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Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management - Level 3Apply Now »
Location: Broomfield Hall
Years: 2
24+ Loan Amount: 11356.00****
Interview: Y
Course Summary
This course provides in-depth knowledge, skills and work experience to help you gain employment within the animal management industry or to progress to higher education or apprenticeship programmes.
You will be taught in both a practical and theoretical environment relating to the industry of animal management. This course is ideal for someone looking to improve upon their basic animal skills and knowledge and to open up employment opportunities within the animal management sector. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in a range of enrichment activities.
Entry requirements
You need to be highly motivated and to demonstrate a keen interest in the animal management industry. A place on the course is subject to interview and you will have to evidence:
- A minimum of four GCSEs at grades C/4 or above, including English, Maths and Science
OR
- An Intermediate Diploma (Level 2) in a related subject to a Merit standard.
Please take into consideration that this course requires an element of physical activity: you will work hands-on with a range of animal species (small and large) and you will need to complete work experience as part of your course.
To progress to Year 2 of this course, you will be required to obtain a Pass grade or above during the first year. At the end of Year 1 you will choose a specialist pathway of study for your second year. This will be in discussion with your personal tutor, taking into consideration your career goals and aspirations.
Course Content
In Year 1 the course will cover:
- Animal feeding and nutrition
- Animal biology
- Animal training
- Work-related experience
- Animal behaviour and communications
- Pet allied services
- Animal welfare and breeding
- Pet store management
- Health and safety
- Animal health and husbandry
You will also be expected to continue with English and Maths qualifications if you have progressed from a subject-relevant Level 2 course but are yet to achieve a GCSE grade 4 in both subjects. (If you are 19+, this is not applicable).
In Year 2 of the programme, we are offering Animal, Zoo and Science pathways.
How will I be assessed?
This course is continually assessed throughout the year. The various assessment methods include written assignments, practical and written exams.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
You will be required to supply your own:
- Steel toe-capped boots or wellingtons
- Derby College bottle green laboratory coat for practicals (which will be available to purchase at enrolment)
- Derby College polo and/or sweatshirt (information will be provided at enrolment on where to buy these from)
- Writing materials, to include a lever arch file, dividers and a memory stick
- Entrance fees to various establishments: as part of the course, you will visit several animal collections over the year, so allow around £50 for entrance fees.
Long hair is to be tied back and no nail varnish, false nails, false eyelashes or jewellery should be worn.
What can I do after this course?
This course can put you on the path to career roles such as veterinary nurse or zoo keeper, as well as supervisory roles in rescue centres, pet stores, kennels, catteries and dog grooming salons.
Derby College offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Animal Care, as well as a wide range of other land-based topics - please see the Derby College Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.
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Lauren Cooper
One of Lauren’s best ever decisions
Going to Derby College to study animal management is, says higher education student Lauren Cooper, one of the best decisions she has ever made. Lauren, who took her level three qualifications with the College, is now on a higher education animal management course. She hopes to work in a zoo or in canine rehabilitation in the future. Although she has always loved animals, Lauren hadn't realised such learning opportunities were available to her when she first left school with GCSEs. That all changed though after she went along to an open day at Broomfield Hall with her sister Natasha – a Derby College floristry student. As a then 24 year old with a young child, Lauren discovered that she qualified for free tuition on the level 3 animal care course, bursary help with her travel expenses and a free on-site nursery place for son Zander. Lauren, who has two lurchers and a lizard named Scott at home, particularly relishes the hands-on elements of her HNC course – especially handling more unusual species such as porcupines and skunks. Supportive tutors and family fun days which 'tractor mad' Zander loves, are also among other great aspects of studying at Broomfield Hall.
She said: "Taking the decision to come to Broomfield Hall was a no brainer.
"I loved everything about the level 3 course and I'm really enjoying the higher education course I'm on now. I hope my experience will be an inspiration to other people who have a passion for learning how to look after animals."
