Full Time Animal Management - BTEC National Diploma

BTEC National Diploma in Animal Management

• Subject area:Animal Care
• Course type:Full time

Course description
This course is equivalent to 3 A levels and combines both theory and practical work. The course covers the scientific aspects of animal care as well as the advanced aspects of animal husbandry. It also incorporates the management of small animal establishments, including supervision.
A period of industrial placement is a major integral part of the course allowing you to work in a variety of animal management placements including zoos, pet shops, kennels or animal welfare organisations. You will also carry out duties on the college†s animal care unit. Methods of study will include demonstrations, lectures, tutorials, practical tasks and assignment work.
Course modules include:
• Animal Health
• Animal Biology
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Animal Nutrition
• Practical Animal Handling and Husbandry
• Exotic Animal Management
• Work Related Experience
• Customer Care and Retail Service
• Pet Store Management
• Investigative Project
• Animal Nursing
• Animal Welfare and Breed Development
• Animal Breeding and Genetics
• Animal Behaviour
• Grooming Parlour Management
• Kennel and Cattery Management
• Animal Collection Management
• Wildlife Rehabilitation
Assessment is by internally assessed coursework, both written, practical and oral.

Final award
Edexcel (BTEC) National Diploma in Animal Management. Additional qualifications which may be studied alongside the National Diploma include: NVQ Animal Care, Animal Transport and CLAIT.

Entry requirements
An interest in working with animals and general animal knowledge, along with a good general education are essential. You should possess one or more of the following:-
• Four passes at GCSE grades A* to C, including Maths, Science and English.
• A BTEC First Diploma at Merit level in addition to working at Level 2 literacy.
• A National Certificate in Animal Care, in addition to working at Level 2 literacy.
• A Level 2 work-based diploma in Animal Care plus evidence of working at Level 2 literacy.
If you apply for this course you will be invited for an interview and to attend an assessment day.

Additional information
This course is offered at Common Leys Farm.
*Students aged 16-18 will not be required to pay the full course fee, in most cases your fee will not exceed £150. Please contact us if you need more information regarding fees for full-time courses.

Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s)
EFSC102P Common Leys Farm Campus 2 year Sep 2010 Mon to Fri