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Animal Management Courses

Delve into the dynamic world of Animal Management Courses at BCA, where we bring you into a thriving sector that plays a significant role in the UK economy. With a value of approximately £1 billion, the animal care sector stands as a testament to its robustness and importance. An extensive network of over 13,000 businesses and a workforce of 78,000 employees contribute to the sector’s vibrancy and widespread impact.

Our Animal Management Courses are crafted to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to thrive in this diverse and essential field. From hands-on experiences to theoretical foundations, our programs are designed to meet the industry’s demands and prepare you for a fulfilling career. Join us to explore the vast opportunities within the animal care sector and become a skilled professional contributing to the well-being of animals and the overall growth of this billion-pound industry.

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Career Pathways with an Animal Management Qualification

Veterinarian

Wildlife Rehabilitator

Zookeeper

Horse Riding Instructor

Animal Shelter Manager

Pet Groomer

Facilities and Resources

Our Animal Management Centre (AMC) is one of the UK’s best college animal management facilities
Our AMC houses around 1,400 animals and 140 species
The AMC consists of: The Exotics House, Small Mammals & Kennels, Farm Livestock, Zoo and British Wildlife
We have excellent industry links

Our Facilities

Skills

As part of this course you will gain employability skills in the following areas –

Animal Care and Welfare Knowledge
Practical Handling Skills
Observation and Monitoring
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Compassion and Empathy
Business and Administrative Skills
Adaptability

Why study an Animal Management course?

If you study one of our Animal Management courses you’ll find they have a strong vocational emphasis with both theoretical and practical training working to industry standards. You will work with a variety of species and develop skills that include appropriate handling/interaction and training techniques. Our courses have a strong emphasis on animal sciences such as biology, nutrition, health, anatomy, species management and genetics.

Over the last few years, our Animal Management Centre (AMC) has received extensive investment, which has transformed it into one of the UK’s best college animal management facilities. In addition to this, the AMC has worked tirelessly to create industry links that will benefit the learning of our students and provide an invaluable experience for them to develop their own practical skills.

Learning Environment

Berkshire’s only agricultural college is set on a 400-acre site and with our own commercial zoo.

Animals

We have a whole range of different animals that you can gain experience with, including crocodiles, meerkats, porcupines, armadillos and domestic animals.

Develop Animal Skills

We offer students the unique opportunity to work with the public in our zoo and develop the appropriate skills to do this.

Teaching

All staff members are incredibly knowledgeable, with a range of skills and backgrounds, including research, animal husbandry, and livestock.