Certificate in Animal Care

Deaf young people 16 years of age who are interested in animal husbandry and care

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however an interest in animal care is essential

This course is both practical and theory based which can include: Planning and monitor feeding Anatomy and physiology Animal behaviour and communication Promoting animal health Animal handling and safe working. There are regular trips to other animal collections to further student knowledge of other species and how they carry out husbandry practices. In previous years, students have been involved in breeding programmes and hatched chickens, ducks, and turkey eggs.

Classroom

Students will be expected to wear the following: Steel capped boots/wellies Work trousers Vocational polo and hoodie

There is some theory work, exams, and practical work. Students will complete the course with either a pass, merit, or distinction. Teachers will be taking photos and videos of students' practical work that they do as evidence in their folders.

There is a wide range of possibilities such as university or a career such as:
Kennel and cattery worker
Animal care technician
Biologist
Scientist
Dog walker/trainer