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White Rocks Farm, Underriver, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0SL Tel: 07778 156513 Email: [email protected]

www.whiterocksfarm.co.uk

Centre Number: 55955



Welcome to White Rocks Farm We would like to offer a warm welcome to White Rocks Farm and to our prospectus. The aim of this prospectus is to provide you with all the course information you will need during your time with us. We have also produced a student handbook which contains all the essential information you will need once you are registered with us. White Rocks Farm is an established specialist vocational centre that is committed to providing our students with qualifications as well as the essential life skills they will need to move onto the workplace. We pride ourselves on being a small specialised centre with a normal student/assessor ratio of 2 students to 1 assessor.

Our students learn through practical tasks and gain hands on experience with all the animals. Students have the opportunity to meet other learners and work within groups as well as individually and also to shadow relevant professionals such as vets, farriers, equine dentists and equine physiotherapists.

The majority of our Students are 14-19 year olds but we can accommodate Students as young as 12 if disengaging from mainstream education.

We are currently developing a 16+ Partnership working with KCC, so please contact us if you think this would be of interest to you.

It is possible for some of our Students to progress onto our vulnerable young apprentice program.

Our Head of Centre, Sue Woods has been at White Rocks Farm for 46 years. Sue has been training animals for film and TV work since 1987 and her credits include Whiskas, Sainsbury’s, Harry Potter and The Pudsey Movie to name a few. Sue also runs a successful Kennels and has previously trained horses and greyhounds for racing. Sue has been providing work experience opportunities for students with learning difficulties for 15 years through NVQ and has been running BTEC courses for 6 years.



Our centre is based within the beautiful Kent countryside and boasts excellent facilities all described within this booklet

We are a British Horse Society approved yard and our junior western riding club is Clubmark accredited. We are also extremely proud to be the first Western RDA group.

We hope that once you have read the prospectus you will see how we can help you to achieve your goals. We can help you to choose a course that’s right for you and due to our small specialised nature we are able to offer a level of support not often found at larger colleges.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

We have many animals at White Rocks including horses, dogs, pigs, sheep, goats, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, turkey’s, reindeer, parrots, owls and tree frogs !



About the college – Facilities

We completed a refurbishment project in 2010 here at White Rocks Farm and our facilities include:

- Student common room - Student quiet area - 10 luxury boarding Kennels - 12 loose stables - yard facilities - Indoor/Outdoor arena - 30ft Round Pen - 50ft Round Pen - Photographic Studio - Grooming room - Offices



Course Information What are BTEC Entry and Level 1 qualifications? BTEC Entry and Level 1 qualifications are designed to enhance learners’ work and life skills in a range of vocational contexts. They are appropriate for a diverse range of learners including: • 14-19 year-old learners • Those seeking to develop greater independence • Those who have not yet achieved accredited qualifications • Those with specific learning needs. The intended destinations for learners successfully achieving these qualifications include: • GCSEs and/or A Levels • Diplomas • Apprenticeships • Supported employment • Independent living.



Course Information

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 Personal and Social Development and Land Based Studies

Edexcel Entry Level (Entry 2 and Entry 3), Level 1 and Level 2 Personal and Social Development

Entry Level 2 Award/Certificate in personal and social development Entry Level 3 Award/Certificate in personal and social development Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma in personal and social development Level 2 Award/Certificate in personal and social development

Edexcel Entry 2 Skills for Independence and Work

Entry Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Skills for Independence and Work These qualifications enable learners to develop their personal and social development skills whilst gaining confidence and self-esteem. The units cover areas such as: developing own skills and setting goals; social skills, such as managing relationships and working with others; knowledge for living in the wider community, such as rights and responsibilities, and community action; and life skills, such as healthy living, budgeting, and preparing for work.

Key features of the Edexcel BTEC Entry Level (Entry 3) (QCF) and Edexcel BTEC Level 1 (QCF) suite of Land-based Studies qualifications

These qualifications have been developed to give learners the opportunity to: • Engage in learning which is relevant to them and will provide opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life • Achieve a nationally recognised Entry or Level 1 vocationally related qualification • Progress to employment in the land-based sector • Progress to related vocational qualifications.



Course Information

Level 2 Qualifications Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate – 15 credits The 15-credit BTEC Level 2 Certificate offers a specialist qualification that focuses on particular aspects of employment within the appropriate vocational sector. The BTEC Level 2 Certificate is a qualification which can extend a learner’s programme of study and provide a vocational emphasis. It is broadly equivalent to one GCSE. Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate – 30 credits The 30-credit BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate extends the specialist work-related focus from the BTEC Certificate and covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the appropriate vocational sector. The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate offers flexibility and a choice of emphasis through the optional units. It is broadly equivalent to two GCSEs and offers an engaging programme for those who are clear about the area of employment that they wish to enter. The predecessor qualification to the BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate is the Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Certificate accredited onto the National Qualifications Framework, which has the same equivalences, overall size and focus to the revised QCF-accredited qualification. Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma – 60 credits The 60-credit BTEC Level 2 Diploma extends the specialist work-related focus from the BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate. There is potential for the qualification to prepare learners for employment in the appropriate vocational sector and it is suitable for those who have decided that they wish to enter a particular area of work. It is broadly equivalent to four GCSEs.



Course Information – Land Based Studies BTEC Entry Level Award in Land-based Studies BTEC Entry Level Award in Care of Farm Animals BTEC Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Land-based Studies BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Land-based Studies

This course is suitable for young people who want to work outside with animals or plant but are unable to make the difficult choice of specialising in a particular subject at this stage. This course provides an ideal introduction to a wide range of land based industries enabling you to make an informed choice of further education or career progression. Successfully achieving all of the qualifications, on this course, provides a good basis for progression onto BTEC Level 2 courses. Areas of study 1 Developing Practical Skills for Maintaining Plants 2 Horticulture: Plant Flower Bulbs for Naturalisation or Bedding 3 Understanding Soils 4 Horticulture: Introduction to Pruning Trees and Shrubs 5 Horticulture: Introduction to Ground Preparation 6 Check that a Small Animal is Healthy 7 Assist with Catching and Restraining a Small Animal 8 Groom a Small Animal 9 Preparing for an Interview 10 Working Towards Goals 11 Working as Part of a Group 12 Care of Farm Animals 13 Maintain the Safety of Self and Others in the Workplace 14 Assist with the Maintenance of Equipment 15 Assist with the Care of Animals 16 Assist with the Movement of Animals 17 Assist with Preparing and Maintaining Livestock Accommodation 18 Assist with Preparation and the Monitoring of Livestock Outdoors 19 Farm Animal Health 20 Assist with Feedstuffs for Small Animals 21 Assist with Animal Accommodation 22 Assist with the Movement and Handling of Small Animals 23 Assist with the Maintenance of Grass Surfaces 24 Soil Identification and Testing 25 Assist with Planting and Establishing Plants 26 Assist with Maintaining Plants 27 Prepare and Plant a Container for Display 28 Planting and Staking a Tree 29 Assist with Feeding and Watering Horses 30 Assist with the Preparation for Exercise and Aftercare of Horses 31 Maintain the Health of Horses 32 Working in a Team



Course Information – Horse Care

BTEC Level 2 Certificate BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate BTEC Level 2 Diploma

Course Content This programme provides an excellent foundation in the principles and practical aspects of horse care. With a high practical content, students develop their knowledge in all areas of horse husbandry, including horse health, nutrition, biology, tack and equipment. Students complete written and practical assignments as well as yard duties. There is also an opportunity to complete additional qualifications such as First Aid and to shadow relevant professionals such as vets, farriers and equine dentists. These courses aim to develop practical and theoretical skills that can be taken into the work place or onto a higher level course. Areas of study Unit 1: Undertake Work Related Experience in the Land-based Industries Unit 2: Carry Out and Understand the Principles of Feeding and Watering Horses Unit 3: Undertake Routine Stable Duties Unit 4: Undertake Horse Handling Unit 5: Fit and Maintain Horse Tack and Clothing Unit 6: Maintain Animal Health and Welfare Unit 7: Undertake Horse Grooming, Trimming and Plaiting Unit 8: Introduction to Keeping Horses at Grass Unit 9: Introduction to Caring for Competition Horses Unit 10: Introduction to the Principles of Horse Behaviour Unit 11: Introduction to Equine Stud Practice Unit 12: Introduction to Lungeing Horses Unit 13: Introduction to Riding Horses on the Flat Unit 14: Introduction to Riding Horses over Fences Unit 15: Understand the Principles of Horse Biology Unit 16: Environmental and Land-based Business Unit 17: Participate in Providing Estate Maintenance



Course Information – Animal Care

BTEC Level 2 Certificate BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate BTEC Level 2 Diploma

Course Content This programme provides an excellent foundation in the principles and practical aspects of animal care. The course has a high practical content with students learning all aspects of caring for animals including, animal health, animal accommodation, feeding and behaviour and handling. Students complete written and practical assignments as well as work duties. There is also an opportunity to complete additional qualifications such as First Aid and to shadow relevant professionals such as vets. These courses aim to develop practical and theoretical skills that can be taken into the work place or onto a higher level course. Areas of Study: Unit 1: Undertake Work Related Experience in the Land-based Industries Unit 2: Maintain Animal Accommodation Unit 3: Undertake Practical Animal Feeding Unit 4: Maintain Animal Health and Welfare Unit 5: Environmental and Land-based Business Unit 6: Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Animal Behaviour and Handling Unit 7: Understand the Basic Principles of Animal Biology Unit 8: Participate in Providing Estate Maintenance Unit 9: Conservation and Improvement of British Habitats Unit 10: Presentation and Service for Retailing in the Land-based Sector Unit 11: Introduction to Animal Breeds and Grooming Unit 12: Understand the Principles and Practices of Animal Establishments Unit 13: Contribute to the Care of Exotic Animals Unit 14: Contribute to the Nursing of Animals Unit 15: Introduction to Caring for Ornamental Aquatics Unit 16: Introduction to Caring for Horses



Recent Developments at White Rocks Farm In December 2014 we purchased Rooks Hill Farm, 27 acres of farmland consisting of a commercial Apple orchard (now to be Organic), pasture and woodland. This piece of land has been purchased specifically to set up as an independent extension to our centre for the 16+ Students and vulnerable young apprentices. We plan to set up a Market Garden with the Students growing the vegetables and getting real life business experience selling their produce at our local farmers markets.

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Centre Number: 55955 - White Rocks · PDF fileCentre Number: 55955 . White Rocks ... aim of this prospectus is to provide you with all the ... We are currently developing a 16+ Partnership