Through a combination of hands-on experience and classroom learning, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and industry experience that employers look for when hiring animal care professionals.

What You Will Gain:
Technical knowledge and practical skills in animal care
Real-world work experience in an animal-related setting
Essential English, maths, and digital skills relevant to the industry
Personalised support to help you reach your full potential

What You Will Study:
Animal feeding and accommodation
Animal health and welfare maintenance
Animal behaviour and handling
Health and safety in land-based industries
Work experience in an animal care setting

Work Experience Requirement:
Work experience is a key part of this course. You will complete 150 hours of compulsory industry-based experience throughout the academic year, giving you first-hand insight into working with animals in a professional setting.

This course is perfect for those looking to build a career in animal care or progress to further study.

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This course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop their skills in animal care.

During the course, you will study the following units:
– Animal health
– Animal behaviour
– Animal welfare
– Sustainability
– The principles of biosecurity
– Ethical principles
– Supply chain and stock management
– Business and enterprise skills
– Communication
– Customer care
– Health and safety

You will study the occupational specialism of Animal Management in your second year.

You will also undertake a 315-hour (minimum) industry placement.

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What will I study?
– Handling requirements of different species e.g. reptiles, rodents, goats
– Transportation of animals (how to move them safely)
– Health and Safety
– Managing environments and enrichment
– Animal behaviour

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What did/do you most enjoy about studying at North Devon College e.g. trips, visits, project?
The practical sessions where we learn and practice medical care like CPR, bandaging, blood samples, use of medical tools and more.

Did you undertake any work experience throughout your studies? How did you find your experience? And do you think this work experience helped you decide your next steps?
I have been doing work experience at Medivet Northam which I found by looking local to my home and simply handed my CV in. This work experience has helped me make back up plans for after college if I don’t go to university.

What do you plan to do when you leave North Devon College (further study, career etc.)?
I hope to go to university and study a degree in a veterinarian course, and if that doesn’t go to plan I will do an apprenticeship at my work experience.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course as you?
I would say there is so much you can do going forward with this course.

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What did/do you most enjoy about studying at North Devon College e.g. trips, visits, project?
I love how many trip opportunities there are, for example Exmoor Zoo. I also love how many animals there are to work with in the animal centre.

Have you got involved in any Enrichment activities, if so, which ones, and what did you enjoy most about them?
I have not, at the moment.

Did you undertake any work experience throughout your studies? How did you find your experience? And do you think this work experience helped you decide your next steps?
Yes, I am currently doing work experience at Smoochy Poochy Dog Groomers in Braunton. I posted a facebook post asking for work experience and they reached out to me. My work experience has helped massively in my next steps.

What do you plan to do when you leave North Devon College (further study, career etc.)?
I am thinking of taking a gap year and then I am going to look into creating a dog walking business or train to be a dog groomer.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course as you?
There’s a lot of information you need to remember for exams so make sure to take rests and try not to burn yourself out. It’s all worth it in the end!

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What did/do you most enjoy about studying at North Devon College e.g. trips, visits, project?
I enjoy the visits we do, learning about the biology and practical skills of the animal sector. I also enjoy learning about the management and business aspect of running a practice.

Have you got involved in any Enrichment activities, if so, which ones, and what did you enjoy most about them?
I haven’t yet but I am looking to join one!

Did you undertake any work experience throughout your studies? How did you find your experience? And do you think this work experience helped you decide your next steps?
I am currently doing work experience at The Littlest Wildlife Hotel, an animal rehabilitation centre in Alswear. I enjoy going there to help out with the animals, and it has solidified my plans of becoming a vet.

What do you plan to do when you leave North Devon College (further study, career etc.)?
I plan to go to university and study veterinary medicine.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course as you?
Go for a course that reflects what you want to achieve.

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What did/do you most enjoy about studying at North Devon College e.g. trips, visits, project?
I really enjoy our practical sessions in the animal center as well as the trips we do.

Did you undertake any work experience throughout your studies? How did you find your experience? And do you think this work experience helped you decide your next steps?
I have started my work experience at Combe Martin Wildlife Park and I really enjoy going there and going has helped me decide that I want to go into Zoology in the future.

What do you plan to do when you leave North Devon College (further study, career etc.)?
I plan on going onto university or doing an internship apprenticeship.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course as you?
Do it! It’s a great course and the structure is amazing. It’s definitely worth it.

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What do you most enjoy about studying at À¦°óÇ¿¼é?
I really enjoy all of my lessons due to the large amount of interesting topics which can help us in the real world, including but not limited to training of animals, handling and restraint, and other fun topics. I also enjoy the friendly atmosphere in college as I feel much more recognised by the super friendly staff and appreciated for any extra efforts I put in.

Have you got involved in any enrichment activities?
I have not, but I really appreciate the large variety of enrichment activities available to me should I wish to use them.

Did you undertake any work experience throughout your studies?
I undertake work experience at LA Stables in Bideford, which was a very new experience for me as I have not spent much time around horses. As someone who often worries about doing things incorrectly at work, I went in quite anxious but soon came to realise that all of my new colleagues were incredibly kind.
I have really enjoyed my time at the stables and feel much more confident working with larger animals, and it even helped me gain a new appreciation for a species I hadn’t previously thought a whole lot about. Overall, I feel that work experience has helped my develop as a person in more ways that one, and has benefitted me well and will help me in my future endeavours post-college.

What do you plan to do when you leave À¦°óÇ¿¼é?
After College I plan to either begin work at a zoo as that has always been my dream, or alternatively I might go to university to study in conservation which as been a secondary dream of mine.

Any advice for someone thinking of choosing the same course as you?
Get in touch with À¦°óÇ¿¼é, all of the staff are very helpful, supportive and approachable and will be eager to discuss with you any concerns or questions you might have about going into the course. Other than that, my opinion would be go for it! If your passionate about animals like me, you won’t regret taking up this course – and even if you do, for the first few months it’s very easy and simple for you to change courses meaning that you really have nothing to lose.

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