“Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man.” — George Washington
Looking after the land and the animals that live on it, is crucial to our food supply, the ecosystem and the economy. There’s a whole raft of options from farming and maintaining equipment, to conservation work and animal care. It often involves working outdoors and can require a lot of physical strength. Being able to combine science and technology with efficient business practices allows for the development of a broad skill set, which is often transferable across a number of working areas. A career in this industry therefore, can offer something far beyond the obvious.
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Animal Care
Animal Care and Land-based
Animal Management
Animal Management with English and Maths
Entry Level Steps to Land-based and Animal Care
Extended Diploma in Countryside Management
Practical Horticulture
“One of the best things about college is that you get to meet like-minded people - everyone studying on your course is interested in the same sort of stuff and often have similar motivations.”
Emily Puk Level 3 Countryside Management Former student at Wingfield Academy![]()
“I enjoy being in a working environment in the college restaurant and serving customers”
Anonymous Level 2 Food and Beverage Services Former student at Winterhill School
“My favourite part of college is the hands-on, practical learning and the staff make it a great environment to be in.”
Sharoz Hussain Entry Level 1 Joinery, former student at Oakwood High School![]()