats face and solutions for also get to go on trips to different you’ll be able to progress on to You’ll take part in wildlife and their future management. locations, including nature Other qualifications the FdSc Wildlife Conservation, > habitat surveys, as well as wildlife reserves, farms, estates and 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 Woodland Management Gain practical industry skills placement. This allows you to at NTU’s Brackenhurst Campus. to manage countryside develop your skills and knowledge Future jobs within the wildlife You could earn 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 work experience. If you do not yet • marine conservationist and with local charities. projects at local conservation have a GCSE grade 4 / C in maths • £22,000 as an ecology organisations, including • countryside / game ranger or English, we’ll also support you assistant Plant and Soil Science 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 retake the exams. • nature conservation officer 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

For more information visit www.ntu.ac.uk/courseCountryside Management and search

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Fascinated by science? With a growing demand Courses for skilled scientists, Level 3 Extended Diploma in these courses will open > Applied Science up a whole world of Access to Higher Education opportunities for you. Diploma in > Science

Your classroom What can I do when I finish? Study a science course at Our science courses have great progression routes to fantastic careers Brackenhurst and you’ll have or further study. You can even study one of NTU’s degrees at Clifton access to some fantastic facilities. Campus or right here at Brackenhurst. The campus has several fully equipped chemistry, biology and physics laboratories. You’ll use Level 3 Extended Diploma in the labs for hands-on, practical Applied Science lessons during your studies. courses Access to Higher Education Diploma in As well as your subject-specific Science facilities, you’ll also find: • a library, including fully 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 Scienc0136 e 37 Science courses Level 3 Extended Diploma

About the course This course is for anyone who wants to do a Are you? degree in science at university. You’ll focus on your Interested in favourite subject area, where you can choose your > conducting experiments units to suit you and support your future career in Two year > the science industry. You’ll study in our laboratories Able to write well and course AppliedAppliedexplain your research at Brackenhurst to build practical scientific SciencSciencskills. ee to others > Keen to develop You’ll need practical laboratory Some of the things you’ll study... Four GCSEs including English skills > language, maths and science > Organised with a Principles and Practical Chemical at grade 4 / C or above. careful approach Applications of Science Analysis > Other qualifications 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 Science and Technology degrees You could earn Procedures and and Metabolic Pathways You will be taught through 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 practical demonstrations. laboratory technician Learn how to use laboratory processes in living organisms that progress on to various science 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 experiments and investigations, such as health, chemical and How you’ll be Future jobs within the industry scientist developing the skills you will use environmental sciences. 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, • biomedical scientist • up to £60,000 as a research Skills Biomedical Science. presentations, practical scientist • chemist Develop the skills needed to plan In addition you have the assessments and class tests. • research scientist a scientific investigation, including opportunity to carry out your own Assessments include four how to gather information, work experience alongside the externally assessed exams. explain, understand and evaluate course. your findings.

38 For more information visit www.ntu.ac.uk/course and search applied science39 Science courses Access to Higher Education Diploma

About the course This one-year course is designed for adults Are you? (19+ years) who want to study science-related > Looking to develop disciplines at degree level, but do not have the One year your skills in writing and referencing? usual qualifications required. You’ll focus on the core sciences and develop your knowledge and course > Keen to learn knowledge and skills skills relevant to biology, chemistry and physics. relevant to biology, You’ll need chemistry and physics? > GCSE maths and English language at grade 4 / C or > Interested in Some of the things you’ll study... above. conducting SciencScienceexperiments? e > Equivalent qualifications will Developing your writing Chemistry focused units be considered. skills You’ll focus on key topics such How you’ll study Next steps > You will also be required You’ll develop your skills in as core chemistry, inorganic to attend an interview and You’ll learn in our fantastic If you are successful and achieve referencing, note-taking, and chemistry and formulae and undertake a written science facilities and be taught by the right combination of results, be encouraged to contribute to moles. assessment. tutors who have experience you’ll be able to progress on group discussions. You will also of working within the industry. to one of our degree courses develop your exam techniques Physics focused units 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 physiotherapist assistant processes and body systems, Future jobs within the industry health, disease and immunity. How you’ll be include: • Up to £91,004 as a clinical scientist assessed • health care scientist • Up to £45,000 as a forensic • radiographer You’ll be assessed through scientist written assignments, • physiotherapist presentations, practical • biomedical scientist assessments, and exams. • paramedic • forensic scientist

40 41 For more information visit www.ntu.ac.uk/course and search Access to Higher Education Science College Course Guide �racken�urs�

We offer college courses at the following levels:

Level 2 Diploma Access to Higher Education:

What is it? 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 CourseCourse typestypes explainedcompleting 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. Both the Level 2 Diploma and Level 3 Extended We offer different types Diploma are vocational qualifications. These are more practical, career-focused courses; taught using of college-level courses. a mix of practical work and classroom-based study, with most including a work placement. Read more to find out which course is best for you. The best level for you will depend on any existing qualifications and experience. We hope to make it clear what each type of course means and once you’ve gained a qualification where you can go next.

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