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T Level Animal Care and Management Level 3
T Level
This T Level will teach you all you need to know to build the foundations for a career in Animal Care and Management.
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Level 3
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 2 years
Start date - September - June
Where - Taylor Hill Centre
Course Overview
During this two-year course, you will mix classroom and practical learning with nine weeks of compulsory work placement in the animal care industry. Our work experience team at college will help you find a suitable placement which will give you vital sector experience alongside your lessons in theory.
You will cover a broad range of topics related to the animal care sector, including sustainability and climate change, the principles of biosecurity, the supply chain and principles of stock management and business organisations, enterprise skills and project management.
After you complete this T Level, you will be able to apply for jobs in the sector directly or progress onto an apprenticeship or university to enhance your qualifications.
During this two-year course, you will mix classroom and practical learning with nine weeks of compulsory work placement in the animal care industry. Our work experience team at college will help you find a suitable placement which will give you vital sector experience alongside your lessons in theory.
You will cover a broad range of topics related to the animal care sector, including sustainability and climate change, the principles of biosecurity, the supply chain and principles of stock management and business organisations, enterprise skills and project management.
After you complete this T Level, you will be able to apply for jobs in the sector directly or progress onto an apprenticeship or university to enhance your qualifications.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, maths and preferably science.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Animal Management HNC/HNC
University
Employment
Further Study
University
Employment
Further Study
After this course you can pursue many careers in animal care, including zoo keeper, animal care worker, assistance dog trainer, dog handler, horse riding instructor and more.
Your core knowledge and skills will be assessed through exams and an employer-set project. Assessment of occupational specialist knowledge and skills will vary depending on the occupation. It may involve tests, practical assignments and projects. Your occupational specialist knowledge and skills will be assessed in the second year.
Why work in the Animal Care Industry?

Wide range of jobs in the Animal Care Industry

Excellent choice of employers in the Animal Care Industry
Considered a career in the Animal Care?
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