National Diploma Animal Management

Vocational qualification

In Nantwich

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Nantwich

  • Duration

    2 Years

This high level course is designed to lead to careers in the animal care industry and related areas. You could also move up to a Higher Education course in a variety of biological sciences or our own BSc Degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare or our Foundation Degrees in Animal Management.

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Location

Start date

Nantwich (Cheshire)
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Reaseheath, CW5 6DF

Start date

On request

About this course

At least 4 GCSEs at C or above with English, Maths and Science, or First Diploma in Animal Care at Merit or above, with biology and health and care modules at Distinction and key skills Level 1 in two areas (communication, ICT or application of number) 2 weeks work experience is an essential prerequisite A keen interest in animals is essential

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Course programme

National Diploma Animal Management

Introduction
This high level course is designed to lead to careers in the animal care industry and related areas. You could also move up to a Higher Education course in a variety of biological sciences or our own BSc Degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare or our Foundation Degrees in Animal Management.

About the course
The National Diploma in Animal Management is a two-year course comprising 18 modules and is equivalent to 3 A levels. It incorporates a wide range of compulsory and optional modules and an industrial work experience placement, arranged by the student according to other career interests.
A range of skills such as IT, teamwork, presentation and personal organisation will be developed within the course.

The course includes
  • Practical animal handling and husbandry
  • Animal nursing
  • Animal biology
  • Animal health
  • Wildlife rehabilitation
  • Animal grooming
  • Parlour management
  • Animal behaviour
  • Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT


Length of the course
  • 2 years

What qualifications will I gain?
  • National Diploma in Animal Management
  • Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT

Course options after this programme
  • Foundation Degree in Animal Management or Animal Conservation
  • BSc (Hons) Degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare
  • BSc (Hons) Degree in Animal Management
  • BSc (Hons) Degree in Zoo Management

Career options
  • Pet store or kennels/cattery manager
  • Trainee veterinary nurse
  • Animal care technician
  • Animal rescue centre staff
  • Guide dog trainer
  • Trainee zookeeper


National Diploma Animal Management

Price on request