Animal Care and Welfare Manager Apprenticeship Standard
Duchy College Rosewarne - as required
18 months
Full-time
Course information
Animal care and welfare managers work in a wide range of settings within the animal care sector and may typically be employed by animal charities, pet care services, pet retailers, entertainment and education.
This course not only covers the day to day practical care, welfare and behaviour requirements of animals, but also ensures that candidates can learn how to manage animal collections and the day to day running of businesses. They will be able to comply with UK legislation and plan and resource events in a professional, safe and responsible way. The course supports students who want to gain supervisory and mentoring skills and prepares them for working in the animal management industry.
You will further learn about animal behaviour, social needs in captivity and how to care for animals at different life stages. You will learn how to plan bespoke and sustainable accommodation for animals, develop feeding and health care plans and keep up to date with advances in the animal care industry. You will also learn about the skills required to supervise working teams, manage difficult conversations and mentor colleagues. In addition you will be able to plan events, compete risk assessments and maintain biosecurity in an animal setting.
Duchy College Rosewarne
This beautiful campus set just outside of Camborne has a rich history of national research and is cherished by students and staff. Whether its studying horticulture or animal care, the intimate community feel is the perfect learning environment.
With a friendly and entertaining student hub, and the most passionate and dedicated team on hand to support the college experience, Duchy College Rosewarne is renowned for its student experience. Home to the most wonderful animals and plants, this is a truly unique and special place to have your #careercollege experience.
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18th January 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Related Topics
Course Code 10081-DRW-00, 10081-DRW-00
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