Course Overview
If you’re serious about a career working with animals, this is the study programme for you.
You’ll be learning by handling the animals in the College’s collection of small mammals and exotic species, undertaking work experience placements and going on visits such as to The Deep, Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Swithens Farm.
You will work on your own as well as in a group, developing your independent study skills. Class based lessons will give you a full understanding of the theory of working with animals and expand your knowledge for assessments. During the course of the academic year, you will be involved in relevant visits, locally and nationally.
A one day per week work placement is an integral part of the course as well as other opportunities to work with employers either on site or as guest speakers.
What You Will Study
This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below.
Year 1:
- Animal Biology
- Animal Welfare & Ethics
- Practical Animal Husbandry
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Health and Diseases
- Work Experience in the Animal Sector
- Zoological Animal Health & Husbandry
Year 2:
- Animal Breeding & Genetics
- Investigative Research Project
- Advanced Animal Nutrition
- Human & Animal Interaction
- Principles of Animal Nursing
- Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Management
EITHER - Practical Skills in Animal Science
- Animal Metabolism
OR - Animal Management in a Retail Environment
- Exotic Animal Husbandry
- How You Will Be Assessed
There are exam elements for Animal Biology, Animal Welfare & Ethics and Animal Breeding and Genetics. Remaining units have graded assignments to complete.
- Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths.
OR
Level 2 Technical Diploma in Animal Care at Merit Grade.
- Further Study
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management students can progress to the HND in Animal Management (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) or an Animal Management Foundation Degree or BSc (Hons) in Animal Management. Related degrees courses include Zoology, Marine Biology, Animal Welfare and Behaviour are also alternative progression routes.