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Animal Management
Value Added A Level Programme
We provide an exciting range of A Level and BTEC/CACHE/UAL courses which are combined in order to provide our students with the best possible grade outcomes, which maximises their choice of university.
The benefits of this combined provision includes:
● Modular assessment of BTEC/CACHE/UAL which is closer aligned to university study ● Significantly enhanced grade potential ● Opportunity to include AS Level Extended Project Qualification – enhancing overall grade and skill outcomes In addition, we provide detailed support to each of our students in preparing their personal statement, as well as preparing for interviews and other selection processes to ensure they are able to secure their first choice of university.
Non A Level Equivalent Qualifications
BTEC Diplomas provide a practical, real-world approach to learning and an alternative route to traditional GCSEs and A Levels. They focus on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education. BTEC qualifications were established over 25 years ago and are recognised by universities, employers and professional bodies across the United Kingdom and in over 100 countries worldwide. The table below shows how many UCAS points each of the most common qualifications are worth. For example, an Extended Diploma at Triple Distinction* (D*D*D*) equates to 3 A Levels at A*.
What can I study?
The suite of ‘value-added’ courses provides an exciting mix of both traditional A Levels and nonA Level but equivalent subjects so that students can benefit from both types of pedagogy (the linear A Level and modular BTEC/CACHE/UAL). Students taking these subjects will not only be supported to achieve good quality grade outcomes but also gain additional life skills that will prepare them for study and life at university, Apprenticeships and employment.
A Levels cannot be studied individually and can only be taken in combination with the relevant vocational qualification.
For more information on our value added A Level courses, please register your interest at: www.oaklands.ac.uk/ALevels
Animal Management
Our animal care and agriculture sta have a wide range of experience in the industry, for example, animal charities, veterinary surgery and nursing, safari parks and livestock husbandry.
I want to be... animal welfare worker animal nutritionist wildlife conservation officer zoo keeper animal trainer herdsperson farm hand
How do I get there?
Level E3
E3 Diploma in Skills for Working Life (Animals)
L1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies - Animal Care
L2 City & Guilds Technical Certificate in Animal Care
City & Guilds Advanced Technical/Extended Diploma in Animal Management Access to HE Diploma (Land-Based Studies) – Animal Science and Animal Management pathway
Level 1
Progress into employment
Level 2
Level 3
Progress on to university
For more information on our Animal Management & Agriculture courses, relevant careers and potential salaries, visit www.oaklands.ac.uk/animals
E3 Diploma in Skills for Working Life (Animals)
Level Full Time E3 1 Year St Albans
This practical programme will help you develop personal skills as well as skills in handling and caring for small animals.
What do I need? No formal entry qualifications are needed, just an interest in animals and a willingness to learn.
What will I learn? ● Preparing for work ● Animal health ● Grooming ● Farm animals ● Poultry
What can I do next? You could progress onto the Level 1 study programme or straight into employment in the industry. All Entry Level 3 students get the opportunity to work in our Habitat and working farm. Students get transferable skills in handling and health checks which can lead to other Landbased pathways such as Agriculture, Equine and Horticulture depending on confidence and competence in these vocational pathways.
Our working farm provides you with handson experience of sheep, cattle, goats and pigs.
Level Full Time
11 Year St Albans
This course will give you a real insight into the practicalities and realities of working within the animal care industry.
What do I need? Three GSCEs at Grade 2 or above or an Entry Level vocational skills course and a strong interest in working with animals.
What will I learn? ● Safe and e ective working practices ● Maintaining the health and wellbeing of animals ● Animals in the wild ● Conservation
What can I do next? You could progress on to the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care. Students who successfully complete the course are also ideally suited to employment in kennels, catteries and pet shops. All Level 1 students get the opportunity to work in our Habitat and working farm. Students get transferable skills in handling and health checks which can lead to other Landbased pathways such as Agriculture, Equine and Horticulture depending on confidence and competence in these vocational pathways.
Level 2
Full Time 1 Year St Albans
This course is perfect if you want an introduction to working in the animal management industry. The course is designed to provide you with a good understanding of the skills and practical elements needed to care for animals preparing you for employment in the sector.
What do I need? Three GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above including English Maths and Science or a Level 1 Diploma in Animal Care.
What will I learn? This course is designed to provide you with a basic overview in Animal Care.
● Maintaining the health and wellbeing of animals ● Biology ● Feeding and accommodation ● Kennels and Catteries ● Animal nursing During the course you will be expected to complete 80 hours of work experience in relevant employment. You will complete a further 70 hours on the college practical unit.
What can I do next? You could enter employment as a skilled operator in the animal care industry or progress onto a Level 3 qualifi cation in Animal Care.
