Introduction to Animal Care
Bicton College - 29 October 2024
1 day, 09:30-16:30
Part-time
Introduction to Animal Care
This 1-day course will provide an introduction to the animal industry, including the wildlife around us as well as working with some of the animals we accommodate, and how they behave and how to care for them.
What you will learn
- An overview of the Animal Industry
- Wildlife walk to observe nature around our stunning Arboretum
- Basic animal handling; you will handle a range of animals from small mammals to our wonderful donkeys and learn how they behave
- Dog Grooming demonstration
Entry requirements
An interest in animals.
Assessment
Not applicable.
Progression
- Canine Husbandry
- Dog Grooming
- Wildlife & Conservation
- Animal Management
Bicton College
Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.
- Wildlife walk to observe nature around our stunning Arboretum
- Basic animal handling; you will handle a range of animals from small mammals to our wonderful donkeys and learn how they behave
- Dog Grooming demonstration
Bicton College
Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.
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Dates & Locations
- Location - Bicton College
- Start Date - 29 October 2024
- Day/Time - Tuesday, 09:30 - 16:30
- Tuition Fees: £0.00*
*Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.
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For 29 October 2024 start date
Course Code 13775-BIC-24
Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.
Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.