BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Animal Management

This qualification is a one-year full-time course, or as part of a two-year, full-time study programme. The national foundation diploma is a standalone qualification, however it is the first year of the national extended diploma in animal management should learners wish to complete the two-year programme. The course includes both practical and theoretical elements preparing learners for a career within the animal management sector or for further study.

This qualification is for learners who aim to gain employment within the animal care industry, progress to an apprenticeship or a high level animal management qualification.

Modules include the following:

• Animal Biology
• Animal Welfare and Ethics
• Praactical Animal husbandry
• Animal Behaviour
• Animal health and diseases
• Exotic Animal Husbandry

Units are subject to change.

Learners are taught by subject specialists who have worked in a variety of contexts within the animal management sector. In addition learners have access to a wide variety of species, including small mammals and exotics housed within our purpose built animal care centre. In addition learners undertake farm practicals at Home Farm within the Temple Newsam estate.

This course is assessed via:

• Externally assessed exams
• Externally assessed synoptic assessments
• Internally assessed module assignments