HNC / D in Animal Management

Course information

The Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications in Animal Management are aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. The course provides a wide-ranging study of Animal Management and is designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in an aspect of Animal Management. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of Animal Management, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Animal Management give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training.

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Animal Management offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of specialist and optional units across a range of occupational sectors at Level 4. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for progression onto Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths, and progression routes to degree-level study.

What You Will Learn

There is a choice of two streams:

1. Animal Behaviour and Welfare,

Year 1

• Animal Health and Welfare
• Business and the Business Environment
• Managing a Successful Project
• Animal Behaviour in Society
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Collection Management

Year 2

• Biological Principles
• Research Project
• Anthrozoology
• Evolution and adaptations
• Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Sustainable Practices
• Work Experience


2. Veterinary Practice Management


Year 1

• Animal Health and Welfare
• Business and the Business Environment
• Managing a Successful Project
• Veterinary Practice Management
• Animal Nursing
• Clinic Design and Processes
• Animal Nutrition
• Human Resource Management

Year 2

• Biological Principles
• Research Project
• Advanced Patient care
• Advanced Management Accounting
• Anthrozoology
• Sustainable Practices
• Work Experience

Entry Requirements

• A vocational Level 3 qualification in Animal Management
• A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject.
• This profile is likely to be supported by 5 GCSE grades at A* to C and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent)
• Other related Level 3 qualifications
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
• Related work experience
• An international equivalent of the above

Work Experience

We would expect students to carry out a minimum of 40 hours of related work experience in Year 1 and 80 hours in Year 2. The Work Experience module in Year 2 requires 80 hours.

Assessment

Overall, students will be assessed using varied forms of evidence.

These are some of the main types of assessment:

• Written reports, essays
• In-class tests
• Examinations
• Creation of financial documents
• Creation of planning documents
• Work-based projects
• Academic posters, displays, leaflets
• PowerPoint (or similar) presentations
• Recordings of interviews/role plays
• Working logbooks, reflective journals
• Presentations with Assessor questioning
• Time-constrained assessment.
• Practical assessments

Progression

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant Animal Management related courses, for example:

• BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare
• BSc (Hons) in Animal Management
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Animal Science

Students should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes at specific Higher Education providers. After completing a Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate or Diploma, students can also progress directly into employment, some examples :

Animal Keeper, Animal Health Officer, Animal Trainer, Wildlife Technician, Retail Supervisor, Animal Lecturer or Instructor, Animal Behaviour Consultant , Animal Rescue Centre Manager, Veterinary Practice Manager.

Duchy College Rosewarne

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