Modules

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) MODULES Professional and Academic Development (Core): This module aims to equip you with a range of skills and attributes in preparation to work in your chosen sector whilst following professional codes of practice. The module will also enable you to develop a range of skills required for academic studies, which will be used and extended upon throughout your programme of study. Professional Practice 1 (Core): This module will enable you to apply and integrate professional skills, knowledge and behaviours gained from the programme into a real-life workplace setting. This module will enable you to further develop the Glyndwr graduate attributes and develop and reflect upon the key employability skills required for the sector. Canine Behaviour and Cognition (Core): This module will enable you to understand canine cognitive abilities, body language and communication. Videos and direct observation of dogs will develop your ability to read and interpret canine body language and behaviour patterns. You will become familiar with the key concepts of learning theory and behaviour. Underpinning knowledge gained from this module can be applied in practice to ensure good welfare for companion and working dogs. Human Canine Interaction (Core): This module will introduce you to the many facets of canine-human Interaction and the wide-ranging roles of dogs in society across time and cultures. You will examine different types of interactions and relationships between humans and dogs and examine the costs and benefits to both species. Introduction to Canine Anatomy and Physiology (Core): This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of canine anatomy and physiology at both a systems and cellular level. You will integrate physiology and pathophysiology to develop an understanding of disease states. Principles of genetics, linking to the breeding process will be covered in this module. Specialist Training (Core): This module will introduce you to the specialist field of canine scent detection. The module is highly practical giving unique opportunities to apply theory to practice under the supervision of experts in the industry with extensive range of experience. This module further embeds the importance of animal welfare and human safety and how this can be ensured in real world situations. YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) MODULES Professional Practice 2 (Core) Canine Learning and Training (Core) Conditioning and Sports Performance (Core) Practical Health and Disease (Core) Specialist Training 2 (Core) Training Instruction and Coaching skills (Core) The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment method

Teaching & Assessment This programme includes a variety of learning and teaching methods in the class, practical settings and sessions delivered within the workplace. These include:

• Practical sessions in our specialist indoor training area, veterinary clinical suite and rural landscape

• Lectures

• Workshops

• Exciting and inspirational guest speakers

• A range of online activities using our bespoke virtual learning environment

• Industry placements

• Educational Visits

• Broad range of assessments from practical to reports

• Access to Wrexham facilities

• Individual personal tutors and their dogs!