Part-Time NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (LEVEL 3)

Enabling you to develop practical skills and knowledge relating to each of the species housed in our Animal Unit, this course is complemented by work experience placements within the sector. You will undertake a work placement of 1 day per week throughout the 2 year programme so that by the end of the course you will have benefited from a valuable insight into future careers. As a result of this placement you might even gain your first job. In addition, whilst in your second year you will supervise other students in our Animal Unit. Throughout the course you will be required to carry out approximately 10 weekend and holiday days at the unit to further develop your practical skills.

Entry Requirements

• 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, with preferably 1 in Mathematics, English or Science
• National Award in a relevant subject
• First Diploma at Merit or above

Additional Experience
Life experiences will be taken into account when considering applications.

Location
Canterbury, Hadlow, Mottingham

Course Duration
Full-time: 2 years, 4.5 days per week (3.5 days at College, 1 day work experience).

Course Content

Year 1

• Practical animal handling and husbandry
• Animal health
• Animal welfare and breed development
• Animal collection management
• Animal biology
• Animal behaviour
• Animal breeding and genetics
• Kennel and cattery management
• Work experience placement
  

Year 2

• Animal nursing
• Wildlife rehabilitation
• Business management for land-based industries
• Exotic animal management
• Animal nutrition
• Animal anatomy and physiology
• Pet store management
• Farm livestock management or aquatics management
• Investigative project in the animal management sector
• Work experience placement

Assessment Method
Continuous assessment through assignments, projects, practical tests and external assessments.

Progression Routes
Successful students can progress onto a degree in Animal Management or related subjects. Alternatively they may obtain work in the industry.

Specialist Equipment Needed
You will need steel toe-capped boots, waterproof clothing and Hadlow College overalls.