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This Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care is for you if you are looking to start a career within the equine industry.

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.

This course is designed for people who have passed their Stage 1 Horse Care and are wanting to move onto stage 2 of Horse Care and Lunge.

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 2-year course will provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart a rewarding career in the animal sector. Equivalent to 3 A-Levels, it facilitates progression to university for a range of degree programmes.

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.

This 10 week course introduces you to the basics of horse care. It’s a great stepping-stone for people who are keen to work with horses, but don’t have previous experience.

C&G Level 1 Certificate in Land-based Studies

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.