You will complete a portfolio of practical and written evidence that shows achievement of all relevant learning outcomes.
This one year study programme starts in September 2025.
Four GCSEs at grade 2/3 or above including English and Maths
Or progression from Level 1 Animal Care.
ABC Level 2 Certificate in Practical Animal Care Skills.
FAGR
At Wigfield Farm, this one-year program is perfect if you love animals and want to work with them. You’ll get to take care of chickens, cows, donkeys, goats, guinea pigs, llamas, meerkats, rabbits, rodents, sheep and more.
Course Highlights:
Join us to get hands-on experience and kickstart your career working with animals!
You will complete a portfolio of practical and written evidence that shows achievement of all relevant learning outcomes.
All students on land-based programmes are required to wear standard uniform and also PPE for practical work in the form of steel toe capped boots and overalls.
Wigfield Farm
Haverlands Lane
Barnsley
S70 5NQ
There are several opportunities available, one of which is to carry on studying for a Level 3 Certificate in Practical Animal Care skills. Alternatively, you could progress onto the Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care.
Beyond College, there are many opportunities such as groomer, veterinary assistant, equine or stable work, kennel worker or pet shop assistant.
See what careers are available in the Animal Management sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.