BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care
BTEC
In Newport
Price on request
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Newport
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Duration
1 Year
Facilities
Location
Start date
Newport
(Isle of Wight)
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College, Medina Way,, PO30 5TA
Start date
On request
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Course programme
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Any of the following will be considered at interview:
Students will have a 15-20 minutes presentation by section leader regarding the college and courses available and the different levels of qualification and career definitions, career and course progression, what the college expect from students and how they are assessed.
Then, students interviewed by 2 members of staff individually, students should bring a pen
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
Those people who enjoy practical outdoor work and have already had some experience or interest in working in the Land Based Industries.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will complete 6 units in 1 year, including:
Introduction to Biology
Industry and Organisations
Animal Health
Industry Experience
Animal Handling
Animal Establishments
HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will learn by completing practical projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations. The course will cover basic knowledge and important practical skills. You will also spend at least 1 day each week on work experience.
WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?
The First Diploma is the equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade A*-C. A First Diploma can develop the skills you need to start or progress a career in:
Catteries, kennels, veterinary nursing, animal welfare, animal rehabilitation, zoos, animal collections
The qualification provides underpinning knowledge for NVQ2 Animal Care. It also provides a good progression for National Certificate in Animal Management, to achieve this you must gain merit/distinction to enter to level III with a D grade in the Intro to Biology unit and gain a C grade in GCSE English.
Enrichment activities
Visits to local and mainland venues such as zoos and animal collections
Residential visit to Cornwall working for National Trust in garden settings
Work Experience
Work Experience working in realistic work placements, a day per week is delivered at Colemans Farm to gain 'hands on' animal activities.
Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
full time 1 year AG777 September 2010 TBC TBC TBC
Any of the following will be considered at interview:
- Foundation GNVQ
- Entry Certificate Level 3
- 4 GCSEs at Grades D
- Gateway level I/II with tutor reference
- Appropriate experience
- NVQ2 in a Land Based subject
Students will have a 15-20 minutes presentation by section leader regarding the college and courses available and the different levels of qualification and career definitions, career and course progression, what the college expect from students and how they are assessed.
Then, students interviewed by 2 members of staff individually, students should bring a pen
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
Those people who enjoy practical outdoor work and have already had some experience or interest in working in the Land Based Industries.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will complete 6 units in 1 year, including:
Introduction to Biology
Industry and Organisations
Animal Health
Industry Experience
Animal Handling
Animal Establishments
HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will learn by completing practical projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations. The course will cover basic knowledge and important practical skills. You will also spend at least 1 day each week on work experience.
WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?
The First Diploma is the equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade A*-C. A First Diploma can develop the skills you need to start or progress a career in:
Catteries, kennels, veterinary nursing, animal welfare, animal rehabilitation, zoos, animal collections
The qualification provides underpinning knowledge for NVQ2 Animal Care. It also provides a good progression for National Certificate in Animal Management, to achieve this you must gain merit/distinction to enter to level III with a D grade in the Intro to Biology unit and gain a C grade in GCSE English.
Enrichment activities
Visits to local and mainland venues such as zoos and animal collections
Residential visit to Cornwall working for National Trust in garden settings
Work Experience
Work Experience working in realistic work placements, a day per week is delivered at Colemans Farm to gain 'hands on' animal activities.
Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
full time 1 year AG777 September 2010 TBC TBC TBC
BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care
Price on request