Foundation Learning

Welcome to Entry 2 and 3

Practical Countryside Skills

Your name:

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About You…How old are you?……………….Where do you live?…………………………..Who do you live with?…………………………………………………What school/college are you coming from?

………………………………………………………………………………………….What are you good at?………………………………………………………………………………………….What are you not so good at?………………………………………………………………………………………….What support do you need to be able to do your work?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Do you have any hobbies? ……………………………………………………………………………………………What is your ideal job?……………………………………………………………………………………………Why did you choose this course?……………………………………………………………………………………………

Photo of You

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About Your Course…So you are now enrolled on to the Entry 2 or 3 Practical Countryside Skills course, but what does that actually mean?Over the next academic year you will work towards achieving a full Entry Level Diploma in Practical Countryside Skills. In order for you to do this, you will have to complete the following -

Theory (classroom) lessons Practical lessons Work experience (18 hours – Done in college

time) Assessments (NOT EXAMS)

Your course manager is:

Heather Barr07973 866148heather.barr@askham-bryan.ac.uk

What you will need…As with school there are some items that you will need to bring with you to college –

Pens Lever arch folder (If you want your own design. A

plain one will be provided otherwise). Lunch or money for lunch.

Because all of our courses involve practical lessons you need to have the correct safety clothes. You will need:

Steel toe-cap safety boots Overalls (navy blue) A waterproof coat Gloves (Gardening/protective) if you don’t like

getting your hands dirty Within the department there are lockers available for you to keep your bags and belonging during breaks and when not in use. We do ask that PPE (overalls etc.) are taken home regularly to be washed. If you are unable to get any of the equipment that you require you can loan or buy it from college, just let us know. What if I change my mind…We understand that due to the Coronavirus outbreak you may not have had chance to come to college or

meet the staff, but don’t worry we are here to help you and if you change your mind or want to move on to another course you can do this in the first 6 weeks of the course starting.

What you will Study…The course is made up of a number of different units. In order to complete the course you must complete each of the units and the assessment that goes with it.

Entry 2 Units: Recognise Farm Animal Housing Assist in Catching Poultry Bed Down Farm Animals Move a Farm Animal Recognise Farm Animals Recognise the Body Parts of Poultry and their Function Provide Food and Water for Animals Feed Farm Animals Clean Poultry Accommodation by Hand Check that Poultry are Healthy Assist with Cleaning Housing for Small Animals Recognise Parts of the Body of Small Animals and their

Function Recognise Types of Food and Feed Small Animals Recognise Types of Animal Housing and Bedding for Small

Animals Recognise Small Animals Check that a Small Animal is Healthy Recognise Use and Care of Tools Used in Horticulture Recognise Plants Fill Plant Containers Introduction to Sowing Seeds in Containers Weed a Planted Area Water Plant Material by Hand

Entry 3 Units:

Move and Prepare Farm Animal Pens Clean Farm Animal Housing Recognise a Healthy Farm Animal Weigh a Farm Animal Care of Farm Animals Characteristics and Breeds of Poultry Check that a Small Animal is Healthy Recognise Types and Parts of the Body of Small Animals Assist with Catching and Restraining a Small Animal Show Visitors Around a Small Animal Enterprise Groom a Small Animal Introduction to Planting Bulbs in Pots Control Weeds in a Planted Area Identification of Pests and Diseases Assist with the Exercise of Animals

Useful Websites/Links/Videoshttps://www.chesterzoo.org/virtual-zoo-2/

Watch live and previously recorded virtual zoo tours and see the animals such as the Red Pandas, Rothschild Giraffes and Asian Elephants.

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-adviceHelp and advice on caring for a range of companion animals

https://www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/looking-after-your-pet

Advice on how to look after companion animals

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets

Advice on how to look after companion animals

Let’s get started … Because September is a long way away, let’s make a start on some of the tasks you will have to complete during your first weeks at college.

In the classroom.Because college is not school our rules and what is expected may be different to what you are used to. So what is different?

Call your tutors by name No uniforms You will be treated as an adult, and we will

expect you to behave like one.

As part of the rules that are set out we ask students to come up with a set of rules for the class room and their groups. This is so that you are learning in an environment that you feel comfortable in.

TASK – List some of the rules that you think should be in place (I have added some that have to be followed):

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. …………………………………………….. . …………………………………………….. . …………………………………………….. . …………………………………………….. . …………………………………………….. . …………………………………………….. . …………………………………………….. . …………………………………………….. Only water to be drunk during lessons No mobile phones in lessons Everyone must wear their lanyards No smoking outside of smoking areas

During your college week you may have some free periods, during this time you are able to spend time with your friends, catch up with work or explore campus.

TASK – Make a list of all of the facilities you would like at college -

. coffee shop . …………………………………………….. . …………………………………………….. . ……………………………………………..

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This is an example timetable; use it to answer the questions –

What time do lessons start in the morning? ………………………………….What time is lunch?………………………………….How long would you have a break for on Wednesday afternoon?………………………………….What day is the Employability lesson on?………………………………….

On the following pages answer the questions about the different units. Use the internet to help you if you don’t know the answers.Glossary.As you work through this booklet you may not be familiar with some of the words. Use this page to write down any you don’t know the meaning of, with an explanation that you understand.

Word MeaningPPE Personal Protective Equipment

Health and Safety

What does PPE mean?…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Why do we wear PPE?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Complete the chart Picture Name of

PPE itemWhen

might you use it?

What body part does it

protect?

Small AnimalsName the Animal

The Five Needs

Guinea pig Hamster Chinchill

aRabbit Mouse

Below are the 5 things each pet owner needs to provide for

their pet - and the legal responsibility all pet owners have. 

Try and make yourself familiar with the 5 Needs.

The Five Needs Hint Answer

1.A suitable

place to live

What kind of house would you

give them?

2.A healthy diet

What should you feed a rabbit?

3.The ability to

behave normally

What could you give them to do?

How can you keep them busy?

4.The company

he or she needs

Should they be kept on their

own?Who or what

could keep them company?

5.To stay healthy

What routine checks or

treatment should you do or give?

To help you remember the five needs complete the following table for a Rabbit.

PoultryDescribe 3 different things about each chicken breed.

Tip: Describe the feathers, colour of beak/feet/comb and wattles, short/long tail

Silkie

Maran

Buff Orpington

Can you name 3 things/products that we get from chickens?

1.

2.

3.

Farm (Agriculture)

Research Task

For each farm animal (cow and sheep) make a list of all the different products/items we get and use from that animal. (This could be food or materials).

That’s All Folks ….Thank you for taking the time to complete this booklet, you can either, keep it safe and bring it with you to enrolment or you can post it back to me at college.

Heather BarrFoundation Learning

Askham Bryan CollegeAskham Bryan

YorkYO23 3FR

If you have any questions or would like any more information please get in touch with me.

I look forward to seeing you in September, stay safe.

Heather