Animal handling courses

...Suitable for: those working in or wishing to work in the animal related indusrty, including kennel staff, animal welfare, dog walkers, dog trainers and pet sitters...

...This is a very popular introductory level course which could help you get a job with veterinary practices, animal welfare and rescue, boarding kennels and catteries, pet stores or grooming parlours. You could also progress onto a National Award or National Certificate in Animal Management...

...Have some prior experience of handling or looking after horses. Suitable footwear i.e. a sturdy pair of work boots, waterproof coat. Just finishing...

...Practical Sheep Handling and Management At: Myerscough College, Preston Fees: £65 Course Length: 1 Day Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm Dates Available Start... Learn about: IT Management...

...Suitable for: those working within the animal care industry in a supervisory or mangaement position or looking for promotion or a change in career...

... facilities of a modern university. Here you will explore the more academic understanding of animal...

...This specialist course is designed to provide you with the academic knowledge and skills to progress onto degree level study or a career within animal management. You'll be taking your learning to the next level with the study of animal science such as genetics, biology and animal behaviour... Learn about: Animal Biology, Animal Feeding, Zoo health...

...This course is designed to give you the skills you need to either progress in education or into employment. It will cover all aspects of animal care including grooming, animal health and habitat management... Learn about: Animal Nutrition, Animal grooming, Veterinary Medicine...

...You will cover a range of units, including the health and wellbeing of animals, animal accommodation, exercising animals, feeding animals and working safely... Learn about: Animal Care...

... health and nursing. Throughout the course, you will be required to complete work experience on the animal unit to further develop your practical skills, in addition to work experience in the industry throughout the year... Learn about: Animal Care...

...This course will give you the chance to develop a range of real employability skills as well as the personal qualities and attitudes essential for success in a working life with animals. If you achieve at Distinction level you will qualify to progress to the Level 3 course... Learn about: Animal Care...

...Assessment is on-going with practical observations, written assignments and presentations It is expected that you allow time for home study and completion of assignments Career Progression Animal Management Level 3 Employment in kennels, dog groomers, pet stores, animal centres or rescue centres... Learn about: Animal Care...

... Apprenticeship will vary depending on your employer, but you could learn about implementing monitoring and evaluating plans for the health and welfare of animals, promoting, monitoring and maintaining health, safety and security of the workplace and planning the handling and restraint of animals. You wil... Learn about: Animal Care...

...This Animal Behaviour and Welfare course at Oxford Brookes University has been designed with input from local employers, and aims to meet skills shortages in animal-related industries. The total UK animal health market is worth around £360 million per annum... Learn about: Animal Behaviour, Skills and Training...

...This short leisure course is designed for people wanting to keep a range of exotic animals; focusing on reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. The course covers the basics in exotic care so no prior knowledge is needed. The course is delivered by an experienced Animal Management tutor... Learn about: Animal Care, Exotic animals, Feeding technique...

...This course is designed to give students the skills and experience of working with small animals with the aim of progressing to higher level qualifications or into work... Learn about: Veterinary Career, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Behaviour...

.... Mandatory Units: Assist with moving and handling animals Assist with animal feedstuffs Maintaining a safe and effective working environment Assist with...

... skills will be developed. This qualification is split into /Certificate/Diploma with the Certificate building towards the Diploma Level 2. It is expected that most learners will progress through the Certificate to complete the Diploma to practice within the field of Animal Care...

... Accommodation and Handling Small Animal Husbandry: Health Care Small Animal Husbandry: Reptiles and Amphibians Small Animal Husbandry: Aquatics Basic Reception...

...This course has been designed for anyone interested in pursuing a career working with animals. You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience, handling and caring for a range of species, from domestic animals to farm animals and exotic species...