Full Time Animal Management

Animal Management
Qualification: BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA

Programme Area: Landbased

Description:
This practical course will teach you skills that are important when looking for work with animals or applying to study animal care at a higher level. A BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to three A-Levels. The course is made up of six core units:

· animal health
· animal biology
· anatomy and physiology
· practical handling and husbandry
· investigative project
· work experience

There are also ten specialist units in:

· business management
· animal nutrition
· animal nursing
· customer care
· animal welfare
· animal behaviour
· exotic animal management
· farm livestock management
· kennel and cattery management
· horse husbandry.

Progression:
Higher education at HND or degree level, or a career working with animals.

Entry Requirements:
BTEC First Diploma at Merit or above in a related subject, an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject or four GCSEs at grade C or above, preferably with English, Maths and Science. Some experience is desirable.

Campus : - Usk

Mode of attendance:
Full time for 2 years