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Animal Management

Skills for Working Life Diploma in Landbased Studies

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

01/09/2027

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements.

Teaching staff

Qualified Animal Care lecturers with a wealth of industrial experience within the Animal Management Sector.

Course Code

FLTAMA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

City & Guilds of London Institute

Assessment

Assessments will be taken at Entry Level 3. These are mainly observation assessments with some written work. A portfolio of evidence is built throughout the course.

About the course

This qualification will provide formal skill recognition, including preparation for work. It will provide a bridge for progression into general vocational and education qualifications.
You need to be prepared to work outside in all weathers.

Career options

Progression into suitable employment or onto a Level one qualification (subject to achievement of Entry Level 3 GCSE and academic ability)


For those of you wanting to go into employment, the aim of our course(s) are to produce competent carers working with animals, with the potential to take up management positions after further experience.



Potential careers:




  • Animal Technician


  • Applied Animal Behaviourist


  • Assistance Dog Trainer


  • Dog Groomer


  • Dog Trainer


  • Farm Worker (Livestock)


  • Kennel Worker


  • RSPCA/ SSPCA Inspector


  • Veterinary Nurse


  • Zoo Keeper


Course Content - What will I learn?

This is a one year full time course. You will complete a full year of animal care and during this time you will also complete GCSE in Literacy and Numeracy. Units covered in animal care will be:
Preparing for Work, Recognise Types and Parts of the Body of Small Animals, Assist with Catching and Restraining a Small Animal, Check that a Small Animal is Healthy, Groom a Small Animal, Show Visitors around a Small Animal Enterprise, Recognise Types of Animal Housing and Bedding for Small Animals, Assist in Cleaning Small Animal Housing, Check a Farm Animal is Healthy, Move a Farm Animal, Recognise Different Characteristics of Breeds of Poultry, Assist with Catching Poultry, other units include Health and Safety in the Industry and Life Skills units
You will complete GCSE maths and English alongside the main vocation

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Assessments will be taken at Entry Level 3. These are mainly observation assessments with some written work. A portfolio of evidence is built throughout the course.