Animal Husbandry (Specific Animals)

Course summary

This work-related programme will cover the knowledge and technical skills that you will need to progress into Higher Education or to gain employment within the animal care industry. This Extended Diploma challenges you with a combination of practical and theory sessions. Theory sessions in this course include animal behaviour, wildlife rehabilitation, ecology, animal welfare and zoo management. Practical work takes place at the college's Animal Care Unit, where you will develop skills in handling and caring for a range of small and large animals. We work closely with the Blue Cross animal charity on our rehoming centre for cats. This course forms part of a programme study which will be tailored individually to boost your employability and which will include Maths and English as necessary. The course is made up of a selection of different modules. You will study these modules over the two years and put the skills you learn to use by accumulating 300 hours of work experience. Modules/Units include: • Animal Accommodation • Animal Anatomy & Physiology • Animal Biology • Animal Feeding and Nutrition • Animal Handling and Safe Working • Animal Health and Welfare • Estates Skills • Ecology and Conservation • Exotic Health and Husbandry • Specialist Project • Wildlife Management and Rehabilitation • Work Experience • Zoological Collections • Kennel and Cattery Management • Pet Store Design and Management *The route followed in the second year of the course is Animal Management. As part of this course you will be required to attend an external work placement for a total of 315 hours over the duration of your course, the awarding body determines the number of hours required to pass this qualification.