Working with animals is an interesting and rewarding career. Our programmes provide quality education and training for individuals and employers, as well as owners looking to provide the best care for their animals.
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The Animal Management department is able to offer training programmes to match the specific needs of organisations and companies. Through discussion of your employees' specific training needs we can plan and deliver a wide range of related topics, ensuring that training is highly relevant and transferable to your work place.
Courses available: Click on a course to find out more
Certificate in Animal Behaviour
Dog Training Techniques
First Aid for Dog Owners
Reptile and Amphibian Handling
Setting up a Smallholding
Lambing and Seasonal Stock Tasks
Running a Smallholding
Poultry Breeding and Rearing
Certificate in Animal Behaviour
This course provides a useful background for people who are interested in companion animal behaviour. Topics covered include the animal brain, animal interaction, communication and learning theories. The programme includes a practical session on handling and observing behaviours of animals within the college Animal Centre.
| Date | Thursday 18/11/10-16/12/10 |
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Time | 1900-2100 |
| Code | AC719-01B |
| Date | Thursday 14/07/11-18/08/11 |
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Time | 1900-2100 |
| Code | AC719-02B |
| Tuition Fee | £90 |
| Total Fee | £90 |
Dog Training Techniques
A new short course aimed at dog owners who like to increase their understanding of how to effectively train their dogs using a variety of methods. Sessions will include both practical and theory and cover learning theory and training principles, common behaviour problems and the application of different techniques.
Attendees may bring their own dogs by arrangement with the tutor prior to the start of the course.
| Date | Monday 09/05/11-23/05/11 |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Time | 1900-2100 |
| Code | AC731-01B |
| Date | Saturday 02/07/11 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0930-1630 |
| Code | AC731-02B |
| Tuition Fee | £54 |
| Total Fee | £54 |
First Aid for Dog Owners
This course is designed to give the owner confidence when coping with everyday injuries which their dog may suffer. It will also be of value to those running training classes, working in boarding kennels, veterinary practices and pet shops where injuries may occur. This will cover essential actions necessary when coping with an emergency such as a road accident or wounds and fractures.
| Date | Saturday 13/11/10 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0930-1630 |
| Code | AC730-01B |
| Date | Saturday 19/03/11 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0930-1630 |
| Code | AC730-02B |
| Tuition Fee | £54 |
| Total Fee | £54 |
Reptile and Amphibian Handling
This course is designed for animal industry employees and enthusiasts who would like to update their skills on species identification, handling and restraint techniques, housing, nutrition and health care. This course is also delivered annually to RSPCA employees as professional development following an increase in the keeping of exotic animals.
| Date | Saturday 06/11/10 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0930-1630 |
| Code | AC720-01B |
| Tuition Fee | £54 |
| Total Fee | £54 |
Setting up a Smallholding
A course designed to provide the prospective smallholder with the necessary information to purchase and establish a smallholding. Subjects will include selecting an enterprise, purchasing property, sources of finance, legal implications, sources of information, grants, sources of equipment and livestock and arable information.
| Date | Tuesday 05/10/10-09/11/10 |
| Duration | 6 weeks |
| Time | 1900-2100 |
| Code | AC710-01B |
| Date | Saturday 08/01/11-15/01/11 |
| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Time | 0930-1630 |
| Code | AC710-02B |
| Tuition Fee | £138 (£R £126) |
| Total Fee | £138 (£R £126) |
Lambing and Seasonal Stock Tasks
This practically based course covers all aspects of lambing management and aftercare. During the programme you will be involved in practical lambing, nutrition management, basic husbandry and care of newborn lambs. Other topics covered include tail docking, castration and vaccinations.
| Date | Saturday 12/02/11 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0930-1630 |
| Code | AC750-01B |
| Date | Saturday 19/02/11 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0930-1630 |
| Code | AC750-02B |
| Tuition Fee | £54 |
| Total Fee | £54 |
Running a Smallholding
An intermediate programme designed for those persons who run their own small livestock enterprise or those who wish to brush up on their knowledge of farm husbandry. Topics will include breed performance, feeding, housing, record keeping, legislation, transportation and marketing skills. A Saturday workshop is included, for those who wish to practice their practical skills (boots and overalls will be required).
| Date | Thursday 21/04/11-19/05/11 |
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Time | 1900-2100 |
| Code | AC721-01B |
| Tuition Fee | £90 |
| Total Fee | £90 |
Poultry Breeding and Rearing
This practical course will cover all aspects of poultry management including advice on housing, handling, predators, feed and digestion, diseases and parasites, breeding, sexing, candling eggs and rearing chicks.
| Date | Saturday 12/03/11 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0930-1630 |
| Code | AC755-01B |
| Tuition Fee | £54 |
| Total Fee | £54 |
£R Reduced fees and concessions available, subject to conditions click here for more details.
