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Level 4 HNC in Animal Management in Huddersfield

Cost£6,950.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 HNC in Animal Management in Huddersfield. Classes run at Kirklees College Taylor Hill Centre, full-time during the day. This level 4 hnc in animal management course takes one year to complete. You'll build a thorough understanding of animal health, welfare, and biology, alongside practical husbandry skills. To join, you'll need a BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP or 64 UCAS points, plus GCSE English and maths at grade C (4) or above.

Who this course is for

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Animal Management has been developed for individuals who have a passion for animals and are keen to further develop their knowledge of animal health, welfare and biology.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of animal management and will equip you with the necessary knowledge to assess the welfare needs of animals, enable you to acquire practical animal management skills and master essential study skills and husbandry techniques.

Entry requirements

BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP or 64 UCAS points and GCSE English and maths grade C (4) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll assess the welfare needs of a range of animals.
  • You'll develop practical animal management and husbandry techniques.
  • You'll study animal health, biology, and physiology.
  • You'll apply essential study skills to higher-level academic work.
  • You'll examine legislation and ethical frameworks relating to animal welfare.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience in animal care and management settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching, practical sessions, and independent study. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks. There are no formal written exams for this qualification. You'll build a portfolio of work over the year that demonstrates your knowledge and skills across the units you study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kirklees College Taylor Hill Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that any books you choose to buy, printing beyond the termly allowance, and optional trips are not included in the course fees.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal care worker: day-to-day care in kennels, catteries, or shelters.
  • Zoo keeper assistant: supporting animal care in zoo environments.
  • Wildlife rehabilitation officer: caring for injured or orphaned wild animals.
  • Animal technician: working in research or laboratory animal care.
  • Veterinary support assistant: supporting clinical teams in practice settings.
  • Animal welfare inspector: monitoring welfare standards for charities or local authorities.
  • Farm animal technician: livestock management on commercial farms.

What you could study next

A Level 4 HNC in Animal Management qualification opens the door to further study at degree level. You could progress to a Level 5 HND in Animal Management, which many universities accept for entry into the second year of a related BSc. From there, a full BSc in Animal Science, Zoology, or Veterinary Nursing gives you the depth for specialist roles. If you want to work as a registered veterinary nurse, you would need to pursue a RCVS-approved veterinary nursing programme separately.

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