Elaine Ingleby
Animal Studies
2010
We have a very knowledgeable and dedicated team from different areas of the animal industry. We offer a range of courses in Animal Studies at different levels to cater for a wide range of students. Practically, you will work with a range of animals on site, spend time in our laboratories and hone your skills further during independent work-related experience. Working with animals can be a fun and rewarding career but it does involve hard graft and dedication!
Elaine joined the Animal Studies team here at Lancaster & Morecambe College in the Summer of 2010. Prior to working here, she spent many years working in the animal industry. Having completed a degree in Zoology and working in the industry for many years, Elaine applied for a role at the C0llege, as she felt like teaching was the natural progression route for her, as she felt like the dynamic range of topics, wide range of species on site and the mix of theory and practical sessions, made the teaching role appealing.
The animal sector is exciting and always evolving, which is one of Elaine's favourite things about the industry. The courses are designed to mimic industry and we are constantly developing them to tailor to real life, a new addition being the T-Level in Animal Management, which is an exciting venture for both students and staff as it is designed to incorporate a minimum of 45 days work placements!
My favourite part of working at LMC is when students have that lightbulb moment, achieve their qualification or grow in personal confidence. It has been rewarding to see some of our alumni students working in the local area within a variety of industries. I also really enjoy working in a supportive, fun, like-minded team.
The Animal Studies industry is always evolving and we are excited to be developing new courses including the T-Level in Animal Management and Level 3 Forensic Science.
Elaine is responsible for teaching the Level 3 courses, including the NEW T-Level course, and also teaches a variety of topics on the Level 1 and Level 2 Animal Studies courses.
When asked what she would say to someone thinking of studying an Animal or Science course, Elaine said:
Be prepared to work hard in order to develop your knowledge, skills and reach industry standard behaviours for future employment in the industry. You also need to be prepared to get involved in all aspects of the course including theory and practical sessions. The courses are not just about cuddling animals, but learning the intricacies of meeting their needs, as well as the scientific ins and outs of animals.
We have a very knowledgeable and dedicated team from different areas of the animal industry, and offer a range of courses in Animal Studies at different levels to cater for a wide range of students. Practically, you will work with a range of animals on site, spend time in our laboratories and hone your skills further during independent work-related experiences.
Working with animals can be a fun and rewarding career, but it does involve hard graft and dedication our Animal courses cover all core subjects as well as specialising in wildlife, ecology and conservation.
YOUR TUTOR(S)
We have a very knowledgeable and dedicated team from different areas of the animal industry. We offer a range of courses in Animal Studies at different levels to cater for a wide range of students. Practically, you will work with a range of animals on site, spend time in our laboratories and hone your skills further during independent work-related experience. Working with animals can be a fun and rewarding career but it does involve hard graft and dedication!
My role is to work alongside the tutors and students to ensure the work placements are secured, completed and recorded in line with procedural requirements. This is a simple description, as there is a lot of work behind the scenes to ensure this happens! I see good communication, administration, attention to detail and patience as key attributes of the role.
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!
I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience of animals with students and seeing a learners journey as they make progress. The best part of teaching the course would definitely be the experience we offer learners, it's a unique and hands on way of developing their knowledge of working with animals.
ALUMNI
Zoe Fox
Tegan Davies
Eleanor Bain
Emma Sophie Wright
Alisha Deeney
Cat Robertshaw
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