Post-16 at Bale's Farm

Our Level 2 Dog Grooming Apprenticeship is an entry-level program teaching essential skills for becoming a professional dog groomer. It covers preparation tasks like bathing, drying, and brushing, as well as basic grooming techniques such as trimming and clipping. The course also includes training on animal welfare, safe handling, customer care, and maintaining a clean grooming environment, laying the groundwork for a career in dog grooming or further training.

This apprenticeship introduces the basics of digital marketing through practical, on-the-job training. Learners develop core skills in social media, content creation, SEO, email marketing, and online advertising. It provides a foundation for understanding how businesses promote themselves online and communicate with customers.

Our Animal Care Apprenticeship offers hands-on training in animal care within a professional setting. Participants learn to feed, handle, and care for various animals, maintain safe environments, and understand animal health and behaviour. The program provides practical experience, fostering skills in communication, teamwork, and responsibility in a range of animal-centred environments.

English | Maths | Digital Skills

Functional Skills qualifications are designed to build essential, practical skills that support success in work, further study, and everyday life. They focus on real-world application rather than purely academic theory.

This course develops essential skills for everyday life and the workplace. Learners focus on communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and building confidence. It also introduces workplace expectations and helps develop positive attitudes and practical skills through real-life, work-related activities.

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