Who is the Course For?
The course is designed for people who wish to work in the animal care industry.

Entry Requirements
Applicants require a minimum of 4 Standard Grades at 3 or 4, one of which should be English. You should have a genuine interest in caring for animals. Applicants with a mature attitude seeking a change in career are welcome and will be assessed on an individual basis.

How will I Study?
The course is delivered over 3 twelve week blocks. Practical experience is gained in the small animal unit at the college farm and local animal care establishments. One weeks work experience is an integral part of the course.

SCQF level for this course is Level 4/5

Attendance 1 year full-time
Start date September

Course Content
Small Animal Husbandry: Accommodation and Handling
Reptiles and Amphibians
Ornamental Fish Care
Breed Identification
Avian Care
Parasitology
Health Care
Breeding
Feeding
Basic Handling of Horses
Routine Estate Maintenance
Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
Work Experience
First Aid Measures
Basic Care of Mammals
Basic Financial Recording
Record Keeping (Animal Care)
Small Animal Husbandry: Introduction to Dog Training
Small Animal Husbandry: Dog Grooming

Job Opportunities and Progression Routes
On successful completion you can move on to a job in animal care related businesses such as kennels, catteries, welfare centres, wildlife parks and pet shops, or to Higher National Certificate courses.

Who is the Course For?
The course is designed to provide people who wish to work in veterinary practice management or the veterinary pharmaceutical industry or elsewhere in the animal care industry.

Entry Requirements
Applicants should have 2 Highers at C or above preferably in science subjects or a National Certificate in a relevant subject. Applicants with a mature attitude with substantial practical experience but no formal qualifications are welcome and will be assessed on an individual basis.

How will I Study?
The course is delivered over 3 twelve week blocks.

SCQF level for this course is Level 7

Attendance 1 year full-time
Start date September

Course Content
Companion Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Companion Animal Handling and First Aid
Animal Welfare
Small Animal Health and Disease
Information Technology: Applications Software 1
Small Animal Nutrition
Communication
Animal Care: Graded Unit
Animal Behaviour
Genetics
Personal Development Planning
Small Animal Breeding
Animal Care: Drugs and Medicine

Job Opportunites and Progression Routes
On successful completion you can move into a wide range of animal care employment opportunities. This course also constitutes the first year of the Higher National Diploma in Animal Care.

Who is the Course For?
The course is designed for those wishing to enter management in an animal care related environment as a preparation for self-employment in this sector. It also provides a progression route into Higher Education.

Entry Requirements
Applicants should have successfully completed an HNC in an appropriate subject.

How will I Study?
The course is delivered over 3 twelve week blocks.

SCQF level for this course is Level 8

Attendance 1 year full-time
Start date September

Course Content
Specialist Animal Care in Ornamental Fish
Applied Animal Behaviour
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Animal Care Facility Management
Career Planning
Financial Accounts and Records for Small Businesses
Managing a Small Business
Introduction to Genetics
Workplace Experience
Managing an Event
Specialist Animal Collections
Employment and Health and Safety

Job Opportunties and Progression Routes
On successful completion you can move on in a wide range of animal care businesses with enhanced advancement prospects. The qualification provides direct entry to degree courses at 2nd or 3rd year.