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Victoria,Animal Management

Student

We believe in providing students with the

wide range of skills and experiences thatwill fully prepare you for life after college,whether you are looking to enter the worldof work or progress onto a higher level ofstudy.

This means that during your

time at college you will havethe opportunity to:

^ Undertake work placements

^ Enter competitions againstother colleges

^ Work on projects with localbusinesses

^ Attend master classes andworkshops from industryprofessionals

^ Go on trips and visitsrelevant to your area ofstudy

^ Get paid work as part of

the Colleges Student CrewnorthhertscollegeFind out howAnimal Management student Kira

Simpson got on working at The Big CatSanctuary.

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Our newly

redeveloped

Hitchin Centreboasts Enhance

and Energise

Hair and BeautySalons, open to

the public all year

round, as well

the Edge SportsCentre.

The new building

houses dedicatedclassrooms,

communal

workspaces andquiet study areas

as well as the Link

Lounge, wherestudents can get

help with work

placements, CV

writing and jobapplications.

HITCHIN CENTREANIMAL MANAGEMENT BEAUTY AND

HOLISTIC THERAPY BUSINESS AND

ENTERPRISE HAIRDRESSING PUBLIC

SERVICES SPORT TRAVEL AND TOURISM


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Kira Simpson has been

undertaking her workplacement at the Big Cat

Sanctuary

I am having a great time

at the Big Cat Sanctuary,

and really enjoy working

with the team.

A typical day starts with

cleaning out the animal

areas. We have had some

new French cats come in,

and had to move some of

the cats around which has

made this difficult as they

do not cooperate.The link between college

and working here has

been very good. When

an animal dies, I can

relate to certain modules

I have done, such as the

respiratory system. Also

with sick animals, I have

a better understanding of

the basics. Bing, one of the

Lamas, got a cyst on his leg

and I learnt how to bathe

cysts at college so I could

carry the work out in the

Sanctuary.

northhertscollegeKira Simpsonhas been undertaking her workplacement at the Big Cat Sanctuary

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CASE STUDY: Kira Simpson


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Introduction to Animal Care

(FS017)

Level 2 Diploma in Animal

Care (FS050)

Level 3 Extended Diploma in

Animal Management (FS051)

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On this course you will learn how

to care for a range of domestic

animals. You will learn thefollowing skills:

^ How to safely handle small

animals

^ Recognise housing and bedding

for small animals

^ Recognise different types and

breeds of animals

^ Study and research skills

^ Communication, literacy and

numeracy skills

COURSE DURATION

1 year

COURSE LOCATION

Hitchin

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal entry

requirements for this course.

PROGRESSION

OPPORTUNITIESUpon successful completion of this

course students can progress onto

the Level 2 Diploma in Animal care

or a Level 2 diploma in another

care related subject.

Introduction to Animal Care (FS017)

northhertscollegeLynette

Taylorundertookawork

placementatPetsCorner,

gainingsomefantastic

experienceandenhancing

herknowledge.

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Lynette - I have picked up a lotof knowledge on animals from thestaff working here. The training Ihave received has been brilliant;from nutrition to treatmentsand feeding. I have also beentrained on how to fit collarsand harnesses, and learnedabout fleas and worms. My workplacement has helped me a lot; Ican take what I learn at collegeand confidently give customersadvice and guidance.


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This is a practical course on which

you will learn about different types

of animals health andwelfare

requirements. You will also gain an

understandingof animal biologyand

undertakework experiencewithin

the animal careindustry. You will

learn thefollowingskills:

^ Maintaining animal

accommodation

^ Practical animal feeding

^ The principles of animal

behaviour andhandling

^ Contribute to thecare of exotic

animals

^ Functional skills in English, maths

and ICT

COURSEDURATION

1 year

COURSELOCATION

Hitchin

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

4 GCSE grades at D oraboveincluding

Englishand maths

PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES

Upon successful completion of this

course students canprogress onto

the Level3 Extended Diploma in

Animal management or lookfor

employment within the animal care

industry.

Level 2 DiplomainAnimalCare(FS050)

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On this course you will learn the

wide range of skills requiredto work within the animal care

industry. You will have the

opportunity to undertake units

from the following options:

^ The Principles of Animal Biology

^ Animal Anatomy and

Physiology^ Animal Handling and Monitor

Animal Feeding

^ Principles of Animal Nutrition

^ Principles of Animal Nursing

^ Understand and Interpret

Animal Behaviour and

Communication

^ Animal Welfare and Breed

Development

^ Pet Store Design and Animal

Management

^ Exotic Animal Health and

Husbandry

^ Wildlife Management and

Rehabilitation

^ Dog grooming and training

COURSE DURATION

2 years

COURSE LOCATION

Hitchin

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

4 GCSEs at grade C or above

including English, maths & science

PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES

Upon successful completion of this

course you can apply for a range

of animal care related university

courses or look employment within

the animal care industry.

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal

Management (FS051)

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MEET THE ANIMALS

NAME: Mo

SPECIES: Bearded Dragon

FAVOURITE THING TO DO:

Chase Bugs

WHERE YOU WOULD FIND ME:

Australia

NAME: Hope

SPECIES: Ferret

FAVOURITE THING TO DO:Run through tubes


Across Europe, Im adomesticatedPole cat.


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NAME: Scooby

SPECIES: Blue Tongue Skink

DID YOU KNOW?

I have a blue tongue!


Australia

NAME: Sponge Bob

SPECIES: Mexican Red Trantula


Make webs


Mexico

NAME: Furb, Bea, Daisy and Duke

SPECIES: Chinchilla


Eat raisins


Andes - South America

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How to applyOnce youve decided which

course is right for you, there are a

number of ways to apply:

^ Pick up an application form

from reception at any of our

centres

^ Call us on 01462 424242 to

apply by telephone

^ Visit our website

www.nhc.ac.uk, find yourcourse and apply online

Travel to college

for 2Weve teamed up with the Uno bus

to provide students with unlimited

daily travel for just 2! There are

also great deals to be had with

Arriva and CentreBus.

75% off train travel

from RoystonFull-time students travelling from

Royston are eligible for 75% off

monthly tickets bought in advance

from Royston station.

Terms and conditions apply.

The information in this brochure was correct

at the time of going to print (October 2014).

Some course and venue details may be

subject to change, please visit our websitewww.nhc.ac.uk for the most up-to-date

information.

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