Have you thought of owning a pet but not sure if you have enough knowledge or skills – then this course will give you all the knowledge you need with practical experience too!
Who is the course aimed at?
The course is aimed at Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who live in a Staffordshire not Stoke-on-Trent postcode. This course aims to develop transferable skills that parents can use to support their families in responsible pet keeping and animal care.
Entry Requirements
No prior knowledge or experience is required but an interest in wanting to learn more about choosing the right pet and wanting to learn how to look after it would be an advantage.
Course Content
Passionate about pets and animals? This “hands on” course based on a working farm, it will explore the different aspects of pet and animal care. You will gain knowledge and skills in finding the right pet for your family. Teach your children how to look after their own pet. Learn the basic concepts of the Five Animal Needs to keep your pet healthy and happy.
Learning Methods
Face to face learning in a classroom or outdoor learning environment, using a variety of user-friendly learning styles and activities.
Learner Support
Learning support is offered throughout the course to meet learners’ needs, whether it be a scribe, a reading pen, an Ipad or a person to build confidence and point learners in the right direction.
Course assessment
Learners will be assessed at the start of the course to find their starting point and working level, throughout the course learners will be assessed formatively with tutor/learner reviews. At the end of the course learners can reflect on their progress and how they have achieved, tutors will assess learners summatively. Learners will be given the opportunity each week to review their learning and identify where they may need extra support to enable their full enjoyment and progress.
Course Materials
This is a hands-on practical course and participants should dress in appropriate clothing for both indoors and outdoors. There will be a study visit to local animal rescue centre.
What can learners do next/progress onto?
Learners can progress onto other community and family learning courses.
Dates and times
04/03/2025 – 08/04/2025, 10am-3pm Tuesdays
Where?
Upper Moreton Farm, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST18 0XD
Are there any fees?
There are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Upper Moreton Rural Activities
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Open to all, potential learners will be invited to a taster session to assess suitability to the programme.
Carol Carney
Telephone 07814 237211
Email: office@uppermoretonfarm.co.uk
www.uppermoretonfarm.co.uk
