Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management

Subject Area: Course code: Course Type:
Animal Welfare & Science AC237A01/21/2 Further Education

Course Information

This qualification is perfect for you if you would like to pursue a career working with animals, developing your practical skills as well as building essential knowledge to enable you to progress into higher education or employment. We have a wide range of animals including small mammals, companion animals, exotic species and livestock whilst set in the beautiful Dorset countryside.

This course requires an industry placement with a minimum 315 hrs in the first year of study and 150 hrs of work experience in the second year of study, enabling beneficial experience to go onto your Curriculum Vitae or personal statement.

Overview

Qualification
  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management
Course Content
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Trainee zoo keeper, Animal technician/carer, Wildlife warden, Nature officer, Project officer, Zoo keeper, Trainee aquarist.

Dates & Fees

Dates & Times
Start date: End date: Start time: End time:
06-Sep-2021 (Already Started) 24-Jun-2023 9.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m.
Attendance
Mode of attendance
Full Time
Timetable
Day of the week Number of sessions
Various
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.
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?

Applications for this course are now closed. If you'd like to know when there will be another or need more information we are happy to answer any questions.