Course description
Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Science
This advanced level course gives you the opportunity to learn about and build on the essentials of working with animals and the fundamentals of animal science. It is designed to provide you with a very wide range of specialist technical practical skills and detailed knowledge and understanding which will equip you to seek a diverse range of employment opportunities, or to further learning and training within the animal care, management and science industries.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The following information provides students with the entry requirements for this particular course.
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 or A*-C
- Must include English and Maths
- Science GCSE at Grade 9-6 or A*-B
- Satisfactory references from most recent School / College / Employer
Training Course Content
The proportion of mandatory content ensures that all learners are following a coherent programme of study and acquiring the knowledge, understanding and skills that will be recognised and valued.
- 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
- Animal Nursing
- Fundamentals of Science
- Chemistry for Biological Technicians
- Cell Biology and Genetics
- Biochemistry and Microbiology
- Science Investigation and Report Writing
- Business Management in the Land-Based Sector
- Undertake Investigative Project in the Land-based Sector
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.
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Continuing Studies
Educational progression
You may wish to progress onto further learning in Higher Education. You could study courses such as:
- Animal Management Foundation Degree
- Animal Science Foundation Degree
- BSc (Hons) in Animal Science
- BSc (Hons) in Animal Management
Employment opportunities
On completion of this course, students could seek employment within the following roles:
- Veterinary Practice Lab Technician
- Veterinary Practice Lab Assistant
- Veterinary Practice Clinical Assistant
- Animal Care Assistant - managing the day to day care of companion animal patients under the supervision of a veterinary nursing team.
- Equine Technician - assisting an equine vet team with the investigation and treatment of horses.
- Lay Assistant - carrying out designated tasks on farms in support of a farm animal vet team.
- Animal Husbandry Technician
- Research Assistant (desk-based)
You may also wish to become self-employed, and undertake roles such as a freelance animal trainer.
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