Animal Management Level 3
City & Guilds Extended Diploma
If you are looking for a rewarding career working with animals, then this extended diploma is the perfect course for you.
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Level 3
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 2 years
Start date - September - June
Where - Taylor Hill Centre
Course Overview
Take the steps into a fulfilling and exciting career within animal management. This course has a combination of both theory and practical sessions based at our specialist eco-friendly animal care centre, which is fully equipped with everything you need to be able to study both effectively and successfully. The course will develop your knowledge in animal health and disease, biology, physiology, and feeding and handling.
You will explore the promotion of animal health and nutrition to learn how different animals require different kinds of care. There will also be an opportunity to observe the differing animal behaviours and habits. You will investigate, research and identify a project and then present your findings, reflect and improve your analytical and presentations skills.
On site, there is a range of animals which are housed in different enclosures consisting of an aviary, reptile house, aquarium, mammal units and a small livestock area. Through practical interactions with these animals, you will have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge in animal behaviour patterns and the way animals communicate. You will learn about welfare and husbandry, regulations, and animal accommodation. You will also learn about animal breeding and genetics.
The course presents opportunities for a range of trips to zoos, sanctuaries and wildlife centres and you will be encouraged to take part in
a work placement in order to support your learning within college. Work placements help to develop communication and employability skills by providing opportunities for you to apply knowledge to practice, receive feedback, and reflect on your own experience.
Take the steps into a fulfilling and exciting career within animal management. This course has a combination of both theory and practical sessions based at our specialist eco-friendly animal care centre, which is fully equipped with everything you need to be able to study both effectively and successfully. The course will develop your knowledge in animal health and disease, biology, physiology, and feeding and handling.
On site, there is a range of animals which are housed in different enclosures consisting of an aviary, reptile house, aquarium, mammal units and a small livestock area. Through practical interactions with these animals, you will have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge in animal behaviour patterns and the way animals communicate. You will learn about welfare and husbandry, regulations, and animal accommodation. You will also learn about animal breeding and genetics.
You will explore the promotion of animal health and nutrition to learn how different animals require different kinds of care. There will also be an opportunity to observe the differing animal behaviours and habits. You will investigate, research and identify a project and then present your findings, reflect and improve your analytical and presentations skills.
The course presents opportunities for a range of trips to zoos, sanctuaries and wildlife centres and you will be encouraged to take part in
a work placement in order to support your learning within college. Work placements help to develop communication and employability skills by providing opportunities for you to apply knowledge to practice, receive feedback, and reflect on your own experience.
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A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, maths and science.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
HNC Animal Management
Degree Level Course
Employment within the animal care sector
Degree Level Course
Employment within the animal care sector
Opportunities for employment including work in vets, laboratories, animal welfare establishments, wildlife centres or commercial organisations. Successful students have progressed to employment in veterinary nursing and dog grooming.
You will be assessed through written assignments, presentations and practical work.
City & Guilds Extended Diploma
Why work in the Animal Care Industry?
Employment in Agriculture and Animal Care roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Why work in the Animal Care Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the area
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