The College was established in 1954, and became an independent organisation in 1993. The College has a national reputation for quality. Bishop Burton College is the only specialist land based college to have been awarded all of the following quality awards.

Investors in People
This shows that we keep our staff up to date by providing training opportunities.

Beacon College of Excellence
This is a quality mark awarded by the Government to colleges that are an outstanding example to others through their teaching, learning and quality.

Accredited by FEFC
This quality mark is awarded by the Further Education Funding Council, (the Government organisation currently responsible for further education) to colleges that have done very well in inspections.

Bishop Burton College at the time of going to press was the only specialist land based college to have been awarded all of these quality marks. They are your assurance of the very best quality in education and training.

Courses

The college offers educational courses on a wide range of subjects which include: 

Animal Management
Modern Apprenticeships in Animal Care
Preliminary Certificate in Animal Care
National Certificate in Animal Care (City and Guilds)
BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care
BTEC National Diploma in Animal Care
Higher National Diploma Animal Management and Behaviour
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training
BSc (Hons) Animal Science and Management
Setting up a Marine Aquarium
Setting up a Tropical Freshwater Aquarium
HNC Animal Care
Canine Behavioural Problem Counselling
Professional Development Certificate in Animals as Therapy
HNC Canine Behaviour and Training
Canine Activity Days -Clicker Training and Target Training
Dog Training
The Ultimate Dog Training Holiday
Instructing Dog Owners
Competitive Obedience
Agility and Flyball Training for Beginners
Caring for Small Animals
First Aid and Health Care for Pets
Reptile Care and Handling
Introduction to Reptile Keeping
Reptile Handling and Welfare
Introduction to Dog Grooming (ASET)
Grooming your Dog
Kennel and Cattery Management

Agriculture
Modern Apprenticeships in Agriculture
National Certificate in Agriculture (City and Guilds)
Advanced National Certificate in Agriculture (Pig Unit Management)
BTEC First Diplomas in Horticulture, Agriculture and Countryside and Environment
BTEC National Diploma Agriculture
HND Agriculture
Basic Shepherding I
Basic Shepherding II
Practical Lambing
NVQ Level 2 Agriculture
NVQ Level 3 Agriculture
HNC Agriculture (Arable Options)
Pig Enterprise Management
Cereals and Combinable Break Crops
Sheep Shearing

Ornithology
Certificate of Continuing Education in Ornithology
Advanced Certificate of Continuing Education in Ornithology

Equine
Modern Apprenticeships in Horse Care
ASET Foundation Equine Skills
Preliminary Certificate in Horse Care
BTEC First Diploma Horse Studies
National Certificate in the Management of Horses (City and Guilds)
Advanced National Certificate Equine Business Management
BTEC National Diploma Horse Studies
BHS Stages 1 and 2 Preparation Courses
Higher National Certificate in Horse Studies
BHS Stages 3 and 4 Preparation Courses
City and Guilds Horse Care NVQ Level 2
City and Guilds Horse Care NVQ Level 3
AMTRA Saddlers Course
HND Equine Management
BSc Equine Science and Management (Ordinary)
BSc (Hons) Equine Science and Management