Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time
Summary
This small group provision introduces students to animal studies, whilst also developing transferable skills which can be used in employment and independent living. Students will be introduced to animal health and wellbeing, feeding and grooming, cleaning and maintaining animal accommodation, as well as moving and handling animals.
Lessons are a combination of theory sessions in the classroom and practical sessions in our Animal Management Centre.
Students will complete either Functional Skills or GCSEs in maths and English alongside their animal course.
Students will need to complete a successful interview and assessment to demonstrate they are able to work in a mainstream college. Students from a supported provision should apply with our Inclusive Learning department so that they have a suitable transition into mainstream education.
Why Our College?
Gain hands-on experience
Work with a variety of animals in our Animal Management Centre.
Thriving life sciences industry
The East of England has a thriving life sciences industry with over 3,000 people working in over 200 companies in the industry .
Excellent career opportunities
Courses offer routes into a variety of exciting careers working for a wide range of organisations including international charities, zoological societies, conservation organisations and veterinary practices.
Entry Requirements
- There are no formal GCSE entry requirements.
- Satisfactory completion of the interview task.
- Satisfactory completion of a taster day.
Assessment
Success completion of a portfolio for each unit.
Progression
Success completion of the Animal Explorer course may lead to progression onto the Level 1 Land-based Diploma.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.
There may be some costs for trips, visits or additional qualifications.
