Nicky Dickinson
Animal Studies
August 2023
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.
Nicky started working at Lancaster & Morecambe College in August 2023, having previously attended LMC as a student.
With a background in Administration, Nicky fancied a change and joined our Animal Studies team at LMC.
My background is in Administration and Customer Service and I have worked locally for estate agents, hygiene companies and a wallcovering company, which unfortunately is now a housing estate! I live locally with my husband, son and our rescue dog.
Nicky's role within the Animal Studies team is to secure work placements for students, to allow them to put their skills and knowledge to practice in the industry.
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.
Having not previously worked in the education sector, Nicky saw this as a new challenge.
I have not worked in the education sector previously and find some elements challenging but enjoyable. For a learner to be receptive, successfully complete their placement and feel they have taken away skills and knowledge from the experience is rewarding.
YOUR TUTOR(S)
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.
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!
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