- Study Type
- Full Time
- Study Level
- Level 3
- Start Date:
- 09/09/2024
- Duration
- 72 weeks
Course Sheets
View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses (depending on the level of the course to be studied).
Mandatory Units
- Animal Biology
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Health and Diseases
- Animal Welfare and Ethics
- Investigative Research Project
- Practical Animal Husbandry
- Work Experience in the Animal Sector
- Animal Breeding and Genetics (Extended Diploma only)
Plus
- Seven extra units which may vary from year to year (for Extended Diploma)
- Three extra units which may vary from year to year (for Diploma)
All Study Programmes for 16-19 year olds at The Isle of Wight College are designed to include:
- Work experience which is effective, relevant, and includes careers fairs, site visits, guest speakers and introduces you to the expectations of the real demands of work
- Extended work experience/industry placement for Level 3 learners Over the course of your Level 3 study programme you may be expected to do between 36 – 415 hours of industry placement depending on the course you have chosen. All learners are expected, and encouraged, to do their best to find their own relevant, purposeful work experience which supports their career progression.
- English and maths, where students have not yet achieved a GCSE grade A* - C (9 - 4 using the new grades) in these subjects by age 16
- Non-qualification activity, such as tutorials and work-related learning, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals
- A vocational experience which will form the substantial part of the programme
These four elements of the programme should combine to provide stretch and challenge for you helping to prepare you for progression to employment or further study.
BTEC Level 3 courses are highly valued by employers and universities.? Students may take up employment opportunities in:
- Veterinary practices
- Animal charities
- Zoos
- Kennels/catteries
- Animal technician
- Voluntary organisations
There may be a cost for purchasing equipment or uniform for this course. Find out about financial support available.
BTEC Level 3 Animal Management
WHAT ARE THE LEVEL 3 COURSE EQUIVALENTS AND?UCAS* POINTS?
Level 3 Extended Diploma equivalent to 3 GCE A levels
Level 3 Diploma equivalent to 2 GCE A levels
Level 3 Foundation Diploma equivalent to 1 GCE A level
*When you successfully complete your level 3 course you will be awarded UCAS points. The points awarded vary depending on the final grade achieved the range is from PPP to D*D*D* (Ext, Dip), PP to D*D* (Dip) and P to D* (F. Dip)
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