Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at Grades A* to C (9 to 4), to include Mathematics, English Language and Science

Study Mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Timetable

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Key features and Benefits

NEW OFFER to Blackburn College
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 16 - 19 education programmes
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98.4% pass rate in BTEC

Brand new course for September 2026!

Overview

This course gives a good technical training and education providing a vocational alternative to A Levels and the opportunity for successful students to progress to Higher Education.

This qualification is for you if you are 16 years or older and want to work with animals. It provides you with a range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge which will equip you to seek employment or further learning and training within the animal care and management industries.
What will I study?
You will study the following modules:
- Health and wellbeing, husbandry and handling
- Nutrition and feeding
- Animal behaviours and communication
- Breed development, breeding and welfare
- Principles of health and safety
- Undertake and review work related experience in the land-base industries. (150 hours work experience evidence required)
Optional Units
Care of exotics, avians and aquatics

Animal training

Small Animal Rehabilitation

Biology
Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at Grades A* to C (9 to 4), to include Mathematics, English Language and Science
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed with a series of written controlled assessments, a synoptic exam and a synoptic practical and Biology and Health and Safety exam.

Your career path could lead to:
- Animal care assistant
- Kennel and cattery worker/supervisor
- Pet store assistant/supervisor
- Hospital care assistant
- Wildlife assistant
- Dog grooming assistant
- Animal feed sales rep
- Pet Sitter or Dog Walker
- Trainee zoo keeper or aquarist
- Trainee animal husbandry technician