This course aims to provide students with an introduction to animal care which could lead to employment at a junior level or to further courses. It will help students to develop personal and administrative skills needed in this kind of work as well as providing introduction to animal care and underpinning knowledge. The course is suitable for school leavers and adults with an interest in working with animals. You will study the following: * Work Related Experience * Practical Animal Feeding * Maintain Animal Accommodation * Animal Biology * Animal Health & Welfare * Animal Breeds and Grooming * Understand Animal Behaviour & Handling You will learn through taught classes, practical demonstrations, educational visits and visiting speakers from the industry. All LMC students will receive tutorial support. A work placement has to be completed as a mandatory part of the course; the placement should be arranged by the learner themselves and may involve access to animals from the categories of: * Large animals * Companion animals * Rodents * Exotics species All students aged 16 -19 are required to study Functional English and maths qualifications or GCSE Maths, English if not already awarded an A*-C in these subjects. Students aged 19+ are strongly encouraged to take relevant maths and English qualifications to support progression into Further or Higher education, training or employment.
Name: ANIMAL CARE - LEVEL 2 Qualification title: Diploma in Animal Care (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment This course is continuously assessed using a range of methods including projects, assignments and observation of practical work. There may be some short tests. N.B. Assessments are based on the requirements of the awarding body and are subject to change Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150703 10:46:48 Updated 20150703 10:46:48
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Lancaster & Morecambe College
Further Education
info@lmc.ac.uk
01524 66215
http://www.lmc.ac.uk
Morecambe Road Town: Lancaster County:Lancashire
Title: Diploma in Animal Care (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Animal Care (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care