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Large Mammal Keeper Experience Day for 15 - 17 Year Olds

  • Level(s) of Study: Short course
  • Course Fee:

    £45

  • Start Date(s): Wednesday 31 July 2024
  • Duration: One day, 9 am - 4 pm
  • Study Mode(s): Short course
  • Campus: Brackenhurst Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

If you're 15 - 17 years old, join our qualified Animal Technicians at the Brackenhurst Campus Animal Unit for the day. This course will allow you to work alongside the technicians and is perfect for those who have an interest in dogs, cats, goats and donkeys. You'll learn all about these fascinating species and develop your animal handling skills.

  • Learn what it's like to work with large mammal species.
  • Spend the day in our Animal Unit - home to over 250 animals from more than 70 different species.

What you’ll study


Examples of activities you may get to experience:

  • Dog walking and bathing
  • Cat grooming
  • Goat enrichment and feeding
  • Donkey grooming and mucking out.

There will also be plenty of opportunities throughout the day to chat to our technical team and learn about what it's like to work with animals and large mammal species.

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Campus and facilities

You will be based at our Brackenhurst Campus in Southwell.

The Animal Unit houses a wide range of animal species and will provide real-life, hands-on opportunities to experience what working with animals on a daily basis might be like.

What you need to bring with you on the day

Please bring your own packed lunch and drinks. There are free water machines located nearby where you can refill your own drinks bottle.

What you should wear

Sturdy footwear such as wellingtons or boots (i.e. no trainers or open toe shoes).

Entry requirements

Beginner, no previous experience is needed.

Entry requirements

  • You need to be aged between 15 and 17 years old
  • Have an interest in large mammal species
  • Have parental / legal guardian consent to attend. A consent form will be emailed after booking to complete and return prior to your arrival. If this is not returned you will not be allowed into the unit.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

Beginner, no previous experience is needed.

Entry requirements

  • You need to be aged between 15 and 17 years old
  • Have an interest in large mammal species
  • Have parental / legal guardian consent to attend. A consent form will be emailed after booking to complete and return prior to your arrival. If this is not returned you will not be allowed into the unit.

Fees and funding

The fee for this course is £45. Payment is due at the time of booking.

How to apply

Book your place via the NTU online store.

For further information, please telephone +44 (0)115 848 4591 or email brackshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk.

Book your place via the NTU online store.

For further information, please telephone +44 (0)115 848 4591 or email brackshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk.