This qualification is aimed at students who may wish to work in the animal management or training industry, or progress to further learning and /or training in this sector. Career progression may include an Advanced Apprenticeship in Animal Management, or a related university degree. Students will gain a broad scientific and practical introduction to handling and caring for a range of farm, small and exotic animals, together with related work experience. Only upon successful completion of the first year, will students be invited to complete the second year of the qualification. Course Content: The following units are compulsory for single option students: • 301- Understand and promote animal health In addition, these units are mandatory for double option students: • 302- Manage animal accommodation • 304- Plan and monitor animal feeding • 305- Understand the principles of animal biology • 306- Undertake animal handling and safe working • 307- Undertake and review work related experience In addition there will be optional units, which may be adjusted to reflect the student cohort: • 303- Understand animal anatomy and physiology • 310- Understand and interpret animal behaviour and communication • 311- Understand the principles of animal nursing.
+ 4 GCSEs at 5 or above (including English Language or Maths and Science)
Assessment Criteria To gain this qualification, students will complete the following assessments: • Internally marked assessments for each unit both practical and theoretical • A work experience portfolio Please note this course is one year only in the first instance. Only upon successful completion of the first year, will students be invited to complete the second year qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH |
This qualification is aimed at students who may wish to work in the animal management or training industry, or progress to further learning and /or training in this sector. Career progression may include an Advanced Apprenticeship in Animal Management, or a related university degree. Students will gain a broad scientific and practical introduction to handling and caring for a range of farm, small and exotic animals, together with related work experience. Only upon successful completion of the first year, will students be invited to complete the second year of the qualification. Course Content: The following units are compulsory for single option students: • 301- Understand and promote animal health In addition, these units are mandatory for double option students: • 302- Manage animal accommodation • 304- Plan and monitor animal feeding • 305- Understand the principles of animal biology • 306- Undertake animal handling and safe working • 307- Undertake and review work related experience In addition there will be optional units, which may be adjusted to reflect the student cohort: • 303- Understand animal anatomy and physiology • 310- Understand and interpret animal behaviour and communication • 311- Understand the principles of animal nursing.
+ 4 GCSEs at 5 or above (including English Language or Maths and Science)
Assessment Criteria To gain this qualification, students will complete the following assessments: • Internally marked assessments for each unit both practical and theoretical • A work experience portfolio Please note this course is one year only in the first instance. Only upon successful completion of the first year, will students be invited to complete the second year qualification.