Animal Management - Level 3

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

What will you be working towards?

Code 7125
Qualification Type Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Qualification Level Level 3
Course type Full Time

Overview

This qualification is for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills and knowledge that will lead to meaningful employment in the animal care industry. It gives you the opportunity to study a range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge that build upon the core animal management skills. Learners will explore a wide range of industry areas.

Details

Compulsory topics include:

  • Animal Health and Diseases
  • Animal Biology
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Animal behaviour
  • Animal Welfare and Ethics 
  • Work Experience (150hr each year) = 300 hours in total Other units include:
  • Animal and Human Interaction
  • Wildlife Ecology and Conversation Management
  • Exotic Husbandry
  • Zoological Health and Husbandry
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Animal Boarding Establishments
  • Farm Livestock Husbandry
  • Principles of Animal Nursing

How will it be delivered?

This programme is assessed by a combination of external exams, written tests, projects, assignment work and demonstration of competence in a range of practical tasks. This is a two-year programme and extended diploma courses have three achievement points. You will work towards the Subsidiary Diploma qualification in the first year of the course and will have the opportunity to work towards either the Diploma or the Extended Diploma in the second year.

Entry requirements

You will need:

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, including English, Maths and Science Mature applicants may be considered based on previous experience

Your next steps...

The College of West Anglia offers many opportunities to continue studying from entry level through to degrees at University Centre West Anglia. Some of the courses available for those who have successfully completed this course include:

  • FdSc Veterinary Nursing and Applied Animal Behaviour (Cambridge) 
  • BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing and Applied Animal Behaviour (Cambridge)
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College of West Anglia

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Landbeach Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6DB

Available dates

07/09/2021 to 07/09/2023
College of West Anglia (Cambridge Campus)
2 Year(s)
Full time
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