HNC Animal Management (Behaviour & Welfare)
Course Overview
In year one you will complete a Higher National Certificate in Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) at Level 4.
On completion of your Higher National Certificate, you will complete a Higher National Diploma in Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) at Level 5.
The course structure has been selected to provide a relevant learning environment and opportunities to meet the needs of local and regional students. It has been designed to either enable learners to progress to a related degree programme or to make a direct entry to employment through the acquisition of practical skills and relevant underpinning knowledge. These skills will be put to the test during a variety of visits, work placements and trips including residentials in both the UK and Europe.
You will learn through:
- Lectures
- Practical work in animal units
- Field trips
- Tutor led tutorials
- Laboratory work
- External visits
- Independent learning, study and research
What You Will Study
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Business and the Business Environment
- Managing a Successful Project
- Animal Behaviour in Society
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- British Wildlife
- Ecological Principles
In class sessions and independent study on a weekly basis.
- Essays and reports
- Exams
- Laboratory reports
- Observations
- Presentations
- Practical work and tests
- Reflective accounts and critical analysis
- Research projects
- Time constrained assignments
64 UCAS points
OR
BTEC Level 3 qualification in Animal Management
OR
A Levels that demonstrate strong academic performance
OR
Other related Level 3 qualifications
OR
Access to Higher Education Diploma
AND
This should be supported by GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.
Related work experience in the land-based sector and mature students will be considered following interview.
£7,400.
Progression to HND Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare), which can be studied at Wakefield College.