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Animal Management
Level 3
Animal Management, BTEC Extended Diploma
This course is perfect for animal lovers who want to develop their animal care skills to work in the industry. While it is physically demanding, this line of work is hugely rewarding when seeing the difference you make in an animal’s life.
This Animal Management Level 3 programme is a balance of practical work and theory and will provide you with the opportunity to work with a wide variety of animals. You will gain detailed academic knowledge and understanding of all aspects of animal science, management, behaviour and husbandry through theory-based and practical sessions.
What does the course involve?
You will get the chance to work with an exciting new range of animals thanks to our partnership with Puxton Park, one of the region’s top visitor attractions. This partnership enables students to develop industry specific skills working with the park’s specialist facilities and animals.
Puxton’s range of domestic, farm and exotic animals include tortoises, parrots, reindeer, owls, marmoset monkeys, meerkats, donkeys, goats, ponies, rare pigs, alpacas, cattle, emus and stick insects. The link will also allow you to gain broader customer service skills, by engaging with tourists, families and school parties - all helping you prepare for the world of work.
You will be based both at Knightstone Campus and Puxton Park, where you will benefit from:
- A bespoke animal management campus
- Weekly experience within an outstanding zoo farm
- The opportunity to study and work with a wide range of animal species from insects to primates
- Teaching from industry specialists
- Opportunities to undertake meaningful and substantial work experience
- Trips to animal establishments
- Guest lectures from a wide range of industry specialists.
As part of this study programme, you will develop your employability, maths and English skills, attend tutorials and Individual Development (ID).
You will also complete a work placement and extended industry placement, allowing you to develop hands-on skills that can be applied to your career in the industry. All aspects of your study programme will be discussed at your interview.
How will the course be assessed?
You will be assessed through practical activities, group work, presentations, coursework and examinations.
Are there any additional costs?
You will be required to purchase a uniform for the practical elements of the course; however we do have some items of uniform available for loan and this can be discussed at interview.
What future study opportunities and careers are there?
You will be equipped to enter a career in a variety of roles such as veterinary nurse, zookeeper or animal scientist. You can increase your skills with an animal related degree such as University Centre Weston’s degree in Animal Management.
What do I do next?
- Ready to apply – please use the ‘apply now’ button at the top of this page.
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Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English or a Level 2 programme at merit or distinction.
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English or a Level 2 programme at merit or distinction.
Category & Subject Area
Animal Management Courses for 16 to 18-year-olds Courses for 16 to 18-year-oldsiAn interview is required for this course.
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