Full time Introduction to Animal Care AC110

Vocational qualification

In Dorchester

£ 499 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Dorchester

  • Duration

    34 Weeks

Working with animals is a truly rewarding career and this exciting course offers you the opportunity to develop your interest and skills in caring for a wide variety of animals and their varying environments while preparing you for employment or progression on to further courses.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Dorchester (Dorset)
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DT2 8PY

Start date

On request

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Course programme


Introduction to Animal Care AC110
QualificationCity and Guilds NPTC National Certificate in Animal Care
Qualification Level
Level : 2
What do these levels mean?

Duration :3 days / week for 34 weeks (full time)

Times :3 days / week: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Dates :7.09.09 - 2.07.10

Run by : Animal Care Department.
Tutor : Michele Akers

Awarding Body
City & Guilds NPTC

Is it right for me?
Working with animals is a truly rewarding career and this exciting course offers you the opportunity to develop your interest and skills in caring for a wide variety of animals and their varying environments while preparing you for employment or progression on to further courses.

What qualifications will I need?
Four GCSEs at Grade D or above (including English Language, Science and Maths) or a First Certificate/Diploma in Animal Care at Merit or Distiction level and GCSE English Language and Science Grade D. A genuine interest in animals, willingness to learn and the ability to cope with written work in a classroom environment.

What will I be learning about?
Four core units:
  • Animal health and wellbeing
  • Feeding and watering animals
  • Work related experience in the land based sector
  • Safe working with and around animals

Seven additional units:
  • Introduction to animal science
  • Animal housing
  • Animal behaviour and handling
  • Small business practices in the land based sector
  • Kennel and cattery husbandry
  • Horse care
  • Care of small animals and birds
  • Functions skills: English, Maths and ICT

What is involved?
A one year course at Kingston Maurward consisting of lectures, demonstrations, practical work and visits. Four days at College with one day a week during the whole academic year for work experience at an animal care related organisation.

Where will it take me?
An ideal introductory course to a career working in pet shops, animal sanctuaries, dog kennels, catteries, horse stables, RSPCA and welfare organisations.

What else does the course include?
  • NVQ Level 1 Animal Care
  • Estate Skills Unit
  • Key / basic skills.

What materials are required?
Practical clothing is necessary at all times, and includes steel toe'capped safety boots, waterproofs and overalls for all practical work. KMC polo shirts and sweatshirts are available and can be purchased at College.
Basic stationery.
Tetanus protection is recommended.

What is next?
  • National Award in Animal Conservation & Environmental Management.
  • Vet Care Assistants.
  • NVQ Level 2 Apprenticeships.
  • BTEC National Certificate in Animal Management.
  • C&G Advanced National Certificate in Animal Management.
  • Advanced Certificate in Canine and Feline Management.

How will I be assessed?
A range of continuous assessments including written assignments and practical tests and an externally set on'line multiple choice test.

How much will it cost?
£499
Full Time Further Education
Your learning is FREE if you are a UK or EU student, aged under 19 years on 31st August in the academic year you start your course.

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Notes
Extra qualifications available:
  • College First Aid Certificate
  • Edexcel Level 2 BTEC Award in Safe Learning in the Workplace

Full time Introduction to Animal Care AC110

£ 499 + VAT