Entry Level 3 Working Life Course in Weymouth. Classes run full-time during the day at Weymouth College. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 to 25, you may be eligible for government funding or a student loan depending on your circumstances. This entry level working life qualification covers practical land-based subjects including animal care, gardening, countryside skills, and outdoor activities. You will also study Functional Skills in English, maths, and ICT, alongside employability and life skills. The course runs for one year.
Who this course is for
Further Education Students
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements, but you should be able to show that you can work at Entry Level 2. You must have a desire to work outdoors in a variety of practical land-based subjects. We will also need full details of special educational needs and any other reports from relevant bodies or establishments to ensure that we are able to put in place the correct level of support for each individual learner.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical animal care skills through hands-on work on the college farm.
You'll learn gardening and plant growing techniques.
You'll practise countryside and outdoor skills including tractor driving.
You'll build employability skills and prepare for the workplace through work experience.
You'll study Functional Skills in English, maths, and ICT.
You'll develop personal and social skills, including life skills and preparing for adulthood.
How you will learn
You will learn through classroom sessions, practical hands-on activities, and in-house and external work experience. Units cover animal care, gardening, practical countryside skills, outdoor activities, tractor driving, Functional Skills, and personal development. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. Tutorial support is provided throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Animal care assistant, supporting the care of farm or domestic animals.
Groundskeeper or gardener, maintaining outdoor spaces and green areas.
Farm worker, assisting with livestock and land management.
Countryside ranger assistant, supporting conservation and outdoor activities.
Outdoor activities assistant, helping to run sport and adventure programmes.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Land-based Studies. A natural next step to build on the practical skills you gain on this working life course.
Level 1 Certificate in Animal Care. Develops your animal care knowledge further and opens routes into more specialist roles.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2. Strengthens your qualifications for employment or further study.
