If you are passionate about animals, the environment, wildlife and conservation, why not apply for one of our Animal Management courses.
In both theory and practical lessons, you will learn about animal behaviour, husbandry, health and welfare along with a range of specialist modules such as animal adaptations, animal nursing and training methods.
As a college, we have close ties with industry and through our work experience and skills building modules, we prepare students to be industry focused and future ready.
Our courses are very practical and students utilise our outstanding resources every day, such as the working zoological collection, farm, equine unit and kennel block.
We have a range of levels and pathways to suit all abilities, interests and specialisms. Why not drop us an email or call into one of our open events for a chat.
You must have achieved the following qualifications to enrol onto this course:
Advanced Technical Certificate in Animal Management:
At least 4 GCSE grades at grade 4 including English and/or Maths and Science.
Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management:
At least 5 GCSE grades at grades 5/6 or above including Maths, English and Science.
| Study level | Cost | Additional fees |
|---|---|---|
| 19+ | please enquire | You may be required to pay for trips and visits. You will be required to purchase a uniform and PPE when studying this course. Information will be provided at enrolment. You will be required to purchase your own stationery and a file to keep your work in. |
Your progress will be assessed by a range of stimulating methods including exams, synoptic assessments (practical and theory), written assignments, course work (projects, essays, tests, presentations).
English and maths are important life skills that will help you to achieve your best in your studies and progress to your dream career.
For the Advanced Technical Certificate in Animal Management, you will need to have at least a grade 4 in either English or Maths or both. We can support you to achieve the subject that you have not achieved yet.
For the Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management, you will need to have a grade 5 or above for both English and Maths to enrol on the course.
As a key component of the course, you will take part in 150 hours of placement in industry. At least 30 hours must be undertaken external to the college, in an animal-related establishment (pet shop, kennels, vets, groomers, breeders, farms, stables etc.)
We have a number of links to industry including partnerships with various animal related industries to ensure you gain outstanding learning experience with us and are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to progress to a career within industry.
This course will take place Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm. Timetables will be issued at the start of the term.
Term dates are available on the college website.
The aim of the course is to develop skills and knowledge in animal management for the husbandry of a range of animal species, through a series of theory/practical lessons and industry placement, to allow you to progress to higher education or a career in the animal sector.
You will study a several modules when studying this course including:
Year 1 - Advanced Technical Certificate (360)
301 Health & Safety
302 Work Experience
303 Health & Husbandry
304 Feeding & Nutrition
305 Behaviour
306 Biology
307 Welfare & Breeding
Year 2 - Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720)
308 Wildlife & Ecology
309 Wildlife Rehab
310 Exotics
316 Zoo Collections
313 Aquatics
367 Specialist Project
Year 1 - Advanced Technical Diploma (540)
301 Health & Safety
302 Work Experience
303 Health & Husbandry
304 Feeding & Nutrition
305 Behaviour
306 Biology
307 Welfare & Breeding
310 Exotics
312 Training
315 Nursing
Year 2 - Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080)
313 Aquatics
314 Avian Husbandry
316 Zoo Collection
364 Business
362 Estates
365 Customer Care & Retail
367 Specialist Project
309 Wildlife Rehab
308 Wildlife & Ecology
Northumberland College Zoo - Northumberland College
City and Guilds
Advanced Technical Certificate (360 credits)
Advanced Technical Diploma (540 credits)
Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720 credits)
Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080 credits)
After completing the course you could study a Foundation Degree at Kirkley Hall or progress on to university to study a BSc (Hons) in Zoology/Animal Behaviour/Conservation/Animal Science/ Animal Management for example. This qualification carries 16 to 56 UCAS points (depending on the grade achieved).
Or, alternatively, you could find employment in animal management/welfare organisations or in research. For example, you could work as an Assistant Zoo Keeper, Assistant Kennel/Cattery Worker, Dog Groomer/Assistant Dog Groomer, Animal Care Technician, Animal Nutritionist or a Vet Care Assistant.
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