Full Time NC Animal Care

NC Animal Care

Course Content:
This course consists of both practical and theoretical units awarded by SQA. These include:

Small Animal Husbandry
Accommodation and Handling
Small Animal Husbandry: Health Care
Small Animal Husbandry: Reptiles and Amphibians
Small Animal Husbandry: Aquatics
Basic Reception Skills
Record Keeping and Handling Stock

The course also includes Core Skills (Communication, Numeracy and Information Technology), a Work Placement and a Residential element at Barony College, Dumfries

SCQF Level: 5

Entry Requirements:
3 Standard Grades (at General level or above) including English and a Science or equivalent qualification. Mature students will be considered at interview.

Students must be over 16 years of age.

A genuine interest in animal care

Sudy Mode:
Full-Time.

Progression To:
Pre-Veterinary nursing course, HNC/D Animal Care.

Career Paths:
Employment in the Retail Animal Sector.

Applications for this course (session 2009/10) will now be added to a waiting list.