CertHE Animal Management

Level 4:

GCSE grades A* to C (4 or above) in English Language (or equivalent), and a Grade 2 or above in maths, with the requirements of sitting Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths alongside the qualification.

64 UCAS points for external applicants or a Level 3 qualification in Animal Care/Management or similar

A successful interview with the course lead, and reference provided by a responsible person

Applications will be considered from mature students who demonstrate evidence of experience within the animal industry.

Level 5:

Completion of 120 credits from the Level 4 CertHE qualification, or evidence of a Level 4 HNC qualification in Animal Management, or similar.

Upon successful completion of the Level 4, you will receive a Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Animal Management.

Upon the successful completion of the Level 5, you will receive a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Animal Management.

Broad range of modules relating to the animal management industry to support with progression on the course, and with employment opportunities.

Level 4 will feature:

Full Time – Two days per week attendance required at college.

In class delivery involving lectures, practicals, group discussion and independent research.

Tutorial and 1-2-1 support by course lead and experience and approachable staff.

Access to a Microsoft Teams page with all relevant resources to support in learning experience.

Access to books and online journals. Resources can be ordered in to college.

The experience of the off-site practical, working with a variety of different animals from a selection of practical placements to enhance experience.

Level 5 will feature:

Full Time – One and a half days per week attendance required at college.

A full day of practical volunteering at an animal management provision partnered with the college.

In class delivery involving lectures, group discussion and independent research.

Tutorial and 1-2-1 support by course lead and experience and approachable staff.

Access to a Microsoft Teams page with all relevant resources to support in learning experience.

Access to books and online journals. Resources can be ordered into college.

On Level 4, you will be assessed through many different methods such as written and illustrated reports; the completion of portfolios; practical assessments at the animal centre and horse yard; and presentations to demonstrate knowledge and assessment criteria.

Group discussions, debates and group tasks will allow for formative assessment which is where the tutors will assess the knowledge developed and gained throughout the module.

On Level 5, you will be assessed through illustrated reports, designing of resources and utilising in a microteach, practical assessments in your workplace, debates and completion of portfolios.

On Level 4, practical placement will take place weekly across the year in a variety of different work placements where you will get the opportunity to work alongside domesticated animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters; exotic mammals such as meerkats, alpacas, ring-tailed lemurs, and wallabies; farmed animals such as cattle, goats, pigs, and sheep; equines such as horses and ponies; and bird species such as emu, lorikeets, chickens, and macaws. Transport to each practical placement can be via the college minibus unless students with a drivers licence wish to make their own way there.

On Level 5, students will complete a full day of volunteering to be timetabled alongside college lecture days. The animals you could work with could include exotic, domesticated and farmed animals. The practical provision you will be placed at will be decided before the commencement of the course.

Following the completion of the Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education, you can progress to the Level 5 to gain a Foundation Degree.

Following Level 5, you can progress to a top-up degree qualification at university, or you can progress in to employment.

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