The course provides you with a wealth of transferrable experience and employability skills either to take you straight into industry or onto Higher Education.
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant Animal Management related courses, for example: BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc (Hons) in Animal Management BSc (Hons) in Applied Animal Science BA (Hons) in Equine Business Management BSc (Hons) in Equine Management After completing a Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate or Diploma, students can also progress directly into employment.
Our lecturing staff have a wide range of expertise, having worked in a variety of animal-related industries and have many years of experience.
We have a broad range of animals at our Dearne Valley Campus, including livestock and exotics.
You will get the opportunity to be involved in the launch of our land-based retail outlet.
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You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
Upon successful completion of these courses you could go into employment as an Animal Keeper, Animal Controls or Health Officer, Animal Trainer, Animal Nutritionist, Animal Instructor or Animal Behaviour Consultant. You could also go into technician roles in an animal lecturer wildlife capacity and animal science laboratories. There are also management role opportunities for veterinary practices, animal centres, pet stores, kennels and catteries.
“I worked as an Accountant and Company Auditor for 10 years prior to teaching – this was in the Medical Industry and Private Training Industry. I decided to teach to offer my knowledge to others, and have been teaching for seven years.”
Conal White Curriculum Team Leader in Accounting
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“I worked as an Accountant and Company Auditor for 10 years prior to teaching – this was in the Medical Industry and Private Training Industry. I decided to teach to offer my knowledge to others, and have been teaching for seven years.”
Conal White Curriculum Team Leader in Accounting
The animal management and land-based sector is ideal for those who care about improving animal welfare or who enjoy working outside in physically demanding settings.
Veterinary Nurses provide assistance to veterinarians in the treatment and care of sick or injured animals.
You could work at a veterinary practice or at an animal welfare centre. Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding. You may need to wear a uniform and protective clothing.
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Zoologists study animals and their behaviours, and work in sectors including agriculture, conservation, pharmaceuticals or for the Government.
You could work in a laboratory or at a research facility. Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time and you’ll travel often.
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In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the animal management and land-based sector include*:
“Studying locally suits me as I get to stay close to home and it is really accessible. I love how hands-on the course is and I love working with the range of animals.”
Amelia Veal Higher National Certificate - Diploma Level 4 in Animal Management
“I love getting to work with a range of exotic species, and we are constantly learning new topics and information about the animals. It gives me great experience working so closely with them.”
Daisy Carter Higher National Certificate - Diploma Level 4 in Animal Management
