Head of School - Paul Bryant
As London's major provider of animal care courses, the College maintains a wide range of species of animals from exotics (snakes, small reptiles and spiders), popular pets in the animal units and day kennels to livestock (sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, Shetland ponies and heavy horses) in our visitor centre, animal centre and farms.
The saddlery workshops at Enfield provide excellent practical facilities for production and maintenance of specialist leatherwork to very high standards. Saddlery students enjoy a reputation in the industry for their outstanding craft skills and knowledge.
Assessment of all of these qualifications is based on coursework more than examinations. Assessment for applicants is based on interview exploring interest, experience and ambitions. References are also taken up and screening tests conducted. The following entry requirements are given as guidelines.
Level 1 Landbased Certificate (Animal Care)
This course is a full-time skills development programme and bridge for students hoping to progress to level 2 or confirm that this vocational area is right for them.
Entry Requirements
All applicants are assessed on an individual basis with interviews arranged at any time throughout the year.
Progression
Successful students may progress to the First Diploma, to NVQ training in industry or to part-time courses.
This introductory course provides basic knowledge and the chance to develop practical skills.
First Diploma Animal Care
This one year full-time course offers an introduction to working with a wide variety of animals. It provides the practical skills and background knowledge required to form a solid foundation in animal care.
Progression
Success in this course can lead to a variety of careers in the animal care industry. Students gaining distinction grades and key skills accreditation may use this as a progression route onto the BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma in Animal Management.
Entry Requirements
Boundless enthusiasm for working with animals, 4 GCSEs including maths with grades D to F or above, or Literacy at least at Entry level 3/Key Skills Communication level 1/level 2, or on the basis of a school/college report, Level 1 Land Based or NVQ Level 1 or equivalent completed at distinction level and summer school participation, or accreditation of prior learning and appropriate experience gained in a related working environment.
National Award/Certificate/ Diploma Animal Management
The certificate is offered as a one-year fulltime course integrating practical skills with theoretical knowledge and understanding, designed to prepare you for a professional career in animal care.The Award may be completed on a part-time basis over one year, the Certificate in four terms and the Diploma over two years full-time.The Award is the equivalent of one A level, the Certificate 2 A levels, the Diploma 3 A levels. Learners also have the opportunity to undertake a range of additional qualifications at levels 2 and 3, including Key Skills, Health and Safety certificates, the level 3 Advanced Certificate in Pet Store Management amongst others.
All learners applying to the Diploma initially complete the Certificate and progress to the diploma where appropriate.
Progression
To employment or higher education.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade A to C including a science based subject or overall distinction in BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care with Distinction in Biology, Key Skills Communication and maths at level 1 or above or Accreditation of Prior Learning together with appropriate experience/knowledge gained in a related working environment.You’ll also need independent study skills to be successful at Level 3.
Cordwainers' Diploma
This two-year course comprises two separate qualifications: the NPTC level 2 Certificate in Saddlery and the level 3 Advanced Certificate in Saddlery. The full course will introduce you to Saddlery work with additional Skills Test Certificates in Saddlery and qualifications in lorinery and leathercraft. It includes both traditional craft saddlery and modern factorybased production methods. Completion of both qualifications leads to award of the prestigious Cordwainers' Diploma.
Progression
To employment or HE courses in Leather Technology.
Entry Requirements
Normal entry requirements are BTEC First Diploma or 4 GCSEs including an art/craft subject at Grade C or above (or equivalent) or other qualifications of an equivalent standard or relevant experience plus Accreditation of Prior Learning and Experience.
