Animal Management (Vocational)

Outline

You will study a range of animal collections including large and small mammals, exotics, invertebrates, and aquatics. Units of study are selected to allow you to develop a broad understanding of all aspects of animal management including animal health and welfare, husbandry, and sciences of domestic, exotic, and wildlife species. Hands-on practical skills are developed during practical sessions in our animal centre, laboratories, Ryders Equestrian Centre, and veterinary nursing suite.All students complete work experience as part of their course:Level 1: 60 Hours Internal PlacementLevel 2: 150 Hours External PlacementLevel 3: 150 Hours External Placement

Progression

Entry Requirements

Level 1 ABC Certificate in Practical Small Animal Care Skills + Level 1 City and Guilds Extended Certificate in Employability Skills:As part of this programme, you will study functional skills English and maths.Entry Requirements: a keen interest in animal care, no formal qualifications are necessary Assessment Methods: practical assessment and short answer written questionsLevel 1 City and Guilds Diploma Land-Based Studies (Animal and Equine):As part of this programme, you will study functional skills English and maths.Entry Requirements: E3/GCSE Grade 2 in English Language and MathsAssessment Methods: multiple-choice exams, controlled assignments, and practical assessmentsLevel 2 ABC Diploma in Work-Based Animal and Equine Care (Animal Care and Welfare):As part of this programme, you will study GCSE English and maths.Entry Requirements: 3 GCSE’s Grade 3/D, to include English Language and MathsAssessment Methods: practical assessments, written assignments, and exams.Level 2 City and Guilds Technical Certificate Animal Care:As part of this programme, you will study GCSE English and maths.Entry Requirements: 3 GCSE’s Grade 3/D in English Language, Maths and ScienceAssessment Methods: synoptic assignment and exam, multiple-choice exams, controlled assignments, and practical assessmentsLevel 3 ABC Diploma in Work-Based Animal and Equine Care (Animal Care and Welfare):As part of this programme, you will study GCSE maths and biology.Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE’s Grade 4/C, to include English Language and Garde D/3 in Maths and Science.Assessment Methods: practical assessments, written assignments, and exams.Level 3 City and Guilds Advanced Technical Certificate in Animal Management 360 with progression onto Level 3 City and Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management 720:As part of this programme, you will study GCSE maths or biology.Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE’s Grade 4/C, to include English Language and either Maths or Science (Grade 3/D in the other)Assessment Methods: synoptic assignment and exam, multiple-choice exams, written exams, controlled assignments, and practical assessmentsLevel 3 City and Guilds Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management 540 with progression onto Level 3 City and Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management 1080 (Zoos):Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE’s Grade 4/C, in English Language, Maths and ScienceAssessment Methods: synoptic assignment and exam, multiple-choice exams, written exams, controlled assignments, and practical assessments

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