Introduction to Animal Care & Husbandry
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Category: Animal Care & Animal Nursing 
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LENGTH
1 year
DESCRIPTION
The course combines knowledge and practical skills in health, care and welfare of animals, selling and office skills.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Introductory Level: This course is suitable for people with no qualifications or work experience. They should though, have a genuine interest in animals and be prepared for the written work associated with the course.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This is an introductory course for students planning to work with companion and collection animals.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
This course is mainly assessed on a continuous basis and does not include an external end-of-course examination. Coursework takes the form of short tests, reports, and practical projects. Most of the assessment of student work is undertaken by College staff.
PROGRESSION ROUTES / CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students successfully completing this course may progress to non-advanced courses in Animal Care subjects and subsequently onto HNC/HND courses.
COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES
Tractor Operations
Working with Others
Accident Prevention And Emergency Procedures
Horse Health
Basic Care Of Mammals
Feeding and Watering Small Animals : An introduction
Accommodation and Handling of Small Animals: An Introduction
Health Care for Small Animals: An Introduction
AT WHICH COLLEGE CENTRE WILL I STUDY?
CONTACT
Tel: 01224 342820
email: animal@abcol.ac.ukTO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE:
Or complete this application form and send it to the following address:
The Admissions Manager,
Aberdeen College,
FREEPOST AB580,
Gallowgate Centre,
Aberdeen AB25 1ZQ
