Working With Animals & Animal Care Course at Cumbernauld College

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Course details

How long is the course?
More than 1 year up to and including 3 years

Attendance pattern
Full time

Course qualification
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a set of SQA units at National Certificate level which make up the Working with Animals/ Animal Care course and you will also receive a College Achievement Certificate.

When does the course begin?
This course last started on 19-Oct-07

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Timetable
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Course info
This course combines theory and practice. It helps develop your knowledge and understanding of the biology of animals alongside an awareness of how to maintain the health, well-being and management of animals. It also gives you the practical skills needed to carry out duties in the care of animals.You will also gain skills related to the business side of animal care employment - customer service skills, record keeping and basic financial recording. In addition, you will develop your Core Skills (which are transferable into any work situation) like communication, numeracy and information technology.The course is based at Cumbernauld College, but some time is spent at Barony College near Dumfries on residential placements. This college has a purpose built small animal training unit and a working farm, in a rural setting. Here, you gain a lot fo the practical skills needed in working with animals.Students, who successfully complete the course, may progress on to the HNC in Animal Care at Barony College (or other Scottish colleges) or go into employment as assistants in kennels, catteries, stables or animal welfare organisations.

How much will it cost?
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Entry Requirements
This course is ideal for you if you have a genuine interest in working with animals. You might want to gain SQA qualifications in animal care and animal husbandry.

Equipment and Materials
You may or may not be working with animals already.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
Cumbernauld College
Tryst Road
Cumbernauld
G67 1HU

Venue details
Situated adjacent to Cumbernauld town centre. Reserved parking for disabled students is available.Facilities & Services for Students with Disabilities or Other Support Needs.