Course description
Gain specialist technical practical skills, and detailed knowledge and understanding of animal care, with our Extended Diploma in Animal Management at Writtle College.
This advanced-level course gives you the opportunity to learn more about working with animals, explore areas of interest through optional modules, and prepare for a career in animal care and management.
As a student at Writtle College you’ll use our animal studies centre, with its aquatic, reptile and companion animal rooms. It’s part of our rural campus, which, as well as housing small animals, is home to horses and farm livestock.
You’ll also gain experience with a work placement, while completing a portfolio of work that contributes toward your final grade.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Main
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 or A*-C, which must include English, Maths and Science.
- Satisfactory references from most recent school, college or employer.
- For direct entry to Year 2, successful completion of the Level 3 Advanced Technical
- Diploma in Animal Management.
- Alternative qualifications or experience will be considered on application.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Training Course Content
Mandatory units
- Principles of Health and Safety
- Undertake and Review Work-related Experience in the Land-based Industries
- Animal Health and Husbandry
- Animal Feeding and Nutrition
- Animal Behaviour and Communication
- Biological Systems of Animals
- Animal Welfare and Breeding
- Wildlife and Ecology Conservation
- Pet Store Design and Management
- Animal Nursing
- Pet Allied Services
- Kennel and Cattery Management
- Undertake Estate Skills
- Business Management in the Land-based Sector
- Undertake a Specialist Project in the Land-based Sector
Optional specialist units
- Wildlife Management and Rehabilitation
- Exotic Animal Health and Husbandry
- Animal Training
- Aquatics Welfare and Breed Development
- Avian Health and Husbandry
- Zoological Collections
- Farm Livestock Husbandry and Welfare
- Dog Grooming
- Small Animal Rehabilitation
- Ecological Concepts and Application
- Customer Care and Retail Merchandising
- Exploring Improvements, Opportunities for Diversification and New Business Initiatives within the Land-based Sector
Course delivery details
This course includes a range of mandatory and optional units. You’ll complete all mandatory units and select four optional units from the list below, as determined by your Course Leader.
Units are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We’ll assess your progress in a number of ways including two externally set, externally moderated assignments; two externally set and externally marked exams; a portfolio of evidence, two unit assignments; and optional unit assessments as required.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
Fee: £5,678 Students over 19 starting 2023/24 (per year)
Continuing Studies
Careers and educational progression
Having completed our Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, you’ll be ready to work in the animal care and management industries. You might join an animal welfare organisation, veterinary practice, wildlife park or perhaps a business such as a pet store, feed company or dog grooming salon. Potential job roles include:
- Animal centre/unit manager
- Animal centre deputy manager
- Dog grooming business owner/manager
- Pet store manager
- Kennel and cattery supervisor/manager
- Pet sitter
- Dog walker
Or you might choose to continue your studies, by progressing to a university degree course. Options at ARU Writtle – which shares a campus with Writtle College – include BSc (Hons) Animal Management and BSc (Hons) Animal Science.
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