Pearson BTEC HND in Animal Management

15 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials.

Mandatory Additional Study Maximum of 3 hours per week average over the academic year.

Personal Study 22 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials.

GCSE

English GCSE English Language Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy

GCSE Maths

GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Numeracy

Other GCSE

Four passes at Grade C or above, 2 of which to include English (or equivalent) and Maths (or equivalent)

UCAS

A minimum of 80 UCAS points including: At least one A Level pass preferably in an appropriate subject (e.g. Biology) OR Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management or Applied Science (MMP = 80 UCAS Points)  

Access Diploma

Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 65% + and with one science module at a minimum of 65%  

International Requirements

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 PTE 51 IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills) Or equivalent (Examples of equivalent qualifications would be a GCSE in English, Level 3 Programmes, Essential Skills in Literacy – Level 2, ESOL Level 2 or another qualifications gained at an Institution within the UK).    

Level 4 HNC

Successful completion of the HNC in Animal Management (RQF) at a minimum of an overall Pass.

Admissions

Successful completion of the admissions process  

APEL

Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning.  Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section

Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include time constrained assignments, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies.  This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study.  Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in the animal industry or progression to related degree programmes, normally at second year of entry.

The HND in Animal Management provides a Nationally Recognised Qualification offering career progression and professional development for those already in employment and provides opportunities to progress to Higher Education.  Along with the vocational skills you will also develop employability skills through workshops such as teamwork, innovation and problem solving. You are encouraged to take up work experience in a relevant animal related workplace. It is the responsibility of the student to organise this work experience.

As part of the course you will be expected to participate in a field trip which will incur a maximum cost of (£100) 

Course and Provider regulated by Pearson

Modules studied in year 1 include:

• Animal Health and Welfare
• Business and the Business Environment
• Managing a Successful Project (Pearson set)
• Animal Behaviour in Society
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Ecological Principles
• Management of Exotic Animal Species
• Animal Collection Management

Upon successful completion students will progress on to year 2 of the programme where they will study further modules including:

• Biological Principles
• Research Project (Pearson set)

and optional modules from the following:

• Anthrozoology Evolution and Adaptations
• Advanced Patient Care
• Equine Health and Disease
• Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Animal Breeding and Genetics
• Management of Animal Boarding Establishments
• Wildlife Conservation Sustainable Practices Work Experience (80 Hours of placement)