Providing a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of animal care, students will benefit from a mix of theory combined with a large degree of practical work at our custom built animal management unit. You will learn about the structure and function of the animal body, animal welfare, animal health and nursing. Throughout the course you will be required to complete approximately 10 weekend and holiday days at the unit to further develop your practical skills in addition to work experience in the industry throughout the year. Course Content includes: Maintain animal health and welfare; Undertake practical and animal feeding; Introduction to animal behaviour and handling; Understand the principles of animal biology; Undertake the principles and practices of animal establishments; Maintain animal accommodation; Undertake work related experience in animal care; Functional skills. Successful students can further enhance their skills by enrolling onto a work-based qualification, Apprenticeship or the Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alternatively, should they wish to do so, they may gain employment within the industry. Applicants wishing to pursue a career as a veterinary surgeon through studying a degree in Veterinary Science at one of the UK veterinary colleges are advised to contact the relevant university regarding specific entry requirements prior to starting an Animal Management course at Hadlow.
Name: Diploma In Animal Care Qualification title: Diploma in Animal Care (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Continuous assessment through assignments, projects, and practical observations. Students are encouraged to relate theory to practice in all assessments. Awarding City and Guilds Land Based Services (Formerly NPTC) Created 20160127 09:39:48 Updated 20160127 09:39:48
You will need steel toe-capped boots, waterproof clothing and Hadlow College jumper and t-shirt. Equipment required You will need steel toe-capped boots, waterproof clothing and Hadlow College jumper and t-shirt.
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Title: Diploma in Animal Care (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Animal Care (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care