Animal Care - Animal Care/Management Land-based Studies Study Programme L3

If you’re serious about a career working with animals, this is the study programme for you.

You’ll be learning by handling the animals in the College’s collection of small mammals and exotic species, undertaking work experience placements and going on visits such as to The Deep, Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Swithens Farm.

Future Career and Earning Potentials

Veterinary Nurse £20K-£28K

Countryside Ranger 16K-£30K

Zookeeper £16K-£25K

(Source: National Careers Service)

Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available at all levels.

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management

Year 1

• Animal Biology

• Animal Welfare & Ethics

• Practical Animal Husbandry

• Animal Behaviour

• Animal Health and Diseases

• Work Experience in the Animal Sector

• Zoological Animal Health & Husbandry

Year 2

• Animal Breeding & Genetics

• Investigative Research Project

• Advanced Animal Nutrition

• Human & Animal Interaction

• Principles of Animal Nursing

• Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Management

Either

• Practical Skills in Animal Science

• Animal Metabolism

Or

• Animal Management in a Retail Environment

Exotic Animal Husbandry

Level 3 there are exam elements for Animal Biology, Animal Welfare & Ethics and Animal Breeding & Genetics. Remaining units have graded assignments to complete.

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management

4 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English or maths and a 3 in the other

OR

4 GCSEs 9-4 and Level 2 in either English or maths, and grade 3 or Level 1 in the other

OR

Level 2 Technical Diploma in Animal Care at Merit grade plus, Level 2 English and maths

Further Study:

On successful completion and with the required English and maths grades you can progress through the levels.

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management students can progress to the HND in Animal Management (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) which we offer at Wakefield College or an Animal Management Foundation Degree or BSc (Hons) in Animal Management. Related degrees courses include Zoology, Marine Biology, Animal Welfare and Behaviour are also alternative progression routes.

Career Opportunities:

This study programme will provide opportunities for employment in any of the following sectors:

Pet store assistant, cattery, kennel assistant, animal nursing assistant, animal groomer and pet shop assistant are just some possibilities. You could work in boarding kennels and catteries, veterinary practices, charities such as the RSPCA, Guide Dogs for the Blind or wildlife sanctuaries, grooming parlours, pet shops, zoos and wildlife parks.

Supervisory or management positions in a wide range of environments including boarding kennels, zoos, wildlife rescue centres, the veterinary industry, conservation projects and environment management.