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(Edexcel) BTEC National Diploma in Animal Management
at Capel Manor, Enfield

This two year full time course has been designed to prepare students for a rewarding and professional career in the Animal Industry.  Whilst having a strong practical basis in animal husbandry, the course also covers key elements of business administration and animal science, with 6 weeks of work placement at the end of the first year and during the second year of study.

The Course
The BTEC National Diploma in Animal Management is a practical, work related course.  You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.  As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start or progress a career.

= 3 A Levels, Full time or Part time.

Course Content
The course consists of 18 units – six core units, which everyone takes and twelve specialist units.  The specialist units enable you to study particular areas in depth.

Core Units

• Investigative Project in the Animal Management Sector
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Animal Health
• Animal Biology
• Practical Animal Handling and Husbandry
• Work Related Experience in the Animal Management Sector

Specialist Units

• Business Management for Land-based Industries
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Nursing
• Animal Welfare and Breed Development
• Animal Behaviour
• Animal Breeding and Genetics
• Pet Store Management
• Biochemistry and Microbiology in Animal Management
• Aquatics Management
• Exotic Animal Management
• Principles of Ecology
• Wildlife Rehabilitation
• Farm Livestock Management
• Kennel and Cattery Management
• Animal Grooming Parlour Management
• Scientific Investigation in Animal Management
• Animal Collection Management

Note: certain units will only run if enough learners opt for them.

Assessment
All units are assessed and graded as pass, merit or distinction and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded as a triple grade – PPP to DDD.

Qualifications Gained
Successful learners achieve the BTEC National Diploma in Animal Management.   

Learners go into careers in areas such as veterinary practices, kennels, animal charities, zoos, animal collections, stud farms.

If you decide to go to university or college you could take a degree or a BTEC Higher National in subjects such as:

• Animal Management
• Animal Science
• Zoological Science

Entry Requirements
You will normally need to have at least one of the following:

• a BTEC First Diploma in a related subject at Distinction
• an Intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
• at least four GCSEs at Grades A* - C, including English, Maths and Science
• Appropriate experience of working with animals

All students are strongly encouraged to attend the Summer School Foundation Certificate in Animal Care to ensure course choice is appropriate to their requirements.

Fees

*Tuition fees waiver available.

Venue

• Enfield - practical skills will be developed using the wide range of animals housed within the College’s Animal Care Unit, Exotic Animal Room and Large Animal Stockyard.
• Crystal Palace

Note:  Prospective students will need to show a high level of dedication to the care and welfare of animals, and must be aware of the considerable commitment required for a successful and rewarding career in the animal care industry.  A significant part of the practical work for the course takes place outside and students should be prepared for outdoor work in all weathers.

Last updated: 28 April, 2008

For further information and how to apply please contact the Student Registry at:

Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex EN1 4RQ
Tel: 08456 122 122