Beth Addison only recently joined the Animal Studies team at Lancaster & Morecambe College in August 2023 as a lecturer specialising in Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare on the Land-Based & Animal Studies courses. Having studied at LMC as a student herself, Beth is fully aware of the great opportunities available at the College, and that it is a perfect location for studying a Land-Based course.

Beth teaches across all levels of the Land-Based & Animal Studies courses and covers a wide variety of subjects such as: animal health, behaviour, wildlife and conservation, ecology, exotic animals, animal training, zoo animals and practical animal skills. On these courses students work with over 150 animals in the College workshops and outdoor area, as well as gaining experience within the Land-Based sector. In September 2024 we are introducing a new T Level in Animal Management Level 3 course, which Beth is really looking forward to,

With the new T Level in Animal Management coming in the new academic year, I'm looking forward to teaching animal ethics and more science related subjects, which may include animal husbandry, animal biology, nutrition and biochemistry.

Beth is the Course Lead for the Level 1 and 2 courses, which means she also covers tutorial sessions which can include a wide range of topics such as social media safety and mental health workshops, Beth also discusses the students attendance and targets with them. However, she says that her favourite part of her role is the progression of students.

I enjoy seeing my students progress, whether that be in academic, practical or personal growth.

When asked what she would say to anyone who was thinking about studying a Land-Based & Animal Studies course at LMC, her response was,

If you are interested in working with animals, this is a great course for you! As not only do you gain the knowledge and practical skills to work with animals, but you also gain the employability skills to be able to work in teams and work within the industry. It's important to remember that jobs in the animal industry are not just about working with animals, you need to have the skills to deal with people too!