Houghall Campus
Course overview
This course will cover the fundamental knowledge and skills you will need to understand and identify native wildlife.
You will gain hands on practical skills in identification as well as what to do if you find an injured wild animal.
Topics
• British wildlife species and their habitats
• Human & wildlife interaction
• Wildlife rehabilitation
• Wildlife release and monitoring
Job opportunities after this course
This course is ideal for those wishing to explore career opportunities in the animal management sector eg working in wildlife rescue. The course is also ideal for those already working in the industry, who wanting to extend their knowledge.
Further study options after this course
Consider our full time animal management programmes eg Level 3 Animal Management or our Access to Higher Education - Veterinary Science or Animal Science.
Entry requirements
You must be 19 years old or above.
No formal entry requirements, but you must have sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to produce simple written reports and carry out basic calculations.
You must be physically capable of carrying out practical assessments without support.
When does the course start?
Wed 25th September 2024, 6pm-9pm.
Wed 12th February 2025, 6pm-9pm.
Length of course
One evening (3 hours) a week, over 16 weeks.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
