Qualifications
Open Awards
New Leaf Triangle (cic) is a registered Open Awards Centre, providing Functional English and maths vocational qualifications as well as other vocational courses:
Functional Skills - Maths and English
We offer Entry Level 1 through to Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) qualifications through Open Awards.
This programme can be studied as a combined maths and English programme, or as single subject only. Learners develop maths and English skills that are relevant and useful in everyday life and the world of work. There are a multitude of practical activities that students can take part in (planned around their strengths and interests) which develop these functional skills. Learners will need to sit exams at the end of the course, but we are able to cater well for reasonable adjustments and offer a calm 1:1 environment, such as a log cabin, with the company of a special animal for the exam, if needed.
Employability and Professional Development
This course is offered from Entry Level 1 through to Level 1 as an Award or Certificate, depending on how many units are completed.
The course is for learners looking to develop their employability skills such as writing a CV, job seeking, using ICT, job applications, team working, citizenship, interview skills, writing, time management and leadership skills. Work experience can also be sourced and be accessed as part of the course.
Combined Animal and Horse Care (Working in Land-based Industries)
We offer this course from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) as an award, certificate or diploma, depending on how many units are completed.
This combined course enables learners to choose modules relating to their interests in a wide range of animal and horse care areas. It can include some riding elements.
Those wishing to pursue the full diploma at Level 1 or 2 will gain a good understanding of animal and horse care, health and husbandry through practical and theory work. It can include working with the small animals such as rabbits, Guinea pigs, dogs, chickens, ducks and geese or the farm animals, such as goats and pigs This qualification offers a platform to move on to further learning at the next level or employment in the sector.
Forest School (Introduction, Assistants and Leaders)
We offer this course as an Award for Level 1, 2 or 3
These awards are for individuals looking to pursue a career or voluntary work within a forest school setting. The Level 1 is theoretical only and provides an introduction. The Level 2 covers both practical and theoretical elements of forest school assistants. The Level 3 course is available to learners age 18 and over and will give them the skills to become a forest school leader.
City and Guilds
We offer City and Guilds qualifications delivered by experienced, skilled tutors.
Horse Care and Riding Level 1 and 2
Animal Care Level 1
The Level 1 and 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Work-based Animal Care and Work based Horse Care and Riding are programmes of work-based training and assessment leading to nationally recognised qualifications. They aim to:
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meet the needs of learners who work or want to work in the animal care and equine sector
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allow learners to learn, develop and practice the skills and qualities for employment and/or career progression in the animal care equine sector
The courses are delivered in units which have credit values of 1 –4 credits and guided learning hours (GLH) of 10-20 hours per credit. An Award can be gained with 6 credits (90 GLH), a Certificate with 22 credits (162 GLH) and a Diploma with 37 credits (342 GLH). Units include both practical aspects and theory such as; maintain the safety of self and others in the workplace, maintain good working relations, assist with the care of horse/animals, feeding grooming, washing, maintain the cleanliness and bio security of the working environment, provide controlled exercise opportunities for animals, leading and controlling a horse for inspection, mounting and dismounting a horse and riding in an enclosed area.