Introduction to Animal Care
Bicton College - 29 October 2024
1 day, 09:30-16:30
Part-time
Course information
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.
- 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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Events
Practical Workshop – VetSkill Observed Structured Clinical Examination
- Dates
10th October 2024, 9:30am - 4:00pm
13th February 2025, 9:30am - 4:00pm
8th May 2025, 9:30am - 4:00pm
5th June 2025, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Taster Day at Bicton College
16-19 Apprenticeship University- Dates
28th October 2024, 9:00am - 3:30pm
17th February 2025, 9:00am - 3:30pm
28th May 2025, 9:00am - 3:30pm
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This course is free (dependent on eligibility). For individuals with an income over £32,000, there is a nominal fee - Tuition Fees: £9.00.
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Course Code 13775-BIC-24
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