Free Level 1 Farm Animal Care Skills Course in Ashford. Classes run at Craftworks College - Stourside Farm, full-time during the day. This farm animal care skills course runs for 11 months. You'll develop practical skills in caring for farm animals, working hands-on at a farm setting. The level 1 farm animal care skills classes cover the knowledge and techniques needed to look after animals safely and responsibly. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Young people who want to learn how to take care of farm animals.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to handle farm animals safely and calmly.
You'll understand the basic health and welfare needs of common farm animals.
You'll practise daily care routines including feeding and watering.
You'll identify signs that an animal may be unwell or in distress.
You'll learn how to maintain a clean and safe animal environment.
You'll develop awareness of health and safety when working with animals.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions at Stourside Farm. Classes are classroom based and run full-time during the day. Assessment is based on your practical skills and knowledge, observed and recorded as you work with the animals. Your tutor will guide you through each task and check your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Craftworks College - Stourside Farm will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Farm animal care assistant, supporting daily animal welfare on a farm.
Animal care worker, looking after livestock in agricultural settings.
Farm hand, assisting with general animal husbandry tasks.
Stable hand, caring for horses and other farm animals.
Animal sanctuary worker, supporting rescued or rehomed farm animals.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Animal Care: builds on your Level 1 skills and opens more animal care roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care: a practical qualification for those working directly with animals.
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides: useful if you move into broader farm work.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management: for those aiming toward supervisory or specialist animal care roles.
