Level 5 Animal Management (Foundation Degree)

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 course, you will receive a Foundation Degree in Animal Management.

The modules covered as part of the Level 5 Animal Management include Animal Collection Management; Anthrozoology; Teaching in a Specialist Subject and Wildlife Conservation and Rehabilitation. Additional mandatory modules include Professional Development and Work-Based Learning which will demonstrate transferable skills gained. All modules will allow for further skill development by enhancing research and analysing ability as well as industry application, supporting with profession on the course, and with employment opportunities.

Level 5 is a full-time course with one and a half days per week attendance required in college.

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

Tutorial and 1-2-1 support by course lead and experienced 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.

Selected practical throughout the year to realign competency within the industry and support with, as well as proposed attendance to conferences and workshops to support with professional development.

Up-close encounters with animals through trips which will support with further experience.

You will be assessed through illustrated reports (including an appraisal on an animal collection), designing of resources and utilising in a microteach, debates and a completion of portfolios, including a research project.

There is no work experience requirement as part of the course, however you will not be discouraged from gaining your own placement which will support with developing your own experience and competency, equipping you with the required skillset to enter employment. Support with finding a placement can be provided if you would like to find a suitable provision to carry out any volunteering you wish to complete.

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

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