The course delivery is based around our Animal Rescue Centre (ARC), which has on-site veterinary facilities and will allow you to gain the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to work with a variety of animal species. The ARC provides care for a selection of resident exotic animals and small mammals, but also provides assessment and care for a wide range of presenting native wildlife casualties e.g. hedgehogs, seals, otters, birds of prey, and garden bird species, coordinating the rehabilitation and intended release of these animals as appropriate. Your participation and studies will not only benefit you, but also the animals within the center and beyond. Established links with the RSPCA, conservation organizations, and local veterinary practices provide a very real experience and a network for you to explore future career opportunities. Work placement experience is also included as a requirement in completing this qualification, and we have links with a range of animal care sector employers with whom we are often able to arrange placements. Work placement experience can take place in a wide range of environments e.g. veterinary surgery, boarding and daycare provision, dog groomer, zoos, pet shops, stables, and farms. You will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of trips to zoos and other animal care settings. There are also opportunities to take part in activities such as wildlife population surveying, conservation campaigns, and fundraising events. We encourage the participation of visiting speakers, who can also provide valuable information to the learners regarding potential careers e.g. police dog handlers, or conservation work. This course usually takes place over 3 days per week. All of our learners will be given support with their English and Maths skills where relevant to their main program. Those students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 or above at GCSE in these subjects will continue to work towards these important qualifications at a level suited to them. Mandatory units are: - Practical Animal Health - Introduction to Animal Biology and Health (externally assessed) - Animal Care Work Placement - Animal Welfare (externally assessed) - Animal Behaviour Assessment and Safe Handling - Feeding, Accommodating, and Moving Animals
4 GCSEs Grade 3 (old grade D) or above.
Assessment is achieved through assignments (which may include written work, posters, presentations and practical workbooks) and external assessments which include examinations. Logging specific practical activities in the Animal Rescue Centre and work placement experience is vitally important in providing necessary evidence towards your qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, LA9 5AY |
The course delivery is based around our Animal Rescue Centre (ARC), which has on-site veterinary facilities and will allow you to gain the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to work with a variety of animal species. The ARC provides care for a selection of resident exotic animals and small mammals, but also provides assessment and care for a wide range of presenting native wildlife casualties e.g. hedgehogs, seals, otters, birds of prey, and garden bird species, coordinating the rehabilitation and intended release of these animals as appropriate. Your participation and studies will not only benefit you, but also the animals within the center and beyond. Established links with the RSPCA, conservation organizations, and local veterinary practices provide a very real experience and a network for you to explore future career opportunities. Work placement experience is also included as a requirement in completing this qualification, and we have links with a range of animal care sector employers with whom we are often able to arrange placements. Work placement experience can take place in a wide range of environments e.g. veterinary surgery, boarding and daycare provision, dog groomer, zoos, pet shops, stables, and farms. You will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of trips to zoos and other animal care settings. There are also opportunities to take part in activities such as wildlife population surveying, conservation campaigns, and fundraising events. We encourage the participation of visiting speakers, who can also provide valuable information to the learners regarding potential careers e.g. police dog handlers, or conservation work. This course usually takes place over 3 days per week. All of our learners will be given support with their English and Maths skills where relevant to their main program. Those students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 or above at GCSE in these subjects will continue to work towards these important qualifications at a level suited to them. Mandatory units are: - Practical Animal Health - Introduction to Animal Biology and Health (externally assessed) - Animal Care Work Placement - Animal Welfare (externally assessed) - Animal Behaviour Assessment and Safe Handling - Feeding, Accommodating, and Moving Animals
4 GCSEs Grade 3 (old grade D) or above.
Assessment is achieved through assignments (which may include written work, posters, presentations and practical workbooks) and external assessments which include examinations. Logging specific practical activities in the Animal Rescue Centre and work placement experience is vitally important in providing necessary evidence towards your qualification.