Animal Management National Diploma L3

Animal Management National Diploma L3
The equivalent of three A levels, this course enables students to develop a range of real employability skills and techniques as well as the personal qualities and attitudes essential for success in a working life with animals.

What does the course involve?
This exciting and active course will give you the opportunity to work with and study a variety of animals in both practical and classroom settings. You will have access to reptiles, fish, invertebrates, rodents, birds, farm animals, horses and domestic pets, all of which are either resident on the college site or at our local yard. You will also be able to study exotic species through our excellent links with local wildlife centres and zoos.

The course is of a highly practical nature, the emphasis on enabling students to gain as much hands-on experience as possible; students are responsible for the day-to-day requirements of all our animals on site.

We welcome anyone who wishes to explore the possibility of working with animals or who is interested in studying animal-related subjects in higher education, such as animal psychology or zoology.

What will I study?
Animal Biology Investigating the structure and function of the animal body and the balance and imbalance of bodily systems, allowing more effective animal management and health monitoring.

Animal Rehabilitation A look at how we care for ill or injured wild animals with a view to their rehabilitation and reintroduction into the wild.

Animal Behaviour Studying how animals survive and live together or on their own. Find out about the relationships animals develop in their own groups and with other species.

Practical Animal Handling Learn how to hold and move animals correctly, understand their intentions and be able to read signs of stress.

Animal Health How animals cope with disease and trauma and how we treat and prevent these effectively.

Work Related Experience Students may use a current part-time job if relevant, or we will attempt to place you within a real animal-related working environment so that you gain valuable work experience.

How is the course assessed?

• Coursework
• Portfolio of evidence
• Observation
• Presentation

What other costs are there?
Supplementary Costs
Band A (£0 - £50)

Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have to study all week?
Course units will be taught on different days of the week depending on the College timetable. Students are expected to use free time to research and assignments.

Will I have a work placement?
Yes, this relates to the last module.

Will I have to pay for materials?
The College provides materials for the course but students must supply their own outdoor clothing (including steel toe-capped boots). We work in all conditions, so purpose made country wear, hiking clothes, army surplus or equivalent kit are ideal. A day bag is also useful.
Exam Board = EDEXCEL

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