BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Animal Management
Course Information
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.
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Land & Animal Sciences
Practical Animal Care
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Who is this course for?
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.
Units / Modules
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.
Benefits / Skills
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.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science.
Career Progression
The foundation diploma is the academic equivalent of one and a half A-levels, should learners complete the two year programme this is the equivalent of 3 A-levels allowing learners to progress onto higher education should they wish. Learners get the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to undertake a variety of careers within the animal management sectorSimilar Courses
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More infoCourse Details
Duration
30 weeks
Study Type
Full time
Start Date
13/09/2021
Course Code
76645-01
Course Fee (16-18)
No fee
Course Facts
Equivalent of 1.5 A-levels in year 1, 3 A-levels in year 2
Undertake practicals with a variety of different species
Taught by industry professionals
