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Pearson BTEC

This is a two-year full-time programme at Levels 4 and 5.

In year one you will complete a Higher National Certificate in Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) at Level 4.

On completion of your Higher National Certificate, you will complete a Higher National Diploma in Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) at Level 5.

The course structure has been selected to provide a relevant learning environment and opportunities to meet the needs of local and regional students. It has been designed to either enable learners to progress to a related degree programme or to make a direct entry to employment through the acquisition of practical skills and relevant underpinning knowledge. These skills will be put to the test during a variety of visits, work placements and trips including residentials in both the UK and Europe.

You will learn through:

• Lectures
• Practical work in animal units
• Field trips
• Tutor led tutorials
• Laboratory work
• External visits
• Independent learning, study and research

• Animal Health and Welfare
• Business and the Business Environment
• Managing a Successful Project
• Animal Behaviour in Society
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Animal Nutrition
• Ecological Principles

• Essays and reports
• Exams
• Laboratory reports
• Observations
• Presentations
• Practical work and tests
• Reflective accounts and critical analysis
• Research projects
• Time constrained assignments

64 UCAS points
OR
BTEC Level 3 qualification in Animal Management
OR
A Levels that demonstrate strong academic performance
OR
Other related Level 3 qualifications
OR
Access to Higher Education Diploma
AND
This should be supported by GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.

Related work experience in the land-based sector and mature students will be considered following interview.

16 hours per week over three days.