Whether you’re an aspiring veterinarian, a passionate animal lover, or simply seeking to expand your understanding of our animal companions, this course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to further your studies in the Animal Care sector.
Students will follow the Pearson BTEC Level1/Level 2 Tech Award in Animal Care.
What will I study?
Students will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and practical skills in the following areas:
Component 1: Animal Handling.
Students will develop their animal handling skills whilst gaining an understanding of the principles of animal behaviour, enabling them to handle and restrain animals safely. This is assessed through practical and assignment based learning.
Component 2: Animal Housing and Accommodation.
Students will develop their understanding of the accommodation and housing requirements of different animal species. They will carry out the preparation, checking and cleaning out of animal accommodation, this is assessed through practical and assignment based learning.
Component 3: Animal Health and Welfare.
Students will cover all aspects of animal health and welfare; understanding the visible signs of good and ill health, common diseases and disorders, the legalities of animal welfare, animal roles in society and the moral responsibilities of the animal owner.
Knowledge, understanding and skills acquired throughout these components will be used to complete an externally assessed written exam under supervised conditions.
This course offers the opportunity to visit the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, which aims to promote a deeper understanding of animals in the natural world. Students can enjoy an immersive experience, allowing them to observe a large variety of wildlife species up close.
As part of the educational visits, the students will also explore the East Hull Community Farm where they will learn about a range of different farm animals, and a trip to the East Park Animal Education Centre, with a specialist-keeper talk about the animals in their care.
Industry experts will provide practical sessions, bringing in small mammals, invertebrates, insects, reptiles, birds and exotic animal species. These sessions offer the students a chance to engage directly with these fascinating creatures, whilst gaining knowledge of the principles of animal behaviour, animal care and welfare, whilst expanding on their animal handling skills.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, students can progress onto:
Students will follow the Pearson BTEC Level1/Level 2 Tech Award in Animal Care.
Full details can be seen above.
