Animal Management - Entry Level Diploma (College Course)
- Pibwrlwyd Campus
This course is a full-time programme which offers a range of exciting skills and learning opportunities for those who are passionate about animals.
The one-year course focuses on developing the skills required by employers in the animal management industry which enable learners to progress onto employment or higher-level courses in this subject area.
Practical experience is a vital aspect of securing a job role with the land-based industry, as a result 300 hours of work experience are also required to help gain a better understanding of the industry and to benefit those applying for careers within the industry.
Students are expected to find and organise a placement themselves, within the sector they would like to work in. In order to allow students to reach the required number of hours, they will spend 3 days a week in college and the other 2 days out on work placement. As a result, it is imperative that students secure a work placement within the first month of starting the course.
Course details
- Full time
- English
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- Students gain practical experience with a range of companion, small mammals, livestock, aquatic and exotic animal species on and off campus.
- Taking part in visits and workshops involving employers which are organised as part of the course and relate specifically to course modules.
- Work experience (300 hours) is a mandatory element of the course and aims to develop your employability skills within the industry. This must be arranged by the student.
- There is plenty of access to learning support services.
Students will study a number of units which will include:
- Understand and Promote Animal Health
- Manage Animal Accommodation
- Plan and Monitor Animal Feeding
- Understand the Principles of Animal Biology
- Undertake Animal Handling and Safe Working
- Undertake and Review Work Related Experience in the Land-based Industries
- Understand and Interpret Animal Behaviour and Communication
- Understand Animal Welfare and Breed Development
- Understand the Principles and Carry Out the Practice of Exotic Animal Care and Husbandry
- Understand the Principles of Aquatics Husbandry and Management
Students will also develop their skills as part of the course, which may involve GCSE mathematics or English, or a Welsh Skills course.
- This course is designed to help you find work with animals, perhaps in a kennel or cattery, a dog grooming parlour or pet shop.
- You may have some experience in animal care and want to develop the skills to be a more senior worker or manager, or to prepare for higher-level training.
- Learners may go onto Higher Education as this qualification has UCAS points, however, you should check the points that are required for your course of interest.
- This course awards the following UCAS points:
- Grade D* - 84
- Grade D - 72
- Grade M - 48
- Grade P - 24
Each unit has one assignment that is made up of a series of tasks. These tasks vary in their structure,and include a mix of:
- written reports
- practical tasks
- posters
- leaflets
- presentations
- portfolios
- booklets
- and more
This varied method of assessment allows our diverse range of students to showcase their individual strengths.
- New students must have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs with an A*-D grade, and these must include either mathematics, English, or Welsh first language.
- Progressing students must have achieved a minimum of a Pass in a Level 2 animal qualification, plus a minimum of 70% attendance, a successful interview, and have achieved either their English, Welsh first language, or mathematics GCSE.
- All applicants must be aged 16 or above.
- You will have access to a range of equipment and resources at college, however you will also be expected to purchase specific clothing for practical sessions namely overalls, scrubs, waterproofs, and wellingtons (ideally steel toe capped). The cost should be no more than £150 and this can be discussed at the interview stage.
- Hoodies and tops with the college logo can be purchased, though this is optional.
- All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
- You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.