Animal Management Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma EDEXCEL

Full Time

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Course Code

QMS3TS14/BAFAP

Course Level

Level 3

Where will this course lead?

This course is ideal for you if you are interested in Animal Management or if you would like a career in the animal care industry. This course is one year in length and a Level 3 qualification. This course could lead to work with the RSPCA, working with Guide Dogs for the blind, Pet Shop management and Veterinary Nursing

What will I study?

Some of the core units are

Understand and promote animal health
Understand the principles of Animal Biology
Manage animal accommodation
Aimal handling and Safe Working
Plan and Monitor Animal Feeding
Animal Nutrition
Understand and interpret animal behaviour

Maths, English and IT will be an important part of your course. You will continue to develop these skills and will work towards a qualification at an appropriate level.

How will this course be delivered?

You will spend two days per week in College; one day on an animal related work placement; the fourth day is a study day to enable you to complete extra study working on assignments. This is time spent studying at home and is essential to complete your course.

What qualifications will I get?

Subsidiary Diploma in Animal Management (QCF)

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is continual over the year mainly by the completion of assignments, but students are also assessed practically on the animal care unit. You will be given the opportunity to gain a pass, merit or distinction in each subject.

How do I get a place on the course?

You will need to attend an interview.

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications for this course are

Four GCSE passes at Grade A-C to include Science, English Language and Maths
Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care or equivalent
To support your application you will need a suitable character or tutor reference and a copy of your latest school report (if applicable)
A successful interview
Mature and overseas students are welcomed.

If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

What else do I need to know?

You will need to provide a pair of steel toe cap boots, purchase a College boiler suit and a work placement polo shirt. Price on application

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

When you successfully achieve this qualification you can go onto a variety of courses including courses such as Zoology and Animal Biology and Animal Behaviour, and careers in the animal care industries for examlple the RSPCA, pet shops, kennels and catteries, trainee veterinary nurse, ranger or wildlife conservation work. Some students go on to set up their own businesses within the industry.

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

There will also be various trips throughout the year.

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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