Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017-2018 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 109 MODULE LEADER: Michelle Chappell OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT This module is designed to enable students to acquire and practice the vocationally relevant skills and knowledge needed in the animal management industry. It is based around both practical sessions and a work placement, of at least 40 hours duration, where students are encouraged to relate academic study to the types of work that would be expected to be undertaken in industry. The module allows the student to develop their practical husbandry skills with a wide range of animal species. Practical sessions, lectures and site visits to local animal establishments will enable the students to consolidate their practical experiences with appropriate husbandry theories. Use will be made of case study materials and guest speakers where applicable. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 4 Formal presentation or talk on particular topic Sessions involving the development of practical skills Practical Classes and Workshops 64 working within the Animal Management Centre, Dartmoor Zoo and local industry specialist centres. Largely self-directed with formative support provided by Work-based Learning 40 subject experts as required. Guided Independent Study 92 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 Total hours, etc) to Weighting Name Category Component Component Comments objectives Element include links learning % E_ Written Total = 100% exam % T_ Total = 100% Practical Portfolio 100% To cover ALO 1-4 Coursework C1 Total = 100% Industry Practice 100% Practical P1 Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Michelle Chappell 28/08/16 HE Operations 28/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources:
Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017-2018 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 109 MODULE LEADER: Michelle Chappell OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT This module is designed to enable students to acquire and practice the vocationally relevant skills and knowledge needed in the animal management industry. It is based around both practical sessions and a work placement, of at least 40 hours duration, where students are encouraged to relate academic study to the types of work that would be expected to be undertaken in industry. The module allows the student to develop their practical husbandry skills with a wide range of animal species. Practical sessions, lectures and site visits to local animal establishments will enable the students to consolidate their practical experiences with appropriate husbandry theories. Use will be made of case study materials and guest speakers where applicable. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 4 Formal presentation or talk on particular topic Practical Classes and Workshops 64 Sessions involving the development of practical skills working within the Animal Management Centre, Dartmoor Zoo and local industry specialist centres. Work-based Learning 40 Largely self-directed with formative support provided by subject experts as required. Guided Independent Study 92 Total (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E_ % Total = 100% T_ % Total = 100% Coursework C1 Practical Portfolio 100% Total = 100% To cover ALO 1-4 Practical P1 Industry Practice 100% Total = 100% Updated by: Michelle Chappell Date: 28/08/16 Approved by: HE Operations Date: 28/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources:
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