Level 3 - 90-Credit Diploma in Animal Management

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The Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Animal Management is a full-time one year vocational course. The course is suited to students who are progressing from Level 2 and looking to extend their skills and knowledge at Level 3 with the view to progressing into the animal care industry. The course will build on key concepts and theories introduced at Level 2 and students will be given the opportunity to develop their vocational skills further. Students must complete 300 hours work experience in the animal care industry alongside their attendance at college to achieve the full qualification. Typical placements may include kennels, catteries, pet shops, farms, farm parks, zoos, animal sanctuaries, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices. The course offers a blend of theory, task-based learning, tutorials and practical workshops at college combined with field visits and work experience in the animal care industry. COURSE CONTENT Course content (subject to change): • Animal Biology • Practical Animal Feeding • Animal Handling & Safe Working • Animal Health • Breed Development & Welfare • Animal Anatomy & Physiology • Maintaining Animal Accommodation • Animal Behaviour & Communication • Animal Nutrition • Farm Livestock Husbandry • Work Related Experience PROGRESSION Students may seek employment in animal welfare and rescue centres, animal sanctuaries, pet retail outlets, zoos and safari parks, veterinary practices, kennels and catteries and dog grooming parlours. Students who achieve Merit may progress onto the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Course information

Name: Level 3 - 90-Credit Diploma in Animal Management Qualification title: Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management (540) Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding City & Guilds of London Institute Created 20161117 10:53:52 Updated 20161117 10:53:52

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Easton & Otley College
Further Education
info@eastonotley.ac.uk
01603 731225
http://www.eastonotley.ac.uk

Address

Easton Hall,
Easton Town: Norwich County:Norfolk