Capel Manor College THE PRINCESS ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND SADDLERY, LONDON The Princess Royal watching a practical session during the offi cial opening of our Animal Management Centre in November 2015. YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH A VARIETY OF ANIMALS: exotics such as snakes, small reptiles and spiders; popular pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets; farm animals including ponies, goats and chickens; zoo mammals and aviary birds as well as commercial organic livestock including pigs, sheep and cattle at Forty Hall Farm. 2 There are over 13,000 businesses in the animal care sector covering anything from pet grooming or cattery management to specialised dog handling or zoo keeping. The industry is much broader than you might think. Careers in animal care can branch out “ into policing, performing arts or showbiz, public services and so much more. “ Sector Skills Council for land based and environmental industries 3 WELCOME FIRST CLASS Capel Manor College’s animal management courses will off er you the opportunity FACILITIES to gain nationally and internationally Students at our Enfi eld centre moved into recognised qualifi cations whilst learning in a new, £3.6 million purpose built animal a unique and supportive environment. management building in November 2015, 2 Our courses open up numerous career providing over 1,000m of modern, fl exible opportunities in handling, supervising and learning space over three fl oors. The caring for animals, from small domestic ground fl oor houses a collection of reptiles, and exotic pets to large animals, livestock, amphibians and small animals. There are wildlife and zoo animals. laboratories, classrooms, a veterinary surgery learning environment and dog Many of our students progress onto grooming parlour. It incorporates a state- Higher Education to study a wide variety of of-the-art learning zone where students courses, including: zoology, animal science can meet and learn independently. or animal management, veterinary sciences or nursing and animal behaviour. Capel is home to a wide-range of animals across our London centres. We manage You will be asked to attend over 300 animals in our collections and our an interview to explore your farms at Brooks Farm, Crystal Palace Park, Enfi eld and Gunnersbury Park. interests, experience and You will study animal science and business ambitions and complete a as well as important hands-on practical screening test so that we can experience looking after our animals: help you study. References are feeding, handling, health checking and maintaining their accommodation. also considered. Each of our centres has dedicated teaching facilities and resources appropriate to the courses we off er, with exceptional tutors who are all industry-experienced. A career in animal management is for you if you are animal-mad, have good people and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: communication skills, enjoy science and don’t mind getting your hands dirty. • animal business owner • kennel and cattery manager • animal physiotherapist • laboratory technician • animal welfare offi cer • pet behaviour specialist • breeder • pet groomer • dog trainer • pet shop manager • equine industry technician / • rescue centre manager Find out how to apply for our courses in our Capel College Guide or the manager • veterinary nurse ‘how to apply section’ of our website: • falconry specialist • veterinary surgeon www.capel.ac.uk • farm manager • zookeeper 4 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL CARE LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL CARE LEVEL 1 are looking for a new career. The support What next after your course? INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL and guidance received on this course will Successful completion of this course help build your confi dence and enable will enable you to progress to an CARE (LEVEL 1) progression to the next level. Animal Care Diploma (Level 2), Dog Grooming Assistant Certifi cate (Level Starts: September Entry requirements 2) or an Intermediate Apprenticeship Duration: 1 year full-time You will need at least one of the following: in Animal Care (Level 2). Available at: Brooks Farm, Crystal Palace, • at least 2 GCSEs or equivalent Enfi eld, Gunnersbury Park • relevant prior learning or experience gained in an appropriate professional This introductory course will give you the environment will be considered basic knowledge required when caring • enthusiasm for working with animals The tutors at Capel are all wonderful. for animals and the opportunity to gain • you will be encouraged to attend our “They are all more than willing to help with anything and make college an practical skills. Summer School. overall wonderful place to be. Without You will: the staff I would never have been You will be asked to attend an interview able to fulfi l my dreams in becoming • develop practical experience looking after to explore your interests, experience and a veterinary nurse. I am grateful to animals: feeding, handling, health checking ambitions and complete a screening test so everyone who helped me through and maintaining their accommodation that we can help you study. References are college. In the time I was at Capel, I • learn how to work with and handle also considered. met some amazing people that really animals safely made a diff erence to my future. • learn how to keep animals healthy and We want all of our students to maximise spot signs of ill health their personal development and prospects Kayce studied an Animal Management Advanced Diploma “ • study the conservation of wild animals for employment or further study. While on and the variety of ways we work with (Level 3) and now works at a local your course you will continue to build skills veterinary practice as a Trainee animals in society relevant to work and study on our Skills Veterinary Nurse. • complete a work experience placement. Development programmes, which may include English, maths or computer skills. The course is ideal for young people who prefer practical learning and adults who We want all of our students to maximise their personal development and prospects for employment or further study. While on your course you will continue to build skills relevant to work and study on our Skills Development programmes, which may include English, maths or computer skills. 5 ANIMAL CARE DIPLOMA (LEVEL 2) Starts: September Duration: 1 year full-time Available at: Brooks Farm, Crystal Palace, Enfi eld, Gunnersbury Park This course has been designed to give you the strong grounding required for a rewarding and professional career in the animal industry. Whilst having a solid practical basis in animal husbandry, the course also explores applied animal science and career opportunities in the industry. You will: • learn how to maintain animal health and welfare • develop a range of practical animal skills including; animal feeding, accommodation design and maintenance, safe handling and restraint Entry requirements techniques You will need at least one of the following: • develop an understanding of the basic • at least 4 GCSEs at grades D or above You will be asked to attend principles of animal biology including a science-related subject an interview to explore your • study animal behaviour • overall Distinction in an Introduction to interests, experience and • gain an introduction to caring for Animal Care (Level 1) or equivalent farm livestock • relevant prior learning or experience ambitions and complete a • learn more about the specifi c gained in an appropriate professional screening test so that we can requirements of exotic pets environment will be considered help you study. References are • complete 150 hours of work experience. • you will be encouraged to attend our Summer School. also considered. What next after your course? Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress to an Animal Management Advanced Diploma (Level 3 courses), an Advanced Apprenticeship in Animal Care (Level 3) or employment at an assistant-level in the animal management industry. Further information about our courses is available on www.capel.ac.uk 6 ANIMAL CARE DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 / DOG GROOMING CERTIFICATE What next after your course? Successful completion of this course DOG GROOMING ASSISTANT will enable you to progress to a Dog CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 2) Grooming Advanced Certifi cate (Level 3), an Advanced Apprenticeship in Starts: September Animal Care (Level 3) or employment Duration: 1 year full or part-time as a dog grooming assistant or Available at: Enfi eld kennel worker. This course has been designed as an introduction to modern dog grooming. The techniques you learn will allow you to start or build a career in dog grooming. On both the full and part-time courses you will gain Entry requirements Capel is a great place to study and the the skills required to work in the grooming You will need at least one of the following: “course is going really well. We are being industry. • at least 4 GCSEs at grades D or above taught everything from what specifi c equipment you need, to how to open • overall Merit in a Level 1 qualifi cation or your own dog grooming business and Topics include: equivalent everything in between. • bathing and cleaning dogs • relevant prior learning or experience “ • basic trimming of a dog’s coat gained in an appropriate professional Rebecca is completing our Dog • controlling and restraining techniques environment will be considered Grooming Assistant Certifi cate • client liaison. • you will be encouraged to attend our (Level 2) Summer School. If you apply for the full-time course you will also: • learn how to maintain animal health and welfare • study animal behaviour • undertake work experience. We want all of our students to maximise their personal development and prospects for employment or further study. While on your course you will continue to build skills relevant to work and study on our Skills Development programmes, which may include English, maths or computer skills. 7 ANIMAL MANAGEMENT ADVANCED DIPLOMA (LEVEL 3 COURSES) Starts: September Duration: 1 or 2 years full-time Available at: Crystal Palace, Enfi eld and Gunnersbury Park Our advanced Animal Management courses can extend for up to two-years of full-time study depending on which programme you follow.