HE Animal Management Induction 2425

• Animal Management
• Higher Education (degree)

HE Animal Management Induction

2024-2025

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Induction Timetable

Course Timetable

Assessment Schedule

Semester 1 Important Dates

HN

S1 Dates - 16/09/2024 - 19/01/2025

October Reading Week - 21/10/2024 - 27/10/2024

Christmas - 14/12/2024 - 05/01/2025

BSC

S1 Dates - 16/09/2024 - 13/12/2024

October Reading Week - 21/10/2024 - 27/10/2024

Christmas - 14/12/2024 - 19/01/2025

Digital Learning Environments - CANVAS

Welcome

• For those of you who are new to the College, or indeed new to the animal studies department, I welcome you to one of the fastest growing sectors of the curriculum.
• We have expanded our resources and are now home to around 100 species of animals as well as over 150 animal studies students.
• The HND in Animal Management will develop key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the animal management sector.
  
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xqqoBLdhlg

 

Welcome

• Achieving a Level 5 HND in Animal Management is not an easy task and at Level 5 the standards expected from learners are high. Hard work and commitment as well as development of a range of academic skills such as critical thinking, referencing and synthesis will be just some of the attributes required from an HE learner.
  
• Your animal studies staff are dedicated to helping you through your qualification, as long as you put in the effort we expect.

 

University Centre and to the Animal Studies Department Alumni

• 90% of students achieving the HNC/D in Animal Management are either employed in the sector or topping up their diplomas to full Degrees at institutions across the country.  Here are a few Alumni……….
• Rosemary Drew (HNC) – Aviculturist at WWT Slimbridge
  
• Ashleigh Bolton (HND) – Animal Welfare Technician at a Research Facility
  
• Nikki Jackson (HND) – Canine Hydrotherapist at Hydro pets Deeping
  
• Paige-Lauren Godbold (HND) – Animal Technician/Instructor
  
• Alexa Howard-Chalmers (HND) – BSc (hons) in Animal Management at Brooksby Melton (now a teacher in animal management)
  
• Abbie Babb (HNC) - Dog trainer/Handler Royal Veterinary Corp
  
• Nicole Cashman (HND) – Big Cat Rescue (USA) ,BSc (hons) Wildlife Conservation University of Chester, Research assistant in SA
  
• Sharni Halford (HND) – Wildlife Rehabilitator, Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Scotland and now a vet nurse
  
• Kirsten Russel (HNC) – Animal Health Assessor -Pets at Home
  
• Molly Smith (HNC) – previous Zoo Keeper - Rutland Zoo & Lecturer at Stamford College

 

Qualification and

Curriculum Framework

How your course fits in - 
 

Work-base Learning

• The course promotes work-based learning in both Year 1 (Level 4) and Year 2 (Level 5).
  
• Learners will be required to conduct a minimum of 80 hours of work placement throughout their study. Each learner will be required to contact and secure a placement (subject to insurances and Risk Assessments) in the animal industry, in a sector related to their desired employment.
  
• Please see the VLE (CANVAS) for Work Experience policy for HE and documentation needed.
  
• There will also be opportunities within the programme of study to learn important employability and animal husbandry skills in the on-site Animal Management Centre.
  

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

• If the Fire Alarm sounds during classes…….
  
• Listen to the instructions from Lecturers and staff acting as Fire Marshals and Entrance Managers at all times
  
• Immediately evacuate using the nearest safe escape route
  
• Do not stop to pick up belongings
  
• Do not cut through or between buildings – once you’re through the final exit, stay outside
  
• Do not use the lift – always use the stairs only
  
• Move to the nearest the assembly point

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

• If the Fire Alarm sounds out of your classes…….
  
• Be aware of your nearest safe escape route – and use it
  
• Move to the nearest assembly point
  
• Listen to instructions from evacuation personnel
  
• Do not stop to pick up belongings
  
• Do not cut through or between buildings
  
• Do not use the lift
  
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Emergency Evacuation Procedure

• What to do if you discover a fire....
• Raise the alarm by using a fire alarm call point.
  
• If you cannot reach a fire point shout FIRE FIRE FIRE!!

First Aid

• Inform a member of staff who will deliver first aid or summon assistance
  
• Or dial 0 on a college phone
  
• Give your name, location and the reason you need assistance
  
• A first aider will be sent to you
  
• Stay with the casualty
  

The location of the nearest phone and first aid kit is printed on the fire instruction sheet located at every fire alarm call point

Location of each first aid kit is marked on doors

First aiders in each department are marked on staff photo boards

Smoking on Site

• Only permitted in designated smoking areas.
  
• Smoking shelters are located at the top of the hill outside the art block and opposite the MOT testing Centre.
  
• E cigs/Vaping is only permitted outside of the Animal Classrooms.
  
• Please follow the signs.