Course description
Diploma of Higher Education Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare)
This degree course is based on the academic requirements for the standards set by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) for Animal Trainer and Animal Training Instructor.
If you are passionate about companion animals and looking for a course to learn about their behaviour and welfare then this is the option for you. Complementing the holistic approach of the Animal Management programme or the core scientific principles of the Animal Science programme, this course particularly prepares students for employment in the range of companion animal roles including pet behaviour councillors, pet nutritionists and pet animal welfare charities.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- UCAS Tariff Points: 80
- GCE A Levels: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above
- Irish Certificate: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B1 or H2 higher
- Scottish Highers: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma: DM
- C & G Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass (48 + in combination with other qualifications to meet 80)
- C & G Level 3 Diploma: Distinction (72 + in combination with other qualifications to meet 80)
- GCSEs: All applicants must hold a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science.
Training Course Content
Stage One
Semester 1
- Professional Skills for the Animal Industry
- Animal Biology
- Ethics of animal use
- Animal Husbandry
- Ecology and Evolution
Semester 2
- Professional Skills for the Animal Industry
- Animal Biology
- Animals in Society
- Animal Husbandry
- Ecology and Evolution
Stage Two
Semester 3
- Research Methods
- Business Skills
- Behaviour
- Reproduction and Breeding
- Professional Practice and Legislation
Semester 4
- Research Methods
- Business Skills
- Principles of Nutrition
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Applied Behaviour and Training
Course delivery details
Learning & Teaching Methods
The following list shows the variety of learning and teaching methods experienced on this course.
- Animal handling practicals involving work with a wide range of domesticated and captive animal species
- Tutorials
- Seminars and debates
- Inquiry-based learning
- Visits
- Online quizzes, wikis and activities
- Laboratory practical classes including dissections
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
- UK student fees - £9250 per year
- Intearnational student fees – £13,335 per year
Continuing Studies
This list of careers below are those which this course is recognised for and that previous graduates have been successful in.
Recognised for roles as:
- Animal Trainer
- Animal Training Instructor
Roles which previous graduates have been successful in:
- Animal nutrition trainee
- Retail jobs in the pet industry
- Cattery and Kennel supervisors
- Animal Welfare Officer
- RSPCA technician
- Progression to BSc
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