Course description
Develop your animal-handling skills and learn how to maintain the health and welfare of a range of animal species, with our Advanced Technical Diploma at Writtle College.
This advanced-level course combines theoretical and practical aspects of animal care.
It will give you the skills and knowledge you need to start a career in animal management, or progress to further learning.
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 spend one day a week at a work placement, gaining valuable real-life experience.
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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
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
- Understanding and Promoting Animal Health
- Managing Animal Accommodation
- Planning and Monitoring Animal Feeding
- Understanding Animal Welfare and Breed Development
- Understanding the Principles and Carrying out the Practice of Exotic Animal Health and Husbandry
- Aquatics Husbandry and Management
- Wildlife Populations
- Ecology and Conservation
Course delivery details
This course includes a range of mandatory units, which may be subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We’ll assess your progress in a number of ways including written assignments, tests, presentations and practical 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: £4,425 Students over 19 starting 2023/24 (funding available)
Continuing Studies
Careers and educational progression
Having completed our Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma, you’ll be ready to work in the animal care and management industries. Potential jobs include:
- Animal care assistant
- Kennel or cattery worker/supervisor
- Animal hospital care assistant
- Animal care worker
- Pet store assistant
- Apprentice in an animal care business
Or you might choose to continue your studies, by progressing to Year 2 of our Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (1080). This, in turn, can lead to degree-level study.
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