Animal Studies (Level 2) - Full-time
Course outline
This course is perfect if you enjoy and have some experience in caring for animals and you would like a career in caring for them.
You’ll learn all about:
- Land-based industries
- Animal accommodation
- Feeding and grooming
- Animal health
- Behaviour and handling
- Animal biology and breeding
You can expect work experience and visits to animal centres such as Stonebridge City Farm, the RSPCA and Cats Protection. You’ll also develop your literacy and numeracy skills while gaining a qualification to recognise your achievement.
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Location:
664 Nuthall Road
Basford Nottingham NG8 6AQ |
Date:Start: 9th September 2019 |
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Course code: C000478 / Q002629 |
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| Qualification | City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Animal Studies. |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Level | Level 2 |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need 4 GCSEs at Grade 9–3/A*–D, including English Language and Maths – one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9–4/A*–C. Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE Grade 3/D and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C or above. |
| Assessment | Assessment is based on assignments related to college study, work placement experience and field trips. Assessment is continuous throughout the course. |
| Progression | Choose to follow with further study in animal management or a Diploma in horse care, which could lead to various careers including: veterinary nursing, horse riding instructor, stable manager, park ranger, animal welfare officer or a career in a zoo or safari park. |
| Additional information | Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over, check out our Financial Help page for information on fees and funding! |
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