Animal Management
Level 3
Animal Management and Science, 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 within the animal sector. 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 park, 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?
The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the Animal Management industry, and you will cover topics such as:
- Health and safety
- Business
- Working in the agriculture, environmental and animal care sector
- Sustainability
With the science pathway of the course you will also cover;
- Anatomy and physiology
- Cells and tissues
- Nutrition and digestion
- Animal behaviour
- Research methods
- Genetics
- Evolution
- Conservation
- Animal welfare
- Animal health
- Animal husbandry
- Laboratory skills
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
ASSESSMENT METHOD
You will be assessed via three examinations and three 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, animal technician, veterinary laboratory assistant, veterinary nurse.
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 LevelsiAn interview is required for this course.