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Myerscough 30 05 17 (207 Of 306)
Myerscough 30 05 17 (207 Of 306)

City and Guilds (NPTC) Level 1 Diploma Land-Based Studies (Animal Care)

City and Guilds (NPTC) Level 1 Diploma Land-Based Studies (Animal Care)

About the course

This course provides a basic introduction to the care of a variety of domestic animals. Areas of study will include feeding, cleaning and handling animals as well as additional modules covering work safety and skills development in the land-based industries. Time will be spent in the classroom and in the College’s purpose built Animal Studies Centres developing practical skills. Students must have an interest in the subject. A portfolio of written work must be completed as well as a short on-line assessment.

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Course modules

Year 1

Assist with maintaining the health and wellbeing of animals

Safe and effective working practices in land-based industries

Introduction to Wildlife and Conservation

Animals in the Wild and in Society

Develop Performance in Land-based Industries

Assist with Feeding and Watering Animals

Assist with the Movement, Handling and Accommodation of Animals

Entry requirements & additional information

Entry requirements

Students must have 3 GCSE’s Grade 1 -2 including English or Maths or equivalent Entry Level 3 Qualification along with a keen interest in the subject. Some practical knowledge of small animal care is desirable.

It is strongly recommended for applicants to gain some voluntary experience within the animal sector in order to ensure that they are fully prepared for the expectations of the study programme and gain a realistic insight of the animal industry. A minimum of five days (which do not have to be consecutive) is advised.

Progression

Students who successfully complete the course could possibly progress onto Level 2 Diploma Animal Care.

Careers

Employment in kennels, catteries, pet shop, grooming parlour, welfare societies eg RSPCA.

Special requirements

College warehouse jacket (purchased during induction week via animal studies centre approx. £30), Wellington boots or other sturdy work boots.

Tetanus vaccination up to date

Contributions to trips and visits (approx. £30)

2 x lever arch files

2 x dividers

Pens/Pencils (coloured) (approx. £10)

Animal Studies

Britain is well regarded as a nation of animal lovers, from companion pets to large animal collections. This has resulted in a multi-million pound industry, ranging from well known national pet feed companies to pet stores, catteries and kennels and numerous other businesses providing for the needs of animals.

If you care about animals and have a deep interest in their health and wellbeing, Myerscough provides an excellent opportunity for you to further your studies. You'll develop a range of skills and have the opportunity to care for a range of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets, farm animals, reptiles and amphibians and a range of invertebrates.

Our new £3m Animal Studies Centre
Our new £3m Animal Studies Centre

Our Animal Studies Centre

Myerscough College’s Animal Studies Centre has tripled in size after the completion of a £3 million extension and major refurbishment. The new Animal Studies Centre features specialist classrooms, dedicated indoor and outdoor areas for different animal groups, as well as spacious private rooms, reception and study areas, all fully equipped with the latest I.T technology.

The Animal Studies Centre also offers a range of services to the public, from grooming and healthcare through to behaviour classes and hydrotherapy for injury recovery.

Water dragon
Water dragon

Our Animals

As part of your course at Myerscough College, you'll get to work with a wide range of animals, from dogs and cats through to chameleons, iguanas and snakes, fish and invertebrates. You'll also get to help look after the College Alpacas, Bailey and Icicle - two of the department's biggest characters.

A choice of learning locations

As well as our £3m Animal Studies Centre at our Preston Campus, we also offer Animal Studies courses at our learning centres, including our new Animal Studies Centre at Croxteth Park in Liverpool, Walton Hall in Warrington and Witton Park in Blackburn. 

Scottish Wildcats at Myerscough College
Scottish Wildcats at Myerscough College

Scottish Wildcats

Myerscough College plays a key role in the conservation of Britain's most iconic native predator, the Scottish Wildcat as part of Scottish Wildcat Action's conservation and breeding programme. There could be as few as 100 of these timid and elusive cats left in the wild and this work goes a long way to ensuring their survival.

cat in basket
cat in basket

Blue Cross Rehoming Centre

The Animal Studies Centre is now officially working in partnership with Blue Cross and now has a rehoming centre on the Myerscough Campus. This gives a fabulous experience for students who get the opportunity to work in a real life rehoming environment, gaining a valuable insight into the workings of a cattery and developing skills for employment within the animal sector.

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Myerscough College, St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RY

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