Animal Management T-Level (Level 3)

New Students

A minimum of 5 GCSE at Grade 5 or above to include English, Maths and Science.

Progressing Students

Progression to the two-year Animal T Level requires that the individual has achieved a Distinction overall in their Level 2 Technical study programme and English and maths at a Grade 4. Unfortunately It is not possible for a learner to attend GCSE resit classes within the timetable at Level Three. All students will also need to have a satisfactory reference from their current Course Lead in relation to attitude to their studies, timely completion of coursework, good standards of behaviour, attendance and punctuality.

There are a huge range of employment opportunities, with the Animal Sector constantly expanding and changing with the growing focus on animal training to allow animals to participate in their own care. You may choose to work for a government agency, rescue organisations, animal charities, Zoological Collections, Conservation organisations, Kennel or cattery or set up your own business in the Animal Sector. As a course equivalent to 3 A-Levels, the T-Level will give you UCAS points for progression into a related degree course.Career options might include becoming an Animal Behaviourist, Animal Trainer, Zookeeper, Animal Technician, Animal Care Worker, among others.Students can progress into roles such as:

• Animal Keeper
• Supervisor in a Kennel, Cattery, or Animal Rescue
• Animal Trainer

Please note:

• Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
• For more information about financial support, please click here.

This new and industry leading T-Level programme in Animal Care and Management is designed to ensure students have a wide range of the knowledge and skills needed to progress into skilled employment or university-level courses in the Animal Sector. Whilst also providing key knowledge to prepare them for work in the industry. Offering the skills most important to employers in the industry.

There is a large emphasis on Animal Behaviour and Animal Training on the course equipping the students with all of the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in animal training. Other key topics include: Animal Health and Biosecurity, Anatomy and Physiology, Project Management, Animal Medicines, Conservation, Nutrition, Accommodation, Teamwork, Communication among others.

It is a Level 3 course split over 2 years (A-Level equivalent) and includes a technical qualification, split into 2 component parts:

1. The Core Component, which teaches the knowledge and underpinning concepts, theories and principles in Animal Care and Management as well as core skills for the animal sector.
   
2. The occupational specialism of Animal Behaviour and Training, which provides students with knowledge and skills required to enter employment or further study in this area of the industry.You will develop a general understanding of:

• Animal Health and Biosecurity
• Animal Welfare
• Feeding and Nutrition
• Animal Training
• Accommodation
• Sustainability and Climate Change
• Ethics in Animal Management
• Learning and Animal Behaviour
• Animal Handling and Transport
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Conservation

You will also learn about topics specific to Animal services, including:

• Health and Safety in the Animal Sector
• Project Management Techniques
• The Animal Industry
• Teamwork in the Animal Industry
• Risk and Data Management in the Animal Industry
• Research in the Animal Sector

Essential Personal Protective Equipment

Students are required to purchase steel toe-capped boots, overalls and waterproof clothing. These can be purchased through our recommended supplier, details of which are available at enrolment.

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Last updated – 08/10/2025