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ANIMAL, EQUINE AND VETERINARY NURSING

The Animal Care and Veterinary Sector Facts and figures

VETERINARY ACTIVITIES PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE PROMOTION OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE.3

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IN THE VETERINARY NURSING PROFESSION 44% OF THE INDUSTRY WORKFORCE IS SELF-EMPLOYED – THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IS 13%.1

1 Source: www.lantra.co.uk THE ANIMAL CARE INDUSTRY IS WORTH £1 BILLION TO THE UK ECONOMY WITH 13,000 BUSINESSES, 78,000 EMPLOYEES AND LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS.2


TYPES OF CAREERS IN THE ANIMAL CARE AND VETERINARY INDUSTRY INCLUDE zOOLOGISTS, BOARDING KENNELS, CATTERIES, PET BREEDERS, TRAINING, GROOMING, VETERINARY NURSING, ANIMAL WELFARE CHARITIES, zOOS, WILDLIFE PARKS, PUBLIC SERVICES AND PERFORMING ANIMALS IN FILM AND TELEVISION.

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You will have the opportunity to get involved in practical work experience when supporting the running of Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens and Equestrian Centre.

Work experience and volunteeringYou’ll have the chance to get involved in various projects:• Animal Care students will gain work

experience within Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens where you will become a trainee zoo keeper, taking part in all aspects of a zoo keeper role.

• Student's also have the opportunity to access our Zoo Cadet Keeper programme during their studies.

• Animal Care students have the opportunity to take additional qualifications, such as, dog walking, pet sitting, animal health and husbandry and safe use of veterinary medicines

• Access to online recourses including ZIMS and Vet logic systems.

• Equine students will gain work experience in our fully functioning livery.

• Equine students also have the chance to get involved in our British Eventing horse horse trials held at the campus in June each year as well as BHS dressage, show jumping, competitions and demonstrations.

Trips and visits You may have the opportunity go on a variety of different trips – recent destinations have included Holland, South Africa and Costa Rica.

Business and enterprise projects• Students developed employability and

business enterprise skills by organising live events, conferences and demonstrations.

• Students have hosted visiting speakers, raising money for animal and horse related charities. Students work closely with Squirrel Conservation, National Parks and Wildlife Trust.

• Students take part in the Kirkley Hall countryside fair with various demonstrations and assisting in elements of event organisation.

Guest lecturesTutors are active in engaging outside speakers and industry representatives. Recent speakers have included local police dog handlers, RSPCA, RSPB, medical research representatives, marine conservation representatives, Olympic riders and many more highlighting the wide variety of jobs available in the industry.

Employers ForumEmployers are a key driver on our courses – we regularly meet with businesses through our Employers Forum to develop employer led curriculum and training.

State-of-the-art facilitiesWithin this guide you’ll find details of the amazing facilities at our Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens with over 200 species, Kirkley Hall Equestrian Centre that is undergoing a £1m upgrade, plus veterinary and dog grooming centres – so you’ll get real hands-on experience with industry standard equipment so you are prepared for your future career.

BRAND-NEW EQUINE FACILITIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2017 INCLUDING A FULL SIzE INDOOR RIDING ARENA, 30 HORSE STABLE YARD TO INCLUDE DIY LIVERY

If your dream is to work with animals, choose to study an animal care, veterinary nursing or equine course at our Kirkley Hall Campus and you’ll get to learn in a fantastic environment, one that can’t be rivalled in the North East. Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens houses over 200 domestic, exotic, zoological and aquatic species including lemurs, marmosets, tamarins, Goeldi's monkeys, coatis, capybara, many reptiles and avian species, wallabies, rheas, skunks and maras.

Animal Care AcademyYou will work and learn in amazing real working environments at our Kirkley Hall Campus including our Zoological Gardens with aquatics centre and our veterinary practice where you will gain hands-on experience.

The college, one of only three colleges in the UK to achieve full membership of BIAZA, recently received two Blue Cross Animals in Education awards. The Kirkley Hall Zoo was awarded the Blue Cross Best Mammal award for their primates and the Best Bird Welfare award for their Wetland Aviary.

Find out more about Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens at www.kirkleyhallzoo.co.uk

Being both zoo-licensed and open to the public ensures everything we do is built and run to industry standards providing the best possible learning environment.

You will also have the opportunity to go on trips to see other animal collections in the UK and further afield, for the last three years some of our students have been on a once in a lifetime expedition to Africa.

Our fully equipped veterinary centre has everything you would expect to find in a veterinary surgery including consultation room, operating theatre, X-ray room, scrub sinks and canine and animal housing.We are an approved centre for both the pre-veterinary nursing and the full veterinary nursing qualification and work with many veterinary practices throughout the North East Region.

We have a live veterinary practice, run by Robson and Prescott on-site at our Kirkley Hall Campus that gives our students valuable experience of a real working practice whilst studying.


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SUCCESSFUL LEVEL 3 ANIMAL MANAGEMENT STUDENTS CAN PROGRESS TO A NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY VALIDATED FOUNDATION DEGREE HERE AT THE KIRKLEY HALL CAMPUS

Level 1 Diploma in Land-Based Studies - Animal Care

Duration One yearCourse code LBI0041F Location Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?You will study a range of units including:• Health and wellbeing of animals• Work experience• Safe and effective working practices• Developing personal performance• Feeding and watering animals• Movement, handling and accommodation of animals• Handling and restraint of animals

Entry requirementsYou should have two GCSEs at grade F or above or a relevant Entry Level qualification.

Next stepsAfter successful completion of the course you could progress onto a Level 2 qualification here at Kirkley Hall campus or into employment in your chosen career path.

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care

Duration One yearCourse code LBI0125FLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?You will experience animal care, working with household pets, exotics, and large animals. You will spend one day work experience and three days at college per week.

Pathways available:Pathway 1: Animal Health and WelfarePathway 2: Zoo AnimalPathway 3: Animal Nursing

You will study a range of units including: • Animal health and welfare • Animal behaviour and handling • Work experience • Care of exotic and zoo animals• Animal breeds and grooming • British wildlife species • Animal biology

Entry requirementsYou should have four GCSEs at grade D or above, including English, Maths or a science or equivalent, or a relevant Level 1 qualification. Mature students will be considered on their experience.

CURRENTLY 1,539 ANIMAL CARE SERVICES OCCUPATIONS ARE EMPLOYED IN THE REGION


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Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Animal Management

Duration One or two yearsCourse code LBI0100F / LBI0245F / LBI0295FLocation Kirkley Hall

What will I study on this course?These courses are excellent preparation for those wishing to work in zoos, kennels, catteries, animal rehabilitation centres and animal charities or progress to a higher education course. It will develop your technical knowledge and practical skills through lectures, practical demonstrations, visits and work experience.

You will be given the opportunity to select specialist pathways:• Year 1 - Pathway 1: Animal Husbandry,

Breeding and Behaviour; Pathway 2: Animal Nursing, Health and Welfare

• Year 2 - Pathway 1: Zoo and Wildlife; Pathway 2: Animal Management

You will study a range of units including:• Animal health and husbandry• Animal feeding and nutrition• Animal behaviour and communication• Animal welfare and breeding• Biological systems of animals• Exotic health and husbandry• Animal training• Wildlife ecology• Wildlife rehabilitation• Zoological collections• Aquatics welfare and breed development

• Farm Livestock Husbandry and Welfare• Animal Nursing• Work Experience

Entry requirementsYou should have at least four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, Maths or a science. Alternatively a relevant Level 2 qualification, ideally at a Merit. Mature students will be considered on their experience and skill, regardless of qualifications.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing the programme you could progress to a higher education course such as our Foundation Degree in Applied Animal Management, validated by Newcastle University, at the Kirkley Hall Campus.

Alternatively you could apply to work in a position of responsibility in zoos, kennels, catteries, animal rehabilitation centres or with animal charities.

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“I GAINED SO MUCH CONFIDENCE AT COLLEGE AND I GOT THE CHANCE TO GO TO SOUTH AFRICA TWICE TO CARRY OUT CONSERVATION WORK. ”AdAm NormAN begAN studyiNg At tHe KirKLey HALL CAmPus witH LeveL 1 ANimAL CAre ANd HortiCuLture, before ProgressiNg to HNd iN ANimAL mANAgemeNt At tHe CoLLege.He is Now studyiNg towArds AN HoNours degree iN yorK.

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Daniel Hakin, of Cramlington, completed his Apprenticeship in Dog Grooming in the same year that he bathed and groomed St Bernard Henry for the prestigious and world famous Cruft’s competition. Henry came fourth in class. Now working as a self-employed dog groomer, Daniel is continuing his studies at Level 3. He works from Cramlington's Little Buddies Dog Grooming, Spa and Retreat.

Level 2 Dog Grooming

Duration 20 weeks (1 day per week)Course code FCR0301PLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?This course is ideal for those looking to develop skills to work as a dog groomer.

You will study a range of units including:• Preparing and grooming dogs prior to bathing• Bathe and clean dogs and dry dogs and

prepare their coat for styling• Clean and maintain equipment• Control and restrain animals• Basic trim of a dog• Carry out reception duties

Entry requirementsYou should have good English and maths skills and a genuine interest in the care, grooming and welfare of dogs.

Next stepsAfter completing this course we would strongly recommend finding a voluntary or paid placement in a grooming parlour to enhance your knowledge and skills or progress to our Level 3 Course in Dog Grooming.

Level 3 Dog Grooming

Duration One year (1 day per week)Course code FCR0302PLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?This course is ideal for those looking to further develop skills to work as a dog groomer or set up a dog grooming business.

You will study a range of units including:• Styling dogs and assessing and planning

dog grooming work• Promote and maintain the health and

well-being of animals• Health checking a dog• Handle payments from clients

Entry requirementsYou should have completed the Level 2 Dog Grooming course and have relevant grooming experience.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing the course you could progress into work or consider setting up your own dog grooming business.

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Please note: The Dog Grooming courses are full cost courses and therefore no fee waivers are available. Please visit www.northumberland.ac.uk for up-to-date information on course fees.

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Animal Care

Duration 18 months to 2 yearsCourse code LBI0135PLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?You will study a range of units including:• Promote and maintain the health and well-being of animals• Deliver basic treatments to animals• Select and prepare accommodation for animals• Maintain animal accommodation• Control and restrain animals• Moving animals between locations• Risk assessments and health and safety • Maintain and develop personal

performance• Establish and maintain effective working

relationships with others

Entry requirementsYou should have two GCSEs at grade D or above, ideally including English and maths, or a relevant Level 1 qualification and be employed in the animal care industry. Mature students will be considered on their experience and skill, regardless of their qualifications.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing the course you could progress onto our Level 3 AdvancedApprenticeship in Animal Care or into employment as a zoo/animal keeper, dog groomer, animal/dog trainer, dog warden or animal management technician.

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Animal Care

Duration 18 months to 2 yearsCourse code LBI0136PLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?You will study a range of units including:• Implement, monitor and evaluate plans for

the health and welfare of animals• Promote, monitor and maintain health,

safety and security of the workplace• Plan the handling and restraint of animals• Plan, supervise and control the

movement of animals• Plan the accommodation of animals• Monitor and evaluate the accommodation

of animals• Recognise and interpret the behaviour of animals• Work with others to improve customer service• Improve the customer relationship

Entry requirementsYou should have four GCSEs at grade C or above, ideally including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification and be employed in the animal care industry. Mature students will be considered on their experience and skill, regardless of their qualifications.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing this course you may progress to a higher education course such as our Foundation Degree in Applied Animal Management, validated by Newcastle University, at the Kirkley Hall Campus or to a supervisory role in the industry.

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GET EXCELLENT HANDS-ON TRAINING IN OUR AWARD WINNING zOO WITH OVER 200 SPECIES OF ANIMALS

Veterinary Nursing To study one of our Veterinary Nursing courses you will need to secure a placement in a veterinary practice before you enrol on your course. The majority of your time will be spent working in a veterinary practice with day or block release on a regular basis to Kirkley Hall. We offer flexible training pathways to fit in with the demands of a veterinary practice.

Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants

Duration One yearCourse code LBI0239PLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?This course is for those who want to work in a veterinary field but who may not have the necessary qualifications to gain access to a veterinary nursing course.

You will be required to obtain a 4 day per week placement for the year. This can be paid/unpaid in a veterinary practice that handles small animals.

You will study a range of units including:• Introduction to common animal species• Animal handling, restraint and movement• Animal health, hygiene and disease control• Introduction to animal emergencies and

first aid• Basic veterinary terminology• Veterinary anaesthesia and surgical equipment• Administration of veterinary medicine• Basic dispensing and pharmacy• Introduction to animal euthanasia and bereavement.

Entry requirementsYou should have two GCSEs at grade D or above, ideally including English or maths and science or a relevant Level 1 qualification. You must have a work experience placement within a veterinary practice and a genuine interest in the care and welfare of animals.

Next stepsYou will be able to gain work in a veterinary practice or progress on to our Level 3 RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Nursing course.

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VETERINARY NURSES EARN £14,645 PER YEAR, WHILE HIGHLY EXPERIENCED WORKERS CAN EARN AS MUCH AS £20,924

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Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

Duration Two yearsCourse code LBI0148FLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?This course is ideal for those interested in training for a career in veterinary nursing at a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Approved Training Practice or Affiliated Training Practice with a view to become a registered veterinary nurse with the RCVS. You will need to secure a 2-3 year paid placement or be employed by a veterinary practice.

You will study a range of units including:• Understanding the operational

requirements of a veterinary practice• Professional relationships and

communication for a veterinary nursing practice• Comparative functional anatomy for

veterinary nursing practice• Applied animal welfare, health and

husbandry for veterinary nurses• Infection control in veterinary practice• Understanding the essentials of veterinary

nursing care for hospitalised animals• Supporting the supply of

veterinary medicines• Veterinary nursing support of diagnostic

imaging and laboratory diagnostics• Supporting veterinary operating theatre practice• Principles of supporting

veterinary anaesthesia

Entry requirementsYou should have five GCSEs at grade C or above, ideally including English, maths and science, plus two additional GCSEs or the Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants at Merit. You must have a work experience placement within a veterinary practice and a genuine interest in the care and welfare of animals.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing the course you could progress to university to study a BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing, study RCVS Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing or find employment as a registered veterinary nurse.

THIS CAREER HAS GROWN BY 96% OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS, AND IS EXPECTED TO GROW BY 16% OVER THE NEXT 4 YEARS




Equine Academy If you wish to follow a professional career in the horse industry, the quality of facilities and high calibre of staff at our Kirkley Hall Campus will give you an excellent start.

Equine AcademyThe fantastic facilities at our equestrian centre include a 25 horse stable yard, eight horse DIY livery yard for student horses, two 60m x 30m outdoor all weather arenas and a 50m x 25m indoor riding arena. Other facilities include a horse walker, weighbridge, solarium, gait analysis facilities and indoor demonstrating barns and a cross country course.

Our equestrian centre runs a British Eventing affiliated one day event each year, which attracts hundreds of entries. In addition monthly affiliated dressage competitions as well as regular unaffiliated competitions will all give you experience in organising, planning and competing in prestigious equine events.

Find out more about our equestrian centre at www.kirkleyhallequestrian.co.uk

Our Equine Academy and Grass Roots Academy offer students of all levels the opportunity for extra training towards competitions and British Horse Society exams for those who wish to be further challenged and have suitable prior experience.

We also offer non-riding routes through all of our equine courses for those with horse experience but with little or no riding experience.

OUR BRAND NEW £1.2M EQUESTRIAN CENTRE WITH INDOOR RIDING ARENA AND STABLING WILL OPEN SEPTEMBER 2017


SUCCESSFUL LEVEL 3 STUDENTS CAN PROGRESS TO THE FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCE AND COACHING AT THE KIRKLEY HALL CAMPUS


The Equine Industry Facts and figures

720,000 PEOPLE OWN HORSES IN THE UK.3


THE EQUINE INDUSTRY INCLUDES ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING TO DO WITH HORSES, PONIES AND DONKEYS. OVER £4 BILLION IS SPENT

ON EQUESTRIANISM EVERY YEAR.1


THERE ARE MORE THAN 19,000 HORSE BUSINESSES, 41,200 EMPLOYEES AND LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS.2


EQUESTRIANISM IS ONE OF GREAT BRITAIN’S TOP FIVE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC SPORTS.4


EQUINE CAREERS INCLUDE JOBS IN RIDING SCHOOLS, LIVERY YARDS, COMPETITION YARDS, TREKKING CENTRES, BREEDERS, TRAINERS, WELFARE CHARITIES AND FREELANCE SERVICES.



“THE COURSE AT KIRKLEY HALL WAS HANDS-ON SO IT REALLY DID HELP IN MY UNDERSTANDING OF ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND WELFARE. ”toNi HoCKridge feLL iN Love witH KirKLey HALL wHeN sHe first visited, so sHe deCided to study tHere!

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Level 1 Diploma in Land-Based Horse Care

Duration One yearCourse code LBI0240FLocation Kirkley Hall What will I study on this course?The course is ideal for school leavers who want to develop practical equine skills at a flexible pace. You would normally spend three days in college with the remainder of your time available for work experience.

You will study units including:• Health and wellbeing of animals• Movement, handling and accommodation

of animals• Feeding and watering animals• Exercise and aftercare of horses

Entry requirementsYou should have studied a GCSE or an Entry Level course to ensure that you have the best chance of successfully completing the programme. However, students without the above qualifications should still apply as suitability will be assessed at interview.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing the programme you will be able to progress to our Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care or a related subject or into employment.


Level 2 Technical Certificatein Horse Care

Duration One yearCourse code LBI0128FLocation Kirkley Hall

What will I study on this course?This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge that are needed to work in the horse industry. You will take part in routine duties on the stable yard at the college, to give you a taste of what it is like working with horses on a full-time basis. You will be encouraged to develop your riding skills, learn how to exercise and school horses on the flat, over fences and on the road.

You will be given the opportunity to select specialist Pathways:Pathway 1: Assistant Groom / RidingPathway 2: Assistant Competition Groom / Non - Riding

You will study a range of units including:• Maintain Animal Health and Welfare• Horse Tack and Clothing• Routine Stable Duties• Feeding and Watering Horses• Horse Handling• Animal Biology• Work Experience• Riding Horses on the Flat• Lungeing Horses

Entry requirementsYou should have at least four GCSEs at grade D or above, including English, Maths and a science. Alternatively a relevant Level 1 qualification with appropriate practical experience. Mature students will be considered on their experience and skills, regardless of qualifications.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing the programme you will be able to progress to our Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Horse Management, an Advanced Apprenticeship or employment in the equine industry.


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Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Horse Management

Duration One or two yearsCourse code LBI0103F / LBI0241F / LBI0294FLocation Kirkley Hall

What will I study on this course?This course is for those who want to work in a position of responsibility in the equine industry. The course will develop your technical knowledge and practical equestrian skills through lectures, duties, demonstrations and visits. You will be expected to take a supervisory role during your second year, with responsibility of fellow students, as well as the horses. This course also includes a longer period of work experience before progressing to the second year (usually taken during the summer break).

You will be given the opportunity to select specialist Pathways:Year 1 - Pathway 1: Groom / Rider; Pathway 2: Competition Groom / Non Rider; Pathway 3: Groom / Event ManagerYear 2 (Year 1 Pathways Plus) - Pathway 1: Business Management; Pathway 2: Coaching; Pathway 3: Rehab and Therapy

You will study units including:• Principals of Health and Safety• Work Experience• Stable Yard Operations• Equine Health

• Horse Tack and Equipment• Biological Systems of Horses• Equitation• Managing an Equine Event• Prepare Horses for Presentation• Principals of Horse Fitness• Competition Grooming• Riding Horses on the Flat and over Fences• Working and Training Horses from the Ground• Equine Feeding and Nutrition

Entry requirementsYou should have at least four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, Maths or a science. Alternatively a relevant Level 2 qualification ideally at a Merit. Mature students will be considered on their experience and skill, regardless of qualifications.

Next stepsAfter completing the Extended Diploma in Horse Management you will be able to progress to a higher education course such as the Foundation Degree in Equestrian Performance and Coaching, validated by Newcastle University, at the Kirkley Hall Campus. Alternatively, you could find employment in competitive grooming, teaching, yard management, event management or horse management.


Level 2 Apprenticeship in Equine

Duration 12 to 18 months Course code LBI0133PLocation Kirkley Hall

What will I study on this course?You will study a range of units including:• Introduction to common animal species• Routine care and monitoring health and

well-being of horses• Restraining horses• Preparing a stable for a horse• Fitting and removing horse clothing• Cleaning and grooming horses• Fitting, removing and maintaining

tack for exercise• Lunging a horse under supervision• Caring for horses after exercise

Entry requirementsYou should have two GCSEs at grade D in English and maths ideally in English and maths, or a relevant Level 1 qualification and be employed in the industry. Mature students will be considered on their experience and skill, regardless of their qualifications.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing the course you will be able to progress onto either the Advanced Apprenticeship or other relevant Level 3 courses or find employment in roles such as assistant groom ride and non-ride, assistant stud groom hand and trek assistant.

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Equine

Duration 18 months to 2 years Course code LBI0134PLocation Kirkley Hall

What will I study on this course?You will study a range of units including:• Planning diets and implementing feeding

regimes for horses• Delivering basic health care treatment • Promoting, monitoring, and maintaining

health, safety and security of the workplace• Tacking up horses for specialist work• Preparing horses for public appearance• Introducing young horses to equipment• Contributing to training of horses from

the ground• Exercising and improving the performance

of horses using lunging or long reigning

Entry requirementsYou should have four GCSEs at grade C or above, ideally including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification and be employed in the equine industry. Mature students will be considered on their experience and skill, regardless of their qualifications.

Next stepsAfter successfully completing the programme you could progress to a higher education course such as our Foundation Degree in Equestrian Performance and Coaching, validated by Newcastle University, at the Kirkley Hall Campus.

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