Animal Management HNC

The Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications in Animal Management are aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. The course provides a wide-ranging study of Animal Management and is designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in an aspect of Animal Management. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of Animal Management, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Animal Management give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training.<br/><br/>The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Animal Management offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of specialist and optional units across a range of occupational sectors at Level 4. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for progression onto Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths, and progression routes to degree-level study.<br/><br/>There is a choice of two streams:<br/><br/>**1. Animal Behaviour and Welfare**<br/><br/>**Year 1**<br/>• Animal Health and Welfare<br/>• Business and the Business Environment<br/>• Managing a Successful Project<br/>• Animal Behaviour in Society<br/>• Animal Husbandry<br/>• Animal Anatomy and Physiology<br/>• Animal Nutrition<br/>• Animal Collection Management<br/><br/>**Year 2**<br/>• Biological Principles<br/>• Research Project<br/>• Anthrozoology<br/>• Evolution and adaptations<br/>• Therapy and Rehabilitation<br/>• Sustainable Practices<br/>• Work Experience<br/><br/>**2. Veterinary Practice Management**<br/><br/>**Year 1**<br/>• Animal Health and Welfare<br/>• Business and the Business Environment<br/>• Managing a Successful Project<br/>• Veterinary Practice Management<br/>• Animal Nursing<br/>• Clinic Design and Processes<br/>• Animal Nutrition<br/>• Human Resource Management<br/><br/>**Year 2**<br/>• Biological Principles<br/>• Research Project<br/>• Advanced Patient care<br/>• Advanced Management Accounting<br/>• Anthrozoology<br/>• Sustainable Practices<br/>• Work Experience