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Animal ManagementExtended Diploma level 3 (QCF)duration: 2 yearslocation: HcAnimal Health and WelfareFoundation Degree (institution code l21)duration: 2 yearslocation: HCSubject to validationAbout the courseYou will study a variety of subjects relating to a careerin the animal care industry. This course allows forprogression into Higher Education programmes. Careeropportunities after completion of the course may be inVeterinary Nursing, Animal Welfare, Animal Nutrition,Animal Training, Pet Retail, Animal Collection worksuch as safari park / zoo keeper, or Kennel and Catterywork. The course is usually taught over 3 days per week(subject to change) and the work experience will becovered over 8 weeks from June to September.entry requirementsA minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above includingMathematics, English and Science or equivalent, aHigher Diploma (which is equivalent to 7 GCSEs atGrades A* - C), NVQ2 or level 2 Diploma at MeritGrade with Maths and English at minimum Grade Cor equivalent. A GCSE in Science is also required. In allcases, we interview you to assess your ability to benefitfrom the course.future opportunitiesStudents who achieve good grades could go on to studyin Higher Education including Foundation degrees inAnimal Health & Welfare offered at Leeds City College.Alternatively you could enter into the world of workwithin the Animal Care Industry.About the courseThis programme is aimed at those wanting to work inthe animal management sector in industries as variedas animal welfare, production, education, veterinary,companion animal behaviour and training.Proposed modules.Year 1• Academic skills• Evolutionary Biology• Animal Health and Husbandry• Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology• Introduction to Animal Behaviour• Companion animal behaviour and training• Animal Industry and tradeYear 2• Work Related Learning• Applied Animal Health• Animal Nutrition• Animal Welfare and LawElective modules are also studied during Year 2.Apply via UCASt: 0870 112 2211 or www.ucas.comentry requirementsTwo relevant A Levels at grade D or above or a NationalDiploma in a relevant subject plus GCSE in Maths andEnglish at grade C and experience in the industry, alongwith a suitable reference. Special provision can be madefor work based students wishing to complete the courseover an extended period, part time.Future OpportunitiesCareers in a variety of animal related industries,zoological institutions, veterinary laboratories, DEFRAor animal welfare organisations. It is also possible tocontinue your studies and complete an Honours Degreeafter a further year of study.36 Leeds City College | Conostruction & Landbased 2013-14