Animal Care, Equine and Land-based
Turn your passion into purpose
If you鈥檝e always dreamed of working with animals or caring for the environment, you鈥檙e in the right place.
Whether you鈥檙e leaving school, switching careers, or looking to upskill, our animal care, equine and land-based courses offer hands-on training, expert support, and real-world experience to help you build a career you鈥檒l love.
Learn in unique surroundings
At 麻豆传媒团队鈥檚 rural Usk campus, you鈥檒l learn from industry-experienced tutors in one-of-a-kind facilities in South East Wales. You鈥檒l work with animals and the land daily – gaining skills, confidence, and qualifications along the way.
Our specialist facilities include:
You won鈥檛 just learn about animals and nature – you鈥檒l experience it all first-hand.
- A British Horse Society (BHS) Approved Level 4 Training & Assessment Centre
- A purpose-built small animal care centre
- A fully equipped equestrian centre
- A large working farm and woodland areas for land-based courses
If you love animals and want to turn that passion into a career, our Animal Care and Management courses are a great place to start. You鈥檒l work hands-on with a variety of animals while learning about health, behaviour, nutrition and welfare. With expert support, you鈥檒l build the skills needed for roles in animal rescue, grooming, pet retail, zoos, or veterinary practices.
Prefer the great outdoors? Our Land-based Studies courses are packed with practical training in estate maintenance, agriculture, and environmental care. You鈥檒l gain hands-on experience with machinery, learn how to manage land and habitats, and develop the skills for careers in farming, land contracting, or conservation. You can also boost your skills with short professional courses like chainsaw handling and pesticide application, giving you industry-recognised qualifications.
If horses are your thing, you鈥檒l feel right at home on our Equine courses. You鈥檒l learn everything from daily horse care and stable management to riding, nutrition, anatomy, and even business skills. Training takes place at our BHS-approved equestrian centre, which includes indoor and outdoor arenas, cross-country schooling, and a working yard. With ride and non-ride options available, you can tailor your learning to suit your career goals – whether that鈥檚 working in a riding school, therapy setting, or the wider equine industry.
A future you can be proud of
Our courses can lead to rewarding careers in:
- Veterinary nursing
- Animal care and grooming
- Farming and agriculture
- Equine therapy and management
- Wildlife conservation
- Forestry and land management
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Horse Management at 麻豆传媒团队 has been the perfect stepping stone for my future. Being around the horses every day and learning from amazing lecturers has truly prepared me for university!
Turn your passion for animals and the land into a thriving career听
Unlock exciting career prospects and opportunities in animal care, equine studies, and land-based industries.
Browse our diverse range of full-time, part-time, and university-level courses and begin your journey towards a career you’ll truly love.