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Barnsley College Open Day – Thursday 26 November 2026, 4.00pm – 7.00pm
November 26, 2026
16:00
Barnsley College Open Day – Saturday 23 January 2027, 10.00am – 1.00pm
January 23, 2027
10:00
Other Courses
- Agriculture Level 2 (FAGR)
- Agriculture Level 3 Full-time (FAGR)
- Animal Management (Advanced Technical Certificate) Level 3 (FAGR)
- Art and Design Level 2 Diploma (FADF)
- Beauty Therapy Level 2 Full-time (FBEA)
- Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma Full-time (FCON)
- Business Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma Full-time (FBMS)
- Digital Systems and Data, V Level, Full Time (FSFC)
- Education, V Level, Full time (FSFC)
- Engineering Certificate Level 1 Full-Time (FEME)
Animal Management (Technical Certificate) Level 2 Full-time (FAGR)
Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, this one year study programme will give you the skills and knowledge that are important when you are working with animals, or progressing to further learning and training in this area.
Course Details
You will cover:
Maintaining animal health and welfare
Animal feeding and accommodation
Animal behaviour and handling
Working in the animal care industry
Health and safety for the land-based industries
The principles of animal biology
Caring of exotic animals
You will be required to undertake 150 hours of work placement.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Two externally set assignments
One externally set and marked exam, sat under examination conditions
Internally set assignments
Entry requirements
You will require four GCSEs at grade 2/3 or above including English Language and Maths.
Equipment required
Your next steps...
You could progress on to the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management.
Beyond College, there are many opportunities such as Animal Care Assistant, Pet Shop Assistant, Kennel or Cattery worker.
Additional information
For more courses like this, check our courses page.