Overview
Qualification
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Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management
Course Content
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Topics include:
Animal husbandry including feeding and accommodation maintainence
Wildlife, ecology, conservation and rehabilitation
Animal behaviour, health and welfare
Animal sciences and nutrition
Pet store, kennel and cattery design and management
Estate skills
Livestock
Avian and exotic husbandry
Entry Requirements
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4 GCSEs Grade 4/C or above to include English and math.
Science GCSE minimum of a triple grade 5 or double grade 5/6 in Biology.
Experience of working with animals.
Enthusiasm to work with a wide range of species.
Next Steps
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Employment or Higher Education. This course will meet the requirement for HE at Kingston Maurward College and for other HE couress across the UK but students are advised to seek clarification on the exact requirements for any course they are considering applying for to ensure the units offered on this course meet the requirements.
Career Opportunities
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Trainee zoo keeper, Animal technician/carer, Wildlife warden, Nature officer, Project officer, Zoo keeper, Trainee aquarist.
Dates & Fees
Dates & Times
Start date:
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End time:
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06-Sep-2021 |
24-Jun-2023 |
9.00 a.m. |
4.00 p.m. |
Attendance
Mode of attendance
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Full Time |
Timetable
Day of the week
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Number of sessions
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Mon, Tue, Wed or Wed, Thu, Fri |
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Course Fees
There are no course fees for eligible students aged 16-18. Students aged 19-25 may also be eligible for government funding or a student loan depending on their circumstances.
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College uniform including steel toe capped boots.Exam resits.Trips. |
Materials Required
Basic stationery - pens, pencils, A4 lever arch files, ruler and eraser. Access to IT equipment both at home and at College.
What's next?
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