St Helens College | 2024 School Leavers' Prospectus

Industry Links STEMCentre Campus *Salary data collected from various sources, see page 106 for details, July 2023 Veterinary Nurse £18k - £26k+ RSPCA Inspector £19k - £30k Gamekeeper £19k - £28k Animal Care Worker £14k - £24k Zoologist £18k - £48k Dog Groomer £13k - £20k If you have an interest in biological science and a passion for caring for animals, kick-start your career in this diverse and exciting industry. Learn in our indoor and outdoor animal units, where you will work with over 50 different animal species, handling a huge variety of mammals, reptiles and other exotic creatures, maintaining their welfare and accommodation. Many of our students have progressed on to university, have secured employment in the industry or have even launched their own successful business. Visit www.sthelens.ac.uk/animal for more information 40 Animal Management Course Title Entry Requirements Progression Level 2 Technical Certificate Level 1 Diploma Level 3 or Employment Level 2 or Apprenticeship Level 3 ExtendedDiploma University or Employment Level 2Certificate 4GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English, maths, science and preferably a minimumof 5 days voluntary experience) 4GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including English, maths, science and preferably a minimumof 3 days voluntary experience) 3GCSEs at grade 2 or above (including English) 3GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including English, maths and preferably a minimumof 3 days voluntary experience) Level 3 or Employment University Veterinary Nursing at WrexhamUniversity Joined us from Middleton Technology School Kayleigh Aspiring Equine Veterinary Nurse "The course involved lots of hands-on, practical work and I had the opportunity to undertake work placements with local vets, as well as volunteering with the College's animal unit. This experience has given me the skills to progress on to university!" Merseyside Police’s expert Dog Handler, brought along police dog, Paddy, to teach our students about dog handling and life as a trainer. This is one of themany opportunities our students have access towhen exploring animal behaviour and training! 41 Animal Care and Management University or Employment 5GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English language, maths and science) Are you interested in completing an apprenticeship? See page 34 formore information.