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College Course Guide racken�urs�2021 entry �racken�urs� College Course Guide What’s inside? Hello 2 Why choose Brackenhurst? 4 Student stories 6 study programme 10 Meet your tutors 11 How to apply 12 Animal courses 14 Agriculture courses 22 Equine courses 28 Wildlife courses 32 If you want to find Science courses 36 You can find out about out what life at Course types explained 42 Ope�future open day dates daysBrackenhurst is Student support 44 on our website. We also really like, come Fees and funding 45 offer a virtual open day and see us at an How to get to Brackenhurst 48 so you can visit us from open day. the comfort of your own Meet our tutors, look home. around the facilities and get more information about studying here. Your friends and family are Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/opendays more than welcome to to reserve your place come along too. 01 College Course Guide �racken�urs� We know that choosing your next steps is a big and exciting decision. We hope this guide will help you find the college course that’s right for you. If you’re looking to study an animal, equine or land-based subject, you’ll find it here. Brackenhurst is set in stunning countryside just a bus ride away from Nottingham city centre. We are part of Nottingham Trent University. We offer college courses alongside our degree courses, all taught by our skilled, experienced and supportive staff. At Brackenhurst, you’ll have access to incredible facilities. These include an animal unit, equestrian centre, laboratories, library and gardens and fields that are overflowing with plants and wildlife. Studying with us means that you’ll be a part of an amazing learning environment. You get all the perks of being part of a big university, but you will still enjoy the comforts of a friendly college. Most importantly, our courses reward your hard work with valuable qualifications and training. They will prepare you for the world of work, or open the door to further study. It’s your future – you decide. Pamela Ellis Head of Further Education 02 HHell�ell�03 College Course Guide �racken�urs� 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 04 05 College Course Guide �racken�urs� 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. 06 07 College Course Guide �racken�urs� 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 08 09 College Course Guide �racken�urs� 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.