Animal Care HNC
HNC
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
HNC
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
This full-time course is suitable for anyone who has a serious interest in the care and welfare of animals and who wishes to develop their understanding and skills in this area.
As well as giving you a thorough understanding of subjects related to animal care, housing, welfare and husbandry, this HNC gives you the practical skills and confidence you need to work in the industry. Covering subjects like animal anatomy and physiology, animal behaviour, health, disease and nutrition, it teaches how to provide the highest standards of care and welfare for the animals you work with. Graduates will have the skills they need to take on a supervisory level job within the animal care industry. Alternatively, if you'd like to continue your studies, this course offers access to our HND in Animal Care.
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Subjects
- IT
- Animal Care
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Nutrition
- Animal Behaviour
- Full Time
- Industry
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Disease
Course programme
What Will I Learn
The main themes of the course include:
- Small Animal Health and Disease
- Animal Welfare
- Small Animal Nutrition
- Animal Behaviour
- Companion Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- Companion Animal Handling and First Aid
How Will I Learn: This is a full time course which is comprised of a combination of theoretical and some practical elements. You will also be expected to undertake self study and complete a number of written assignments and assessments.
Progression Opportunities: Progression to HND year 2 is at the discretion of the college. Progression to years 1or 2 of a degree course may be possible.
Animal Care HNC