Bradford Prospectus - - Provider 14 to 16 Course Details

Animal care and welfare is of growing importance in society today and there are a number of opportunities for people interested in a career in this industry.

There are many different job opportunities in the Animal Management industry in different types of work. Animal welfare charities, kennel and cattery owners, pet shops, veterinary practices, zoos, safari parks, and animal care shelters are keen to recruit well- qualified employees as kennel assistants, receptionists, animal nurses and sales assistants.  

The Animal Care Department offers the opportunity to develop a range of handling skills and to learn about the appropriate management and health requirements of different animals. We have a new purpose built animal centre with animal handling rooms, and a dog grooming salon.

The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care is a 60-credit and 360-guided-learninghour (GLH) qualification that consists of four mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 60 credits .

On this course students will study a number of units taken from the following list:

Mandatory Units: -

Undertake Work Experience in the Land-based Industries

Maintain Animal Accommodation

Plan and Monitor Animal Feeding

Maintain Animal Health and Welfare

Unit Optional units are likely to be taken from the following -

Environmental and Land-based Business

Introduction to Animal Behaviour and Handling

Understanding the Principles of Animal Biology

Participate in Providing Estate Maintenance

Conservation and Improvement of British Habitats

Presentation and Service for Retailing in the Land-based Sector

Introduction to Animal Breeds and Grooming

Understanding the Principles and Practices of Animal Establishments

Contribute to the Care of Exotic Animals

Contribute to the Nursing of Animals

Introduction to Caring for Ornamental Aquatics

Students will be working towards the BTEC Extended Certificate in the first year of this course. Work experience is an essential part of the course, and we rely on the school to organise suitable placement(s) All students must have up to date Tetanus vaccinations before commencing the course

We believe that it is very important to ensure that any course is the correct one for a particular student group, in

•academic level;

•balance between academic and practical content;

•and the methods of assessment, to suit the students’ learning styles.

Each applicant is therefore required to complete an application form, and the school is expected to provide each applicants’ Fischer Family Trust predicted GCSE grades. Students will also be required to complete a short computerised assessment test to diagnose their learning style, and to determine the literacy level. Learners must be able to study at Level 1 Successful applicants are therefore likely to be assessed as predicted to be working towards GCSE grades of D/E in English, Maths and Science, and to demonstrate a literacy level of Entry 3, working towards level 1. Students will also be interviewed, to assess their commitment and interest in the vocational area.

Points Equivalence 60 credit, (Equivalent to 4 GCSEs at grades A* - C)

This course is offered for Key Stage 4 students

There is no charge to the individual student or parent/carer but there is a cost to the school. Interested students and parents/carers should therefore consult their school work Related Learning co-ordinator, or Head of year, before applying.

For Schools Only: This programme will be charged at £12.00 per hour per student or £132.00 per group (minimum of 11 students)

Following this course, at post 16, students often progress onto a Level 3 Diploma, or employment at a suitable level

Applications can be made either via Leeds Further Forward [LFF] or directly through the college. Please go to the LFF website (www.leedsfurtherforward.org) for full details of the application process & for the downloadable Application Form The deadline for applications to the LFF Office / relevant School Partnership Campus office is Wednesday 31^st March 2010 [i.e. Easter].  

If you are a parent/carer or student please consult your school’s Work Related Learning co-ordinator or Head of Year before applying  

For more information about 14-19 School Partnership programmes at Park Lane or Horsforth campuses please contact the 14-19 Manager, Dr Brian Chaney, 0113 216 2413