Students
CERTIFICATE IN LAND-BASED STUDIES (ANIMAL CARE) (LEVEL 1)
Resources
- New multi-million pound animal management, veterinary nursing and dog grooming facility (opening Spring 2009)
- Specialist rooms for aquatics, reptiles, invertebrates and small mammals
- Extensive paddock facilities housing a range of grazing animals
- 6 bay, custom built aviaries for exotic birds
- Commercial dog grooming parlour
- Fully equipped veterinary examination room
Typical Employers
Animal rescue centres, animal charities, zoos and wildlife parks, as well as educational institutions and retail outlets.
Industry Links
Students benefit from a wide range of contacts such as local zoos, wildlife parks and rare breeds centres together with veterinary practices, pet shops, kennels, groomers and rescue operations such as Battersea Dogs Home.
This highly practical course is an ideal starting point for those students with little or no qualifications. Covering the basics of handling, feeding and the setting up of accommodation for a wide range of species, this course will enable you to learn how to work safely, care for and maintain animal accommodation in our custom built animal management unit.
Entry Requirements Students should be at Entry Level 3 or working towards Level 1.
Additional Experience
Students should have a keen interest in the subject.
Location
Canterbury, Hadlow, Mottingham
Course Duration
1 year, 3 days per week.
Course Content
Assessment Method
Short multiple-choice examinations, plus a portfolio of evidence will be marked by an external examiner.
Progression Routes
Successful students can further enhance their skills by enrolling onto the First Diploma in Animal Care or, should they wish to, progress straight into industry.
Specialist Equipment Needed
You will need steel toe-capped boots, waterproof clothing and Hadlow College jumper and t-shirt.