Enrolling for 2022 start? All you need to know here
Enrolling for 2022 start? All you need to know here
Large animal care unit set in 12 acres of pleasant and attractive grounds, accommodating numerous species. Our lecturers are highly-experienced in teaching, assessing and animal management.
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This work-related programme will cover the knowledge and technical skills that you will need to progress into Higher Education or to gain employment within the animal care industry.
| Course Code: | N5404 |
|---|---|
| Study Type: | Full Time |
| Academic Level: | Level 3 |
| Awarded by: | City & Guilds |
| Course Length | Two years |
| UCAS Course Code | 0 |
This Extended Diploma challenges you with a combination of practical and theory sessions. Theory sessions in this course include animal behaviour, wildlife rehabilitation, ecology, animal welfare and zoo management. Practical work takes place at the college's Animal Care Unit, where you will develop skills in handling and caring for a range of small and large animals. We work closely with the Blue Cross animal charity on our rehoming centre for cats.
This course forms part of a programme study which will be tailored individually to boost your employability and which will include Maths and English as necessary.
The course is made up of a selection of different modules. You will study these modules over the two years and put the skills you learn to use by accumulating 300 hours of work experience.
Modules/Units include:
*The route followed in the second year of the course is Animal Management.
As part of this course you will be required to attend an external work placement for a total of 315 hours over the duration of your course, the awarding body determines the number of hours required to pass this qualification.
Fees for 2022/23: £4,190
Please note:
New Students
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Science, English and maths.
Progressing Students
Individual will be required to have achieved at least a Merit in their Level two Technical qualfication and English and maths at a Grade 4/FS Level Two in one and a GCSE Grade 3/FS Level One in the other. A satisfactory reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality at all vocational and maths/English sessions.
This course will give you suitable knowledge to enable you to progress on to a Degree course. Successful students have gone on to zoology, animal behaviour and animal health degrees. Some students have found work within animal welfare charities, zoos and veterinary surgeries.
Potential career routes in the Animal Studies industry:
Essential Personal Protective Equipment
Students are required to purchase steel toe-capped boots, overalls and waterproof clothing. These can be purchased through our recommended supplier, details of which are available at enrolment.
Last updated – 02/11/2021
