Plumpton College. Career focused Courses. Prospectus for year olds

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1 Plumpton College A wide range of courses A Specialist Land-based College of Further and Higher Education Career focused Courses for year olds Land based courses in Agriculture Countryside Fisheries Floristry Forestry Game Management Horse Management Horticulture Machinery Metalwork Motor Vehicle Small Animal Management Outdoor Adventurous Activities Woodland Studies Prospectus Plumpton College

2 Welcome to Plumpton College Open Days, Shows and Events Welcome PlumptonCollege, a specialist Land Based College, managesover900hectaresoflandin Sussex and offers its studentsaccesstoawide range of excellentlandbasedresources. Within this Prospectusyouwill find a variety of Vocational Courses for year olds. These are nationally recognised qualifications at either Entry, Level 1 or Level 2. OPEN DAY: The College has a major open day which is always held on the second Saturday in May. This is an opportunity to come and have a look around the College and discover the wide variety of courses and facilities that the College has. INFORMATION AND ADVICE MORNINGS: Careers and courses advice mornings are held in early November, February and March. These are opportunities to visit the College and have a discussion about any course that the College offers. PLUMPTON COLLEGE EQUINE SHOW: Various equine events including Showing Shows are held by students throughout the year. For more information please visit the Plumpton College website: Programme Agriculture, Countryside & Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Game Management, Horticulture, Explorer (Ivyland), Tracker (Ivyland) Land based Machinery Motor Vehicle Metalwork Equipment/Clothing Required Overalls, steel toe-capped boots/ wellingtons and wet weather clothing (approximate cost 75) Overalls, steel toe-capped boots (approximate cost 50.00) At last inspection Ofsted graded provision at Plumpton College as Outstanding Small Animal Care Horse Care Foundation Pathways 10 week blocks Blue lab coat, ankle boots, overalls, wellingtons (approximate cost 70) Riding hat, long boots or jod boots with half chaps, navy jodphurs, navy/green polo shirt, navy/green sweatshirt, gloves, short whip (approximate cost 150) Steel toe-capped boots and overalls provided What is expected of you? Motivation in your chosen area Commitment to your chosen course, a mature attitude and full attendance What do I do next? Applications must be made through your school, not direct to Plumpton College Talk to your teacher and complete an application form Check the form is signed by your parents/carers and the school Your school will forward the completed form to Plumpton College 2

3 Progression Opportunities (With Plumpton College career focused qualifications) 16+ College Level 2 Vocational Courses (GCSE A*-C Equivalent) at College (Full Time) Work Based Learning Apprenticeship (College Day Release) Level 2 Level 3 Award Vocational Courses (A Level Equivalents) at College (Full Time) You can progress to Age Level 1 Vocational College Course + English & Maths GCSE s at school When you achieve Level 2 Vocational College Course + English & Maths GCSE s at school You can study Vocational Courses at Plumpton College alongside GCSE s at School, Academy or 6th Form College Land-based careers support for schools & individuals The College has been reaccredited with the nationally recognised quality careers award called MATRIX. Staff are willing to give unbiased careers advice relating to any of the land-based industries to individuals or schools if requested. Who is an Apprentice? It is someone who works for a skilled or qualified person in order to learn a trade or profession. The Apprenticeship programme enables you to earn while you learn. Apprenticeships are available to students 16 years old and over. Joining the Land-Based Community You can enrol on a Plumpton College course at any stage from 14 years old onwards. Whilst each stage has its own entry requirements, once on the course you join a group of students whose interests are all the same. This community experience is important in helping you develop your career prospects and eventually gaining employment. 3

4 Day Release Courses at Plumpton Campus (One day per week over two years) Agriculture Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Extended Certificate Feeding & care of farm animals Work with a range of farm livestock Maintain livestock accommodation Learn to drive a tractor Develop health & safety skills assignments and portfolio Horticulture Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Extended Certificate Propagate and establish plants Maintain horticultural equipment Pest & disease control Plant identification Plant science Assessment: Continuous assessment through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and portfolio Outdoor Adventurous Activities in Sport Horse Management Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Extended Certificate/Diploma in Horse Care General care of horses Feeding and stable routines Grooming and tacking up Lungeing Horse health Option to ride and train for BHS Stage 1 through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and portfolio Take part in adventurous activities Mountain biking Kayaking and canoeing Rock climbing assignments and portfolio. Small Animal Management Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Extended Certificate in Animal Care Floristry Care for a range of small animals Study behaviour Level 1 Certificate in Floristry Housing of animals Produce basic floristry designs Safe handling and movement of animals Learn about colour, flowers & plants Create planted displays Assist with floristry displays Assessment: Continuous assessment of practical tasks, questioning and portfolio. through practical tasks, questioning, assignments,portfolio and online tests 4 All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment

5 Creative Metal Crafts Level 1 Extended Certificate Metal work craft skills Designing Work with a variety of metals through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and portfolio Machinery Maintenance (Land Based Technology) Servicing & maintenance of machinery Workshoppractice Use of tools Working with sheet metal through practicaltasks, questioning, assignmentsandportfolio Game Management Estate skills Game management Ecology of trees, woods & forests Deer management assignments and portfolio Day Release Courses at Plumpton Campus (One day per week over two years) Fish Husbandry Practical fishing activity Fish health and biology Estate skills Motor Vehicle Maintenance I.M.I. Level 1 Certificate Vehicle maintenance Use of tools Steering & suspension Wheels, tyres & brakes Vehicle fitting work Assessment: Continuous assessment through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and portfolio plus online tests Countryside and Environment Understanding the ecology of trees, woods and forests Conservation and improvement of british habitats Estate Skills through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and portfolio Forestry Estate maintenance skills Ecology of trees, woods and forests Practical forestry skills Tree felling Coppice work through practical tasks, questioning and answer, short tests and assignments, diary/portfolio Freshwater sport fishery management Introduction to game and course angling assignments and portfolio All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment 5

6 Foundation Pathways at Plumpton Campus (Ten week block courses) How it works Short 10 week block courses at Plumpton College Each day runs from 9.15am to 12.45pm Each 10 week block repeats with starts in September, January and April Students can complete either one, two or three blocks in one year Creative Metal Crafts 10 week block, 8 credits Develop ideas for designing and producing forged items Set up and manage a forge fire Work with steel and copper Motor Vehicle 10 week block, 6 credits Engineering and workshop health and safety Working together Safe handling Personal hygiene Basic vehicle service, wheel, brake and tyre inspection, routine interim service Valeting and car care All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment Animal Care 10 week block, 6 credits Develop practical skills * Assist with movementandhandling of small animals Health & Safety and welfare of animals Work with a range of animals to include small mammals, farm livestock, birds and fish Monitor animals behaviour during feeding and handling Hammer techniques Metal forming skills; tapering, twisting, texturing and dishing Outdoor Adventurous Activities 10 week block, 8 credits Expedition planning Team building activities Circuit training and life skills Preparation of equipment Life skills associated with working in the sports industry Hands on outdoor activities Horse Care 10 week block, 6 credits Manage horses in and around stables Assist with feeding and watering of horses Stable cleaning Learn safe working practices around horses Horticulture 10 week block, 8 credits Propagation of plants from seed Plant and establish plants Practice pruning, weeding and training in established borders Achievement and Progression Assessment will be in the form of a portfolio including witness statements and photographs of practical skills Students who complete will be awarded units from the BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Vocational Studies These courses are for learners who are in Years 10 and 11 at schools who would prefer an introduction to College career focused courses Learners can progress onto either the College s Rural Pathways or Level 1 courses 6

7 Day Release Courses at Ivyland Farm (Netherfield) (One or two days per week over one or two years) Plumpton Tracker Course Farm & Countryside, Level 1 Certificate in Land Based Studies, Year 11 only Assist with preparing and maintaining livestock outdoors Care of farm animals Assist with the movement of animals Farm animal health assignments and portfolio. Small Animal Care Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Extended Certificate Groom a small animal Working as part of a group Assist with the care of animals Assist with the movement of animals through practical tasks, questioning, assignments, portfolio and online tests. All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment Plumpton Explorer Course Farm & Countryside, Level 1 Certificate/Diploma in Vocational Studies, Year 10 only Assist with planting and establishing plants Maintaining plants Assist with preparing and maintaining livestock accommodation Farm animal health Check small animals are healthy through practicaltasks, questioning, assignmentsandportfolio. Horticulture Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Extended Certificate Propagate and establish plants Maintain horticulural equipment Pest and disease control Plant identification Plant science through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and portfolio. Design your own course Plumpton College provides specially designed land-based courses for schools at any of its centres (Plumpton, Ivyland Farm, Stanmer Park and Flimwell) Length of course, qualification, shared delivery and delivery centre are all features which can be considered Plumpton College is willing to bring its skills and resources to your school and can provide activities to support your school s educational programme If you are a student or school teacher and have an idea we would like to hear from you 7

8 Day Release Courses at Ivyland Farm (Netherfield) (One day per week over two years) Agriculture Level 1 Diploma Core Units Maintain the safety of self and others in the workplace Assist with the transport of physical supplies within the work area Mixed School Release Level 1 College Certificate Work with a range of animals Working in a team Building confidence Learn new skills Assessment: Build a portfolio of activity. This is a roll-on roll-off programme All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment Assist with the maintenance of equipment Main Units Assist with the movement of livestock Assist with the maintaining of accommodation Tractor operations Feed and care of livestock through practical tasks, questioning, assignments, and written work, which are recorded in a student portfolio. Day Release Courses at Flimwell (One day per week over two years) Woodland Studies Level 1 Certificate in Woodlands, Tractors & Carpentry Tree planting Staking & maintaining trees and plants Tractor operation Using wood: carpentry project through practical tasks, questioning and answer, short tests and assignments and diary/portfolio Countryside and Environment Understanding the ecology of trees, woods and forests Conservation and improvement of british habitats Estate skills assignments and portfolio. Design your own course Plumpton College provides specially designed land-based courses for schools at any of its centres (Plumpton, Ivyland Farm, Stanmer Park and Flimwell) and Crabbet Park Equitation Centre Length of course, qualification, shared delivery and delivery centre are all features which can be considered Plumpton College is willing to bring its skills and resources to your school and can provide activities to support your school s educational programme If you are a student or school teacher and have an idea we would like to hear from you 8

9 Foundation Pathways at Ivyland Farm (Netherfield) and Flimwell (Ten week block courses) How it works Short 10 week block courses Each day runs from 10.00am to 2.30pm Each 10 week block repeats with starts in September, January and April Students can complete either one, two or three blocks in one year Animal Care - Ivyland Farm 10 week block, 7 credits Develop practical skills Assist with movement and handling of small animals Health & Safety and welfare of animals Monitor animals behaviour during feeding and handling work with a range of animals to include small Tree Care & Forestry - Flimwell 10 week block, 8 credits Practical forestry and woodland skills Care of trees and correct pruning techniques Maintenance of equipment used for felled timber extraction and processing Practical hands-on sessions This 10 week block can be run in conjunction with the blocks at Ivyland Farm. All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment Farm Livestock - Ivyland Farm 10 week block, 8 credits Introduction to different types of livestock Health and welfare of pigs, sheep and cows Horticulture - Ivyland Farm 10 week block, 8 credits Develop practical skills to maintain and care for plants Sowing seeds Health & Safety on a farm Practical hands-on sessions Handling and restraining, farm livestock and recording information Learn skills to care for farm livestock Watering and labelling newly sown seeds Plant and establish plants Pruning, weeding and training plants Health & Safety Achievement and Progression Assessment will be in the form of a portfolio including witness statements and photographs of practical skills Students who complete will be awarded units from the BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Vocational Studies These courses are for learners who are in Years 10 and 11 at schools who would benefit from an introduction to College vocational courses Learners can progress onto either the College s Rural Pathways or Level 1 courses 9

10 Day Release Courses at Crabbet Park (Worth, Crawley) (One day per week over two years) Crabbet Park Equitation Centre runs in conjunction with Plumpton College. This centre offers equine training and qualifications for both full and part time students. As well as courses for those at school (see above) the centre also provides day release vocational courses for 6th Form students, Workbased Diplomas, BHS exams, Qualifications to Level 3 and Employer Courses. All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment Horse Care Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Extended Certificate in Horse Care General care of horses Feeding and stable routines Grooming and tacking up Lungeing Horse health Option to ride and train for BHS Stage 1 assignments and portfolio Outdoor Adventurous Activities at Your School Offers at school Plumpton College can offer the following Outdoor Sports related development activities at your school: Team building Prefect training Staff development Short courses Short courses for 16+ students and/or staff: Mountain biking Navigation using GPS units Raft building Canoeing Kayaking First aid (all age groups) You choose course content We can offer: One day courses Repeat one day or block courses Team building and fun exercises for year group inductions and educational activities Swamp crossing Magic stick All aboard! Shrinking island You choose where course takes place Activities can be taught on the school site or students can be collected and travel to a venue from the school site using our minibuses. We bring the adventurous activities and outdoor sports skills staff to your school. Activities designed to meet school and individual needs. Design your own course Plumpton College provides specially designed land-based courses for schools at any of its centres (Plumpton, Ivyland Farm, Stanmer Park and Flimwell) and Crabbet Park Equitation Centre Length of course, qualification, shared delivery and delivery centre are all features which can be considered Plumpton College is willing to bring its skills and resources to your school and can provide activities to support your school s educational programme If you are a student or school teacher and have an idea we would like to hear from you 10

11 Day Release career focused courses for Sixth Form Students (One day per week over one year) Countryside and Environment BTEC Explore careers and gain practical skills, whilst studying at 6th Form College or Academy. Plant and animal husbandry Conservation and habitat improvement Ecological surveys and techniques Introduction to Game Management Entry requirement: 2 GCSEs A* D through practical tasks and assignments Forestry Explore careers and gain practical skills, whilst studying at 6th Form College or Academy. Estate maintenance skills Ecology of trees, woods and forests Practical forestry skills Tree felling Coppice work Entry requirement: 2 GCSEs A* D through practicaltasks, question and answer, short tests and assignments, diary/portfolio Horticulture City & Guilds Level 2 Extended Certificate Explore careers and gain practical skills, whilst studying at 6th Form College or Academy. Plant and soil science Constructing landscape surfaces Establishing and maintaining plants Plant selection and identification Entry requirement: 2 GCSEs A* D through practical tasks and assignments. Horse Management BTEC Explore careers and gain equine skills, including (where able) riding, whilst studying at 6th Form College or Academy. Stable duties and maintaining tack Handling horses Grooming and tacking up Riding horses on the Flat Entry requirement: 2 GCSEs A* D through practicaltasksandassignments All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment Vehicle Technology BTEC Explore careers and gain vehicle technology skills, whilst studying at 6th Form College or Academy. Engine principles and operation Component removal and refitting Electrical systems and components Maintenance techniques and diagnostic skills Entry requirements: 2 GCSEs A* D through practical tasks and assignments. 11

12 n Crabbet Park Plumpton College Transport Route Map Rye BUSES: Plumpton College bus/ coach service runs in the morning and afternoon covering the coloured zones on the map. A fully detailed timetable with zone charges is available on request. 2 1 Plumpton College Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex BN7 3AE Tel: Flimwell (Centre for Sustainable Food, Farming and Forestry) The Woodland Enterprise Centre, Flimwell, East Sussex TN5 7PR Tel: or Ivyland Farm Netherfield Centre, Netherfield Road, Netherfield, Battle, East Sussex TN33 9QB Tel: Greenoak Farm Brightling, Nr Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN33 5HB 5 Stanmer Park Stanmer Park, Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9QA Tel: Recycled Paper 6 Crabbet Park Equitation Centre Centre Walk Ltd, Turners Hill Road, Worth, Crawley West Sussex RH10 4ST Tel: