Animal Management
Level 3
Animal Care and Management, T Level
The Animal Care and Management T Level is a vocational qualification created to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the animal care industry. The course involves a significant amount of theory and science. Our experienced tutors are dedicated to teaching you the necessary theory to complement your practical knowledge. Our qualifications have been developed in collaboration with local and national employers and are successful in getting our students into animal management-related jobs and onto relevant degrees.
T Levels are designed to provide a technical alternative to A Levels and are developed in collaboration with employers, ensuring that courses meet industry demands and equip students with the precise skills valued by employers in specific sectors. These two-year courses are equivalent to three A Levels, illustrating the depth of learning involved. One of the distinguishing features of T Levels is the minimum 45-day industry placement, allowing students to gain practical experience and develop essential employability skills. With their unique blend of classroom learning and on-the-job experience, T Levels offer students a clear pathway to rewarding careers in their chosen fields.
Through our unique partnership with Puxton Park, the National Farm Attraction of the Year, you will have the opportunity to acquire practical skills by participating in the care of a diverse range of animals. This invaluable first-hand experience will involve working alongside experienced staff and engaging with visitors at the farm, allowing you to develop essential employability skills. When you study with us you will automatically join our Animal Management Career Excellence Hub, which is endorsed by leading employers who are actively involved throughout your whole training programme. Through guest lectures, company visits, work experience and recruitment events, you will have unrivalled access to potential employers – that means invaluable industry insight and numerous networking opportunities.
WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INVOLVE
Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:
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Sustainability, including environmental legislation, sustainable development, climate change and waste management principles.
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The principles of biosecurity.
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Employment rights and responsibilities and progression opportunities within the sector.
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Ethical principles.
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The supply chain and principles of stock management.
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Business organisations, enterprise skills and project management.
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Characteristics protected by equality legislation.
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Communication.
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Principles of customer care.
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Finance.
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Health and safety.
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Information and data.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
You will be assessed via two examinations and two projects. After successful completion of the T Level, you will receive an overall grade of pass, merit, or distinction. You will get a nationally recognised certificate which will show your overall grade and a breakdown of what you have achieved.
To help you get into higher education, UCAS tariff points will be allocated to T Levels. UCAS points will only be allocated to the overall T Level grade.
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
You could progress to higher education or seek paid employment. Career options might include zoo keeper, animal care worker, dog handler, horse riding instructor.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English and maths).
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Category & Subject Area
Animal Management Courses for 16 to 18-year-olds Courses for 16 to 18-year-olds T Levels T LevelsiAn interview is required for this course.