Houghall Campus courses

A woman putting a green bandage on a chocolate Labrador whilst another woman holds the dog.

Veterinary Nursing Level 3 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
Young woman smiling whilst standing next to a brown and white horse on a race track.

Land-based Studies (Horse Care) Level 1 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
Bunch of flowers.

Floristry Level 2 (Part Time) (2026/28)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Farmer driving a tractor through wheat fields.

Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational

C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Introduction to Dogs

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Cows on field.

Land-based Studies (Farming) (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Student holding animal.

Introduction to Animal Care (Land-based Studies) Level 1 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Person attached by rope and harness to top of a tree.

Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Close up of lawn-mower mowing grass

Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers (Pedestrian Controlled) Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Man in high vis safety jacket, hard hat and safety goggles holding an electric saw, cutting up a tree.

Forestry and Arboriculture Level 3 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
Person holding up iguana

Animal Care Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
Closeup of a brown horse against a black background

Foundation Groom (Stage 2) BHSQ Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Student holding guinea pig

Animal Management and Behaviour T Level (2026/28)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
  • Full Time
  • T Level
Person on cherry picker in air.

Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging & Aerial Tree Pruning (formally CS40 & 41) Level 3 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Young woman wearing an apron and pouring flour into a bowl.

Derwent Autism Provision Individualised Programme (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 24 (SEND)
  • Part Time
  • SEND
Close-up of someone using hand held hedge cutters on bush

Competence in the Safe Use of Hand Held Hedge Cutters Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
A student holding a small reptile

Animal Management and Science T Level (2026/28)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
  • Full Time
  • T Level
Person in harness suspended in tree.

Competence in Climbing Trees and Aerial Rescue Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Close up of person using bush cutter on hedge

Safe Use of Brush-cutters and Trimmers Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
A young man in farmers gear standing by a field and a truck.

Agriculture Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
Person sitting on ride-on mower mowing grass

Competence in the Safe Use of Ride-on Mowers Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Picture of EDC student holding a hedgehog.

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
A Green Iguana in its habitat.

Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc) Level 5 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Higher Education
Tree stump with sapling growing out of it.

Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Young woman riding a white and brown horse, that is jumping over an obstacle.

Equine Management Level 3 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
Two men standing with a certificate and agriculture award and smiling.

Agriculture Level 3 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
Young woman smiling whilst holding a clear plastic cage that has a zebra mouse in it.

Land-based Studies (Animal Care) Level 1 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
Two students holding large snake.

Animal Management BSc (Hons)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Higher Education
Person spraying pesticides into bush.

Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
trowel and pitchfork in mud.

Introduction to Gardening (Land-based Studies) Level 1 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Young woman riding a brown horse and jumping over an obstacle.

Equine Care Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
EDC equine student with horse.

Introduction to Horse Care (Land-based Studies) Level 1 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Person using chainsaw to cut tree branch.

Refresher Course in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Student and lecturer outside holding chicken

Animal Management Level 3 (2026/28)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
Arborist inspecting a tree.

Countryside Management Level 3 (2026/2027)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
A young woman assorting a sunflower bouquet.

Floristry Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
Close up of person using chainsaw to cut tree branch.

Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Person using leaf blower blowing leaves.

Safe Use of Handheld Leaf Blowers & Vacuums Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
A young woman using an electric whisker with a bowl.

Foundation Studies (Houghall Campus) (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 24 (SEND)
  • Full Time
  • SEND
Students fitting animal boxes.

Introduction to Native Wildlife Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Arborist inspecting tree.

Countryside Management Level 2 (2026/2027)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
Close up of groomer using clippers on dogs nails

Land-based Studies (Introduction to Dog Grooming) Level 1 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational
Young woman inspecting a puppy's ears on a vet's table.

Veterinary Care Assistants Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • 16 to 18
    Adult Learner
  • Full Time
  • Vocational
pesticide on grass

Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (PA6) Level 2 (2026/27)

  • 2026-2027
  • Adult Learner
  • Part Time
  • Vocational