This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/
* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.
This programme will help prepare you for the fascinating animal industry and give you the advanced knowledge, skills and behaviours you will need to progress into work or higher education. The programme is equivalent to up to 3 A Levels and up to 168 UCAS points.
City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Care
Higher Education including degrees in animal sciences (zoology, conservation, behaviour, biology). Veterinary nursing qualifications (at university, or in practice) along with apprenticeships. Employment options in the industry may include kennel assistant, zoo assistant or keeper, conservation practitioner, veterinary nurse, nutritionist, animal groomer, RSPCA officer.
Animal Health and Wellbeing
Handling and Restraining Animals
Livestock Breeding and Husbandry, Feeding and Watering Animals, Anatomy and Physiology
A minimum of 5 GCSE grade 4 (C) or above, incl. Science, Maths & English or Merit grade or above in a Level 2 Diploma