Course description
Develop your animal-handling skills and learn how to care for a range of species, with our Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Management at Writtle College.
This Level 2 course is ideal if you’re looking to work with animals and want to learn more about their care, handling 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 150-hectare campus, which, as well as housing small animals, is home to horses and farm livestock.
You’ll also gain valuable experience with a work placement. While on placement, you’ll complete a portfolio of work that contributes toward your final grade.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Main
- 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3 or A*-D, to include English and Maths
- Satisfactory references from most recent school, college or employer
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
Areas of study
- Maintain animal health and welfare
- Animal feeding and accommodation
- Animal behaviour and handling
- Undertake work related experience in the land-based industries
- Animal Nursing
- The principles of animal biology
- British wildlife species, habitats and rehabilitation
- Caring for exotic animals
Course delivery details
This course covers the following areas of study, which may be subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We’ll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical assessments; a portfolio of evidence; one externally-set, externally-moderated assignment; one externally-set, externally-marked exam; and four externally-set and internally-marked assessments.
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: £3,417 Students over 19 starting 2023/24 (full-time)
Continuing Studies
Careers and educational progression
After completing your Level 2 qualification, you’ll be well-placed to find a job in the animal industry that requires hands-on, practical skills.
Or you might choose to continue your studies with a Level 3 qualification, such as ourLevel 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Animal Management.
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