Course summary
The Higher National Diploma in Animal Management is for those who want an advanced qualification in animal management, which will enable you to manage the care of animals rather than undertake that care yourself. The course aims to give you not just technical knowledge about the health, welfare and management of a range of animal species but also the confidence and transferable skills that will allow you to progress effectively into junior and middle management roles in the future. Work in the Animal Management sector is continually evolving with the need to work closely with other professionals in different services. Practitioners need to have a breadth and depth of knowledge and be equipped with transferable skills. The content of the course is designed for you to study and consider job roles and the work setting within a wider practical context. We hope you will enjoy exploring and debating these issues and feel better prepared to meet the challenges of changing policies and practice. This course combines lectures, group work, practical sessions and independent research. Throughout the course you will be applying your theoretical knowledge to practice both in group work and the work setting. You will be expected to undertake an industrial experience placement, one day per week as part of your studies. This will not only give you valuable experience, but can often lead directly to employment opportunities. The assessment for the course is through internally assessed theory work, presentations, creations of public information resources, written scientific reports and practical observations when managing the care of animals and supervising those carrying out various animal husbandry procedures. When undertaking practical assessments you are expected to perform to an industry expected standard and work independently. You will also be involved with the welfare of animals on the college animal care unit, to include those animals in our Blue Cross Rehoming Centre, Day Boarding Dog Kennels and livestock production area.
Modules
The HND is composed of a number of units, all of which you must successfully complete to gain the qualification. These units are chosen by the tutors to reflect the specialisms held with the College and will allow you to study across a broad range of Animal Management disciplines. The units you are likely to study (not exhaustive) include: animal health and welfare, business and the business environment, managing a successful project, animal anatomy and physiology, management of exotic animal species, biological principles, research project, evolution and adaptations, anthrozoology and wildlife conservation. Please note these units are provisional and subject to change
Assessment method
Each unit will be internally assessed by your tutors and then moderated. Assessment will take a variety of forms which will include theory work, presentations, written scientific reports, creation of public information resources and practical observations when managing the care of animals and supervising those carrying out various animal husbandry procedures . The assessment process will be fully explained during your induction and your tutors will work closely with your throughout the course to ensure that you understand all requirements of assessment.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- DD33
- Institution code:
- H54
- Campus name:
- Middleton
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately we do not accept applications from Tier IV international students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MMP
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We will also accept other Level 3 qualifications such as the City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma and Extended Diploma.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Hopwood Hall College
Rochdale Campus
St Mary's Gate
Rochdale
OL12 6RY