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Animal Management HNC Level 4
HNC
This course will provide students with the key knowledge and practical skills required in the animal management sector.
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Level 4
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - TBC Subject to validation
Where - Taylor Hill Centre
Course Overview
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Animal Management has been developed for individuals who have a passion for animals and are keen to further develop their knowledge of animal health, welfare and biology.
Units could include:
Animal behaviour
Animal health and welfare
Business and the business environment
Managing a successful project (Pearson set unit)
Ecological principles
Exotics
Management of animal collections
Anatomy and physiology
Animal behaviour
Animal health and welfare
Business and the business environment
Managing a successful project (Pearson set unit)
Ecological principles
Exotics
Management of animal collections
Anatomy and physiology
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of animal management and will equip you with the necessary knowledge to assess the welfare needs of animals, enable you to acquire practical animal management skills and master essential study skills and husbandry techniques.
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Animal Management has been developed for individuals who have a passion for animals and are keen to further develop their knowledge of animal health, welfare and biology.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of animal management and will equip you with the necessary knowledge to assess the welfare needs of animals, enable you to acquire practical animal management skills and master essential study skills and husbandry techniques.
Units could include:
Animal behaviour
Animal health and welfare
Business and the business environment
Managing a successful project (Pearson set unit)
Ecological principles
Exotics
Management of animal collections
Anatomy and physiology
Animal behaviour
Animal health and welfare
Business and the business environment
Managing a successful project (Pearson set unit)
Ecological principles
Exotics
Management of animal collections
Anatomy and physiology
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BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP or 64 UCAS points and GCSE English and maths grade C (4) or above.
From the HNC you can progress onto the HND or find employment within the animal sector.
Animal keeper, wildlife technician, animal health officer, animal rescue worker, animal care lecturer, animal handler
£6950
The following course-related costs are not included in the fees:
The cost of books that you might wish to purchase
Additonal printing over the termly print allowance
Any optional trips that may be offered as part of the course
You will be assessed by a mixture of assignments, set projects, presentations and some on-line assessment.
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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