If you’re serious about a career working with animals, this is the study programme for you. You’ll be learning by handling the animals in the College’s collection of small mammals and exotic species, undertaking work experience placements and going on visits such as to The Deep, Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Swithens Farm. Year 1 • Animal Biology • Animal Welfare & Ethics • Practical Animal Husbandry • Animal Behaviour • Animal Health and Diseases • Work Experience in the Animal Sector • Zoological Animal Health & Husbandry Year 2 • Animal Breeding & Genetics • Investigative Research Project • Advanced Animal Nutrition • Human & Animal Interaction • Principles of Animal Nursing • Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Management Either • Practical Skills in Animal Science • Animal Metabolism Or • Animal Management in a Retail Environment Exotic Animal Husbandry
4 GCSEs in grades 9-4, including English or maths and a 3 in the other OR 4 GCSEs 9-4 and Level 2 in either English or maths, and grade 3 or Level 1 in the other OR Level 2 Technical Diploma in Animal Care at Merit grade plus, Level 2 English and maths.
Level 3 there are exam elements for Animal Biology, Animal Welfare & Ethics and Animal Breeding & Genetics. Remaining units have graded assignments to complete.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH |
If you’re serious about a career working with animals, this is the study programme for you. You’ll be learning by handling the animals in the College’s collection of small mammals and exotic species, undertaking work experience placements and going on visits such as to The Deep, Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Swithens Farm. Year 1 • Animal Biology • Animal Welfare & Ethics • Practical Animal Husbandry • Animal Behaviour • Animal Health and Diseases • Work Experience in the Animal Sector • Zoological Animal Health & Husbandry Year 2 • Animal Breeding & Genetics • Investigative Research Project • Advanced Animal Nutrition • Human & Animal Interaction • Principles of Animal Nursing • Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Management Either • Practical Skills in Animal Science • Animal Metabolism Or • Animal Management in a Retail Environment Exotic Animal Husbandry
4 GCSEs in grades 9-4, including English or maths and a 3 in the other OR 4 GCSEs 9-4 and Level 2 in either English or maths, and grade 3 or Level 1 in the other OR Level 2 Technical Diploma in Animal Care at Merit grade plus, Level 2 English and maths.
Level 3 there are exam elements for Animal Biology, Animal Welfare & Ethics and Animal Breeding & Genetics. Remaining units have graded assignments to complete.