This course is designed for people who are wishing to enter the industry or who are currently working and wish to develop their career potential. It has been written in partnership with the School of Life Sciences at Oxford Brookes University and in consultation with leading local animal industries. The course will develop themes in animal behaviour and welfare. Modules will include practical units, scientific knowledge and skills, a grounding in business principles and will also focus on the legal and ethical issues related to working with animals. Work placements for a minimum of 30 days are an essential part of the course where students will apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to the practical care of animals. The course is taught purely at the Common Leys and Witney Campus at the College and there are additional travel costs if travelling from Brookes Halls of Residence to Witney. Year 1 -Practical Animal Husbandry -Principles of Animal Behaviour -Animal Ethics -Animal Anatomy and Physiology -Animal Biology -Professional and Academic Skills -Enterprise Skills -Animal Welfare Year 2 -Exotic Animal Trade and Collections -Animal Nutrition -Applied Animal Behaviour -Animal Breeding and Genetics -Animal Health and Disease -International Zoo Practices and Conservation -Industry Based Project (double award)
Name: Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Foundation Degree - Full-Time Qualification title: Vocational study not leading to a recognised qualification, Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care (SSA 3) Qualification type: Assessment Please see our website for full course information including assessment methods. http://www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20150529 14:23:15 Updated 20150529 14:23:15
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Further Education
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Title: Vocational study not leading to a recognised qualification, Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care (SSA 3) Qualification: Vocational study not leading to a recognised qualification, Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care (SSA 3) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care