D A R T. Apprenticeship Training and Short Courses. t: e: w: darttraining.co.uk

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1 D A R T Apprenticeship Training and Short Courses AGRICULTURE ANIMAL CARE HORTICULTURE SPORTS TURF TREES & TIMBER VET NURSING t: e: enquiries@darttraining.co.uk w: darttraining.co.uk

2 What is DART? DART is a specialist training provider which contracts with the Skills Funding Agency (SFA), to offer land-based training in Derbyshire and surrounding counties. Training, assessment and certification for eligible people is FREE. Employers with apprentices age over 19 will be required to pay a contribution towards the cost of the programme. DART is not a college and does not offer full-time courses. All learners with DART must be in employment or on work placements. We can often help young people find a work placement/employment and will also assist employers looking for a young person as a learner. Your hours of work will be agreed with your employer and will be between 30 (minimum) and 40 (maximum) hours per week. All programmes have the following benefits: Learners can start at ANY time of the year Training and assessment for all eligible learners, of any age Minimum Apprenticeship wage of 3.50 Employers may pay more than the minimum rate above Paid holidays and benefits are accrued during the Apprenticeship Additional specialist days of training Expert career information, advice and guidance. Help for learners requiring additional support All DART programmes will develop and assess practical skills in the workplace to a recognised national standard and cover the background knowledge needed to carry out practical tasks competently. Employers are looking for the following characteristics in an Apprentice: Trustworthy Good Communicator Drive and Commitment Work Ready Eager to learn new things Reliability Motivation 12/1/16

3 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIPS (A) (Duration months) This programme is ideal for school and college leavers. Learners will gain a Level 2 Diploma in a Work Based subject together with Functional Skills. In most subject areas learners will attend off-the-job training to study topics specific to their chosen industry. ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP (AA) (Duration 18 to 24 months) The entry qualification is the Apprenticeship or good GCSE passes in the core subjects plus the dedication and commitment to achieve. Learners will gain a Level 3 Diploma which involves developing advanced technical knowledge and skills in the workplace and completing some specialist work-related tests. AA also involves information gathering, decision making and key business skills such as English, ICT, Maths and teamwork in preparation for a supervisory role. An AA is regarded as equivalent to 2 A Levels which means that successful apprentices can progress on to a Higher National Diploma or a Foundation Degree course (see qualification table below). Level 5 QUALIFICATION TABLE Degree Level 4 Equivalent to HNC/HND or Foundation Degree Higher Apprenticeship Level 3 Equivalent to 2 A levels or 1 vocational A level Advanced Apprenticeship Level 2 Intermediate Equivalent to 5 GCSE s Apprenticeship at grades A to C Level 1 Study Programme Traineeship Programmes delivered By DART Full time Education 1

4 STUDY PROGRAMMES AND TRAINEESHIPS Introductory training for school leavers up to age 19. DART offers Level 1 training on work placements covering: Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Care, or a combination of all of these (Land-based Operations level 1). Employability skills and Functional skills in Maths and English are a compulsory part of this programme. Progression onto a Traineeship or an Apprenticeship can follow Study Programmes. YOUR NEXT MOVE: SCHOOL LEAVERS If you are still at school, our best advice is to get as much work experience as possible, perhaps at weekends or in the holidays. Remember also that the better your school leaving qualifications are, the greater your choice is at 16 or 18. EMPLOYED WORKERS/EMPLOYERS/VOLUNTEERS Contact DART, we will assess your eligibility and advise you on the most appropriate training and assessment to meet your needs. MAKING AN APPLICATION You can apply direct to DART via our web-site ( - we will then contact you to discuss learning options and can assist with finding a suitable work placement. Careers advisors can also access the web-site or copies of our application form can be supplied. EQUALITY and DIVERSITY DART is committed to Equality and Diversity, across all sectors and programmes. We will make all reasonable efforts to take on and support any person who has additional learning or social needs; most programmes can be adapted for learners requiring additional support. We welcome applications from all eligible people and would particularly like to increase the number of girls in farming and horticulture and young people from ethnic minorities on all our programmes. 2

5 AGRICULTURE LEVELS 1-4 Learners will gain a qualification in General Agriculture, Livestock Production, Mixed Farming or Crop Production. Diplomas in Work Based Agriculture prepare learners for jobs such as: Herdsman Shepherd Tractor driver General Farm Worker Agricultural contractor Stockman The qualification is unit based which allows learners and employers a choice of units: Livestock husbandry Harvesting crops Tractor operation Milking Crop storage Records & communications Construction and maintenance of boundaries Health and safety In addition, DART offers the learners the opportunity to gain further training within their area of work, at a discounted rate: First aid certificate Use of Telescopic handler Chainsaw maintenance Machinery servicing and maintenance Safe use of Veterinary medicines Pesticide application Sheep shearing 3

6 HORTICULTURE LEVELS 1-4 Learners will gain a qualification in Horticulture, following an industry specialisation from: Amenity, Parks and Gardens, Sports turf, Landscape, Nursery or Cemeteries. Diplomas in Worked Based Horticulture prepare learners for jobs such as: Landscaper Garden centre worker Nursery worker Grounds maintenance worker Interior landscaper Cemetery worker The qualification is unit based which allows learners and employers a choice of 50 units, such as: Constructing fences & hard surfaces Maintaining amenity turf Planting Pruning Using & maintaining machinery Health & safety Developing decorative amenity areas Propagation Tractor operation Creating water features Dig graves In addition, DART offers the learners the opportunity to gain further training within their area of work, at a discounted rate: Chainsaw maintenance Safe manual handing & Risk assessment First aid certificate PA1/PA6 Pesticide application Visit to trade shows 4

7 SPORTS TURF LEVELS 2 & 3 Learners will gain nationally recognised City & Guilds Qualification. The qualification is unit based and includes units in: Maintaining the health of sports turf Presenting sports turf for play Using & maintaining machinery Health & safety Turfing & seeding Tractor driving Presenting artificial pitches for play Developing personal performance Diplomas in Worked Based Sports Turf prepare learners for jobs such as Greenkeeper/Groundsman for the following sports clubs: Golf Football Cricket Bowls Tennis Hockey Leisure centres In addition, DART offers the learners the opportunity to gain further training within their area of work, at a discounted rate: First aid certificate PA1/PA6 pesticide application Safe use of mowers Visit to trade shows 5

8 NURSING ASSISTANT IN A VETERINARY ENVIRONMENT City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma with Apprenticeship Nursing Assistant learners must be employed at a practice registered with the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) to take trainees. You will attend college once a week to complete the knowledge part of the course. The rest of the week you will work in a veterinary surgery and complete tasks for your portfolio. There are three units you must fully achieve: Principles and practices of Animal Handling and Care in a Veterinary Environment Principles and Practices of Assisting with Care in a Veterinary Environment Principles and Practices of Administration Duties in a Veterinary Environment You will also gain Functional Maths and English qualifications (Level 1) Topics covered in units include: Care for veterinary patients in accommodation Assist with anaesthesia Maintain surgical instruments Assist with radiography Control and restrain animals Reception duties Carry out basic health checks on animals Assist in animal first aid 6

9 VETERINARY NURSING LEVEL 3 City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma with Advanced Apprenticeships Veterinary Nursing learners must be employed at a practice registered with the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) to take trainees. A structured programme of day release classes is provided over the three year programme, covering theory for the Level 3 Diploma. There is a large amount of science in the course and learners must have 5 GCSE passes at C or above, that include Mathematics, English Language and Science, before starting. An online learning log is completed over the 3 years, and both practical and theory examinations are taken throughout the programme. Units taken can be either small animal or equine, depending on the veterinary practice you are at. Selection of Units for Level 3 Comparative and Functional anatomy Essentials of Practical Nursing Care Veterinary Nursing support for Diagnostic Imaging Support Veterinary Operations in practice Practical Monitoring of anaesthesia 7

10 ANIMAL CARE LEVELS 1-3 Learners will gain a nationally recognised City & Guilds Qualification. Diplomas in Work Based Animal Care prepare learners for jobs such as: Pet Care and Retail Boarding Establishments Animal Welfare Breeding Animal Training Open Farms Wildlife Centre Zoos The qualification is unit based which allows learners and employers a choice of units: The health and well-being of animals Maintain animals within their accommodation Transportation of animals Provide feed and water to animals Provide exercise opportunities for animals Animal training Implement basic animal training programmes In addition, DART offers learners the opportunity to gain further training within their area of work at a discounted rate: First Aid certificate Visits to Crufts at the NEC NPTC Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines 8

11 ANIMAL CARE (DOG GROOMING) LEVELS 2-3 Learners will gain a nationally recognised City & Guilds Qualification. Diplomas in Work Based Animal Care prepare learners for jobs such as: Dog Grooming Groomer s Assistant Senior Stylist Competition groom Pet Care and Retail The qualification is unit based which allows learners and employers a choice of units: The health and well-being of animals Maintain animals within their accommodation Prepare and groom dogs Bathe and clean dogs Dry dogs and prepare coat for styling Carry out Reception duties Communicate information within the work place In addition, DART offers learners the opportunity to gain further training within their area of work at a discounted rate: First Aid certificate Visits to Crufts at the NEC NPTC Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines 9

12 TREES AND TIMBER LEVEL 2 Learners will gain a qualification at level 2. In addition, DART offers the learners the opportunity to gain further training towards NPTC: Using a Chainsaw Woodchipper Stump grinding Hedge cutters Aerial rescue Brushcutter Mobile Elevated Working Platforms Diplomas in Worked Based Trees and Timber prepare learners for jobs such as Tree Surgeon and ground worker. Units for Level 2 Plant trees Off-ground arboriculture operations Control unwanted plant growth around trees Convert and stack wood produced manually Treat and dispose of stumps Access tree crowns using Mobile Elevated Working Platforms Tree identification 10

13 WASTE MANAGEMENT LEVELS 2-4 Diplomas in Waste Management: Waste Collection Recycling Processing This is suitable for employees in a wide range of occupations where their work activity requires them to handle waste: Waste Collection driver Weighbridge Operative Waste site Operative Recycling Activities (Processing) Reception and segregation Supervisory roles DART is a WAMITAB approved centre 11

14 TAQA (Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance) City & Guilds qualification at level 3 or 4 12 We offer Level 3 Assessor Training and Level 4 Leading Internal Verification Awards. These awards provide the opportunity to develop and improve practice with the following benefits: Improve the learner experience Raise learner achievement rates Increase learner retention rates Make programmes are more cost effective Regulatory requirements are met Level 3 is for practitioners who assess the achievement of competence in a work environment and achievement in vocationally related situations. Level 4 is for practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process and have the responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and performance. Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement Unit 301: Understanding the Principles & Practices of Assessment Unit 302: Assess Occupational Competence in a Work Environment Unit 303: Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Unit 401: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment Unit 402: Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment Unit 403: Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility

15 NPTC DART is an approved Centre to deliver NPTC Training and Assessment - see our website for more information and course dates at or us at shortcourse@darttraining.co.uk Chainsaw Pesticides Mower Telescopic Handler Strimmer Hedge Trimmer Chainsaw (CS ,CS , CS , CS ) Pesticides (PA1, PA2, PA6) Tractor Driving Telescopic Handler Brushwood Chipper, Strimmers Ride-on and Pedestrian Mower Hedge Trimmer Pest Control Grandfather Rights Transport of animals by road 13

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