This course will give you the skills, understanding and knowledge needed to pursue an animal-related career, such as working in a zoo, becoming a veterinary nurse, working in conservation, animal welfare inspector, animal trainer or even as an animal nutritional scientist designing pet food. You will cover the core theoretical and practical areas of working within animal businesses and be able to contextualize the captive environments for animals to their wild counterparts. You will take part in research, investigation, analysis and interpretation of many subject areas within the world of Animal Science. This will prepare you to be ready to jump straight into your first animal related job, or to progress into Higher Education to further enhance your prospects within the sector. The course comprises of a mixture of taught lessons, practical animal care sessions and laboratory based activities. You will also engage in at least 150 hours (per year) of work experience and have further opportunities to learn from trips and visits during the course to develop a wide understanding for Ecology, Conservation, Zoological Science as well as Farming in the UK. Our animal department has recently undergone a redevelopment in excess of £200,000, and houses over 50 different animal species across all the taxonomic groups, ranging from Degu's, Rabbits, Tenrecs, Newts, Toads, Tomato Frogs and an Iguana, to Snakes, Insects, Spiders and Scorpions.
You will need: Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Math's and Science or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Math's at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Math's at grade 4 or above)
Assessment is continuous throughout the year and takes place weekly. Final grades are awarded through completion of written assignments and projects as well as and performing practical work that is assessed internally within the college. There will also be 3 written examinations, assessed externally via Pearson, the BTEC awarding body. 1. Animal Welfare and Ethics 2. Animal Biology 3. Breeding and Genetics
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 211 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8RA |
This course will give you the skills, understanding and knowledge needed to pursue an animal-related career, such as working in a zoo, becoming a veterinary nurse, working in conservation, animal welfare inspector, animal trainer or even as an animal nutritional scientist designing pet food. You will cover the core theoretical and practical areas of working within animal businesses and be able to contextualize the captive environments for animals to their wild counterparts. You will take part in research, investigation, analysis and interpretation of many subject areas within the world of Animal Science. This will prepare you to be ready to jump straight into your first animal related job, or to progress into Higher Education to further enhance your prospects within the sector. The course comprises of a mixture of taught lessons, practical animal care sessions and laboratory based activities. You will also engage in at least 150 hours (per year) of work experience and have further opportunities to learn from trips and visits during the course to develop a wide understanding for Ecology, Conservation, Zoological Science as well as Farming in the UK. Our animal department has recently undergone a redevelopment in excess of £200,000, and houses over 50 different animal species across all the taxonomic groups, ranging from Degu's, Rabbits, Tenrecs, Newts, Toads, Tomato Frogs and an Iguana, to Snakes, Insects, Spiders and Scorpions.
You will need: Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Math's and Science or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Math's at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Math's at grade 4 or above)
Assessment is continuous throughout the year and takes place weekly. Final grades are awarded through completion of written assignments and projects as well as and performing practical work that is assessed internally within the college. There will also be 3 written examinations, assessed externally via Pearson, the BTEC awarding body. 1. Animal Welfare and Ethics 2. Animal Biology 3. Breeding and Genetics
