ABOUT THIS COURSEThe Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Animal Management provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the animal management sector and also offers specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units. Alongside your classroom based sessions, you will also take part in enrichment opportunities. There will also be opportunities that take place further afield, for instance day trips to Chester Zoo.KEY UNITSThe Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Animal Management provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the animal management sector and also offers specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units.Students can either study the HNC as a stand-alone one-year programme or after completion progress on to the HND Animal Management programme that is also offered at the college.Course enrichmentAlongside your classroom based sessions, you will also take part in enrichment opportunities. These may include activities at college, such as pond dipping, setting up bug hotels or maintaining the hedgehog hotels that have been established around campus.There will also be opportunities that take place further afield, for instance day trips to Chester Zoo.Learning hoursAs a guide, 15 credits typically represents around 39 hours of tutor contact time (e.g. lectures, seminars, workshops, feedback) and 110 hours of self-study time, usually over the course of a semester. These numbers may increase or decrease depending on the nature, length and level of the module, especially towards the end of the course. Key unitsAnimal Health and WelfareBusiness and the Business EnvironmentManaging a Successful ProjectAnimal Behaviour in SocietyAnimal HusbandryAnatomy and PhysiologyAnimal NutritionManagement of Exotic Animal SpeciesENTRY REQUIREMENTSFor students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:A BTEC Level 3 qualification (Merit or above) in Animal Management or Horse/Equine ManagementA GCSE/A Level Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subjectOther related Level 3 qualificationsAn Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institutionRelated work experienceAn international equivalent of the aboveApplicants with prior learning will be considered on an individual basis.ASSESSMENTMethods of assessment include:essaysresearch taskspresentationsexams (open book and written)practical work in work placementrole play