Animal care zoo courses

...This course has been specially designed for students aiming for a career in animal behaviour and welfare. It provides a combination of academic study, with handson training and experience in animal management, and covers a broad base of knowledge and skills. You will have regular practical contact...

...You will be studying the following units: Animal Nutrition. Animal Health. Animal Science. Behaviour and Training. Handling and Safe Working. Housing. Animals in Society. Business and Research. Wildlife. Exotics. Zoo Animals. Course content may be subject to change. Key Skills may be taken...

..., preferably biology. More entry requirement details. Location Canterbury School Human and Life Sciences More about BSc Animal Science 17/18 - Canterbury Christ Church University... Learn about: IT Management...

...This unit aims to provide students with a broad'based awareness and understanding of legislation relevant to animal keeping (companion, commercial, conservation and research contexts). Against this underpinning knowledge, the unit will develop the student's ability to consider moral and ethical...

...This course allows you to further improve your animal experience and confidence through practical work with our range of reptiles, mammals, birds and paddock animals in our new animal centre facilities. It also helps to develop your academic skills in order to progress to university... Learn about: IT Management...

... to enable you to recognise the signs of good and ill health in animals, to carry out animal health checks and to produce animal health plans. It focuses on food type nutritional values so that you can calculate the dietary requirements for animals at different stages of their life. You’ll investigate...

...Aged 16-19 and interested in animal care? Want to work in zoos, as a veterinary nurse, or as a scientist designing pet food? This Level 3 Extended Diploma could be just the thing for you... Learn about: Animal Care, IT Management...

... or simply gain a greater understanding of this fascinating subject, this course will help to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills required. You will be introduced to life in the animal sector and the current issues and debates surrounding animals and welfare, as well as study and learn... Learn about: Animal Behaviour, Skills and Training...

...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...

...Successful candidates will be eligible to progress to the BTEC Level 2 in Animal Care (subject to achieving a merit). This programme also provides underpinning knowledge for National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ' s) and therefore supports entry to employment...

... at Derby College. Entry requirements This course is suitable for anyone aged eight years and over. You should have a general interest in zoological animal health and husbandry. You should also have a keen willingness to participate in both the practical and theory aspects of the course... Learn about: Animal Care...

...Animal health and welfare, animal behavioural patterns., the breeding and nursing of animals , the management of farm livestock ,Business management, practical animal husbandry and carrying out an investigative project. Personal, communication, numeracy and IT skills will be developed....

...Students who already have relevant practical experience will find that this qualification provides a sound understanding of the animal care industry. Mature students in particular will benefit from the balance of practical work, lectures, private study, demonstrations and visits contained within...

... year, with progression to a second year to complete the BTEC National Diploma in Animal...

...The National Diploma in Animal Management is a full-time, two-year course which combines practical and theory sessions. This course will enable you to progress to a degree or to get a job working with animals, potentially at a supervisory level, in a variety of places, such as Veterinary Surgeries...

.... Relevant work experience in the Animal Care industry (a minimum of two weeks in duration) must have been completed with a satisfactory reference in support... Learn about: IT Management...

... with a comprehensive understanding of animal behaviour and ultimately equip them with the necessary...

...Develop sound foundation knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology as a basis to understanding care and/or management of animals in domesticated or wild situations. This is a starting point for working with animals in any situation (farms, pets, zoos, wildlife, animal protection)... Learn about: Anatomy and Physiology, Quality Training...

...The full-time Animal Care First Diploma is a one-year, work-related course. It covers the basic knowledge and technical, practical skills that you will need to progress to more advanced study or to gain employment within the animal care industry...

... to show a strong commitment to the industry and a strong personal statement. Relevant work experience in the Animal Care industry (a minimum of two weeks... Learn about: IT Management...