BTEC Introductory Diploma in Land and Environment (Level 1) - Animal Care

Here is a one-year course for keen school-leavers who have an interest in working with animals. It is designed to lead those without higher grade GCSEs towards a BTEC First Diploma or into interesting animal care employment.

Much of the course will involve practical skills work, providing essential animal handling techniques, together with classroom-based theory to provide useful relevant knowledge.

Course content

Topics included in the course programme are:

  • Starting work
  • Working safely
  • Skills development
  • Personal effectiveness
  • Social responsibility at work
  • Small animal care
  • Animal husbandry
  • Land and environment conservation

AND - Key skills:

  • Communication
  • ICT

Career progression

The course is designed to allow progression to the BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have two good references (e.g. from school and/or previous work experience supervisor), and be expected to hold at least two GCSEs at grades D and E.

Assessment

Assessment is internally set and is continuous throughout the academic year. Assessment can be via projects/assignments, practical work or short tests. 


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Course Facts at a glance:

Duration:

12 Months

Tutor:

Dr Niamh Scanlan-Blake,
PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons).

Group Tutor:
Lizzie O'Grady,
PTLLS, NDExM, ANCAC.