On successful completion of this course with a Merit and a Distinction in Biology plus GCSE maths and English at 4, you can progress to the Animal Management Extended Diploma Level 3 or employment as an: Animal Technician Animal Care Shelter Worker Pet Shop Assistant Kennel or Cattery Worker
Animal Studies
Animal Care Technical Diploma Level 2
- Course Type: Diploma/Certificate
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
If you want to develop the practical skills and experience you need to pursue a career working with animals, this is the course for you!. You will learn how to maintain animal accommodation, practical feeding, caring for exotic animals and their biology. You will undertake compulsory work experience to expand your knowledge, working in real life animal care settings.
What is covered?
You will study the following units: Practical animal health Introduction to animal biology and health Animal care work placement Animal welfare Animal behaviour assessment and safe handling Feeding, accommodating and moving animals
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including English Language and/or maths and a science.
You will learn through a combination of theory and practical-based learning including written assesments, group discussions, presentations and practical handling.
The course includes external exams in Animal Biology and Animal Welfare You will learn through a combination of theory and practical-based learning including written assesments, group discussions, presentations and practical handling. The remainder of the units are assessed through ongoing assignments and practical handling of a variety of species.
There are hands-on practical elements to this course and steel toe capped boots and sensible clothing is required, including a Stamford College tunic which is available to purchase from our website. These are essential and must be worn whilst working on the Animal Studies Unit. Additionally, all jewellery, piercings, false nails and nail varnish must be removed during practical sessions and long hair tied back. Please see our student support webpages to see if the college can financially support the purchase of these items https://www.stamford.ac.uk/college-life
Start date: 02/09/2024
Course Code
STD2AN4AF$
Duration
1 Year
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
College helped me get the grades I achieved by supporting me and pushing me to do my best. I am now progressing onto University Centre Peterborough’s Animal Management HND.
Natasha Moroz
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