Animal Management - Wildlife and Countryside Conservation
Entry requirements
A-Levels demonstrating a strong performance in a relevant science-based subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent
A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Animal Management, Countryside Management/Equine Management or another relevant subject
About this course
**Course Overview**
This course provides you with a wealth of transferable experience and employability skills either to take you straight into industry or onto Higher Education beyond Level 4.
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate can allow progression onto a Level 5 Higher National Diploma, which are recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant Wildlife Conservation related courses, for example:
● BSc (Hons) in Wildlife Conservation
● BSc (Hons) in Zoo Animal Management
● BSc (Hons) in Applied Animal Science
● BSc (Hons) in Animal Conservation and Biodiversity
● BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation
Additionally after completing the Level 5 qualification, students have the option to apply for a Top-up one year course which, upon completion, could provide them with a full BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree.
**Modules Covered:**
**Core:**
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Business and Business Environment
- Managing a Successful Project
**Specialist:**
- Endangered Species Conservation
- British Wildlife
**Elective:**
- Principles of Ecology and their Applications
- Managing Environmental Resources
- Plant Identification and Classification
**Why study with us?**
Our lecturing staff have a wide range of expertise, having worked in a variety of animal and wildlife conservation-related industries and have many years of experience.
At Dearne Valley College we have access to a range of habitats including woodland and a wildlife pond and the site is located near-by to the beautiful RSPB Old Moor reserve.
You will also get the opportunity to be involved in our land-based retail outlet.
**Career Opportunities**
Upon successful completion of this course you could progress to Level 5 study, including our HND in Animal Management - Wildlife and Countryside Conservation.
You could also move into employment as an Animal Keeper, Animal Controls or Health Officer, Countryside ranger, Education Officer, Animal Instructor or Conservation Project Officer. You could also apply for roles in an Animal Lecturer capacity. There are Project Officer and management role opportunities for wildlife rehabilitation clinics, animal centres, environmental charities and ecological surveying organisations.
**Entry Requirements**
- A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Animal Management, Countryside Management/Equine Management or another relevant subject
- A-Levels demonstrating a strong performance in a relevant science-based subject
- GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent
- Mature learners to be assessed on an individual basis dependant upon experience
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