Foundation Degree Animal Behaviour and Welfare

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The Foundation Degree is a two year course designed to allow students to progress into further academic study or employment within the animal industry. It encompasses a variety of modules to develop the knowledge, practical and academic skills required to pursue careers associated with Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Previously students have progressed into careers within a variety of sectors of the animal industry, working as for example: veterinary nurses, animal technicians, animal care lecturers and welfare assistants/inspectors. Students have also progressed onto further study with the aim of obtaining the CCAB accreditation from ASAB to become a Clinical Animal Behaviourist. Further information on potential careers is given throughout the course, and industry visits and work experience placements are aimed at widening the network of potential employers students encounter within their duration of study at BCA.

Course information

Name: Foundation Degree Animal Behaviour and Welfare Qualification title: All other education/leisure type courses, Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care (SSA 3) Qualification type: Assessment A variety of assessment methods are used depending on the nature of the module and the skills required by the industry. These include written reports, oral presentations, Academic debates, audits and reflective writing. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20161012 10:18:09 Updated 20161012 10:18:09

Entry requirements

Successful applicants will be required to purchase appropriate PPE equipment to include overalls, boots and a BCA polo shirt. A recommended reading list will also be provided. Equipment required Successful applicants will be required to purchase appropriate PPE equipment to include overalls, boots and a BCA polo shirt. A recommended reading list will also be provided.

Provider

BERKSHIRE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Further Education
enquiries@bca.ac.uk
01628 827400
http://www.bca.ac.uk

Address

Hall Place
Burchetts Green Town: Maidenhead County:Berkshire

Learning aims

Title: All other education/leisure type courses, Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care (SSA 3) Qualification: All other education/leisure type courses, Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care (SSA 3) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

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