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Learn to look after a wide range of animals at our amazing animal care centre in our Houghall Campus's dedicated Animal Care Unit!

Combine academic study with work-based learning in this two-year Animal Management Foundation Degree. Study at a local partner college, undertake work-based learning opportunities in both years and have the option to ‘top-up’ to a full bachelors degree with a third year of study at East Durham College. This course is subject to final requirements.

Combine academic study with research-based learning in this one-year Animal Management Bachelor of Science Degree. This course is a top-up from the FdSc Animal Management Degree, but is also open to external applications with relevant qualifications.

This 10 week course will cover the health and safety relevant to working with domestic animals. You will gain knowledge and practical skills in handling & husbandry of a range of small mammals and exotic species.

The aim of this 10-week course is to provide a safe introduction to the Horticulture sector. Giving you vital industry insight to help you make informed career decisions and allow you to progress to further qualifications and employment opportunities. We hope it will inspire you to grow and to continue learning.

This part-time course covers the fundamental knowledge and skills you will need to understand and identify normal and abnormal behaviour in a range of animals. You will examine how husbandry and feeding practices influence behaviour and the welfare of a range of animal species.

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to competently spray pesticides. Learn how to prepare and use a hand held pesticide applicator.

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to competently spray pesticides. On completion of the course you will have the NPTC Award.

This course covers the use of handheld leaf blowers and vacuums, including pre-use checks, maintenance, identification of controls and operating the machine to blow or collect vast amounts of leaves to its capacity.

This NPTC course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a Brushcutter/Strimmer in a safe and competent manner.