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LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Students handling a reptile, demonstrating Animal management courses at Hadlow College

Resources

  • Multi-million pound animal management home to a range of species
  • Small mammals, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, aquatics and grazing animals
  • Extensive paddock facilities
  • 6 custom built aviaries for exotic birds
  • Commercial dog grooming salon
  • Fully functioning veterinary nursing training suite equipped for teaching purposes.

Typical Employers
Animal rescue centres, animal charities, zoos and wildlife parks, as well as educational institutions and retail outlets.

Industry Links

Students benefit from close ties with a number of different organisations including the Wildlife Heritage Foundation, the Kent Wildlife Trust as well as local zoos, wildlife parks and rare breed centres.

More about Animal Management faculty

Enabling you to develop practical skills and knowledge which are needed in a wide variety of animal management related jobs, this course takes full advantage of the range of species housed in our custom built animal management unit. Throughout the two years you will undertake a work placement of 1 day per week and gain an insight into future careers. You will also carry out approximately 10 weekend and holiday days at the unit to further develop your practical skills, and in your second year, be required to supervise other students during routine duties.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have 4 GCSEs at grades A* - C, 2 of which must be English, Maths or Science or have a full level 2 qualification at Merit in a relevant subject.

Additional Experience
Life experiences will be taken into account when considering applications.

Location
Canterbury, Hadlow, Mottingham

Course Duration
2 years, 4 days per week

Course Content

Year 1

  • Manage animal accommodation
  • Plan and monitor animal feeding
  • Understand the principles of wildlife population surveys, ecology and conservation
  • Understand and interpret animal behaviour and communication
  • Understand and promote animal health
  • Understand and undertake wildlife management and rehabilitation
  • Understand animal welfare and breed development
  • Understand and carry out the practice of exotic animal health and husbandry
  • Understand the principles of animal biology
  • Undertake animal handling and safe working
  • Functional skills

 

Year 2

  • Understand animal anatomy and physiology
  • Understand the principles and carry out the practice of biochemistry and microbiology
  • Understand the principles of animal nursing
  • Undertake kennel and cattery management
  • Business management in the land-based sector
  • Understand the principles of animal nutrition
  • Understand the principles of animal breeding and genetics
  • Undertake an Investigative project in the land-based sector
  • Undertake and review work related experience in the land-based industries
  • Functional skills

Assessment Method
Continuous assessment through assignments, tests and practical observations. Students are encouraged to relate theory to practice in all assessments.

Progression Routes
Successful students can progress into higher education with the FdSc or BSc (Hons) programmes. Alternatively they can pursue a career in industry at a technical or supervisory level.

Specialist Equipment Needed
You will need steel toe-capped boots, waterproof clothing and Hadlow College jumper and t-shirt.