Animal Care - Intermediate - BTEC First Diploma
BTEC
In Eccles, Salford
Price on request
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Eccles, salford
Important information
Government funding available
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Location
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Eccles, Salford
(Greater Manchester)
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Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ
Start date
On request
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Course programme
Animal Care - Intermediate - BTEC First Diploma
This is a nationally recognised qualification for those wishing to enter careers in the animal industry or to achieve a higher qualification in this area. We have a fantastic animal suite that consists of small pets and reptiles.
What will I study?
On the course you will study three core units:
· Work-related experience in animal care.
· Animal care industry and organisation.
· Animal accommodation, handling and care.
Then three additional specialist units from:
· Animal care.
· Introduction to biology.
· Habitat establishment and maintenance.
· Animal health.
· Retail and customer service.
· Breeds and grooming.
· Animal nursing.
One unit will be completed during work experience, one day a week in the animal sector.
How is the course assessed?
You will be assessed on your coursework and report writing.
What enrichment will there be?
Activities can include:
· Visits to zoos, aquariums and farms.
· HE taster days.
· Fundraising activities.
· Trips to farms.
What could I do next?
This First Diploma is a specialist work-related qualification which can lead on to a Level 3 qualification in Animal Management which will then lead to higher education opportunities/ further study.
Career opportunities could include practical animal care, pet shops, zoos and ancillary supply industries.
Animal Care - Intermediate - BTEC First Diploma
Price on request