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Animal Management L3
Calderdale College
Calderdale College, Francis Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3UZ
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
This course is designed to give you the practical skills and knowledge needed for a huge variety of jobs in animal care and related industries or for higher level study at university.
You will complete work experience, along with the opportunity to study a wide range of specialist units in animal science, business and industry related subjects.
There will be 1 external exam for Unit 3 Animal Welfare and Ethics. You will complete a further 4 modules including Animal Health and Diseases, Animal Behaviour, Practical Animal Husbandry and Work Experience. A minimum of 75 hours Industry Placement must be completed.
Course Details
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Written Assignments
Presentations
Posters
Practical Competency Assessments
External Examinations
Entry requirements
This is an advanced course suitable for those with at least 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 5 or above to include Maths or English (Science would also be advantageous if wanting to further progress onto the National Diploma), and/or a relevant Level 2 qualification at a Merit or equivalent/relevant work experience. Additionally, you may be required to undertake a taster session or task with course tutors.
Candidates will also need a satisfactory reference from their school or current tutor. Successful applicants will be asked to complete a research question prior to enrolment.
If your application is successful you will have an interview with a specialist tutor.
Your next steps...
Students may progress onto the Level 3 National Diploma in Animal Management
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