Level 3
Animal Management Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3
This one-year, full-time course is designed for those wishing to progress into the animal care sector, either straight into employment or into higher education. You will gain the skills, knowledge and experience to look after…
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Course overview
This one-year, full-time course is designed for those wishing to progress into the animal care sector, either straight into employment or into higher education.
You will gain the skills, knowledge and experience to look after and care for small and large animals.
All practical animal handling and husbandry will take place in our purpose-built animal centre facilities on-site at the South Bristol Skills Academy.
You will study a range of topics alongside carrying out mandatory work experience at a placement of your choosing.
Your qualification is assessed through a variety of written and practical assessments under controlled conditions and includes two exams.
Once you have successfully completed this 1 year course, there is the opportunity of staying on at college to complete the second year to gain the full Level 3 extended diploma in animal management.
How to apply
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Who is this course for?
This course is for young people aged 16-18.
There is also the opportunity to study for this qualification if you are 19+. Please ask for details upon the application or interview.
You should be an animal lover with a keen interest in learning about animal health, welfare and management and an aspiration to work with animals in your career.
What you’ll learn
You will learn about a number of topics from our experienced lecturers including:
- Animal Health and Husbandry
- Animal Feeding and Nutrition
- Animal Behaviour and Communication
- Biological Systems of Animals
- Animal Welfare and Breeding
- Exotic Animal Health and Husbandry
- Small Animal Rehabilitation
- Pet Store Design and Management
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at Grade 5 and above to include Maths, English and Science. We would also consider applicants holding a suitable Level 2 qualification, at a Merit or above, on an individual basis.
We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
You will need to provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional, this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence- based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report. We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
Future career and study
If you successfully complete the Technical Diploma in year one, you can progress to the Extended Technical Diploma in year two.
This would enable you to progress to a university level course. For example:
- Animal Health and Management
- Animal Behaviour and Welfare
- Wildlife Conservation
- Zoo Management
You might prefer to seek an apprenticeship, for example in animal care or veterinary support, to gain work experience while you continue to train. Or you could seek employment for example as an animal technician, animal welfare assistant, veterinary care support assistant, animal centre manager or dog trainer.
Additional costs
To ensure that you work to professional standards, you will be required to wear a uniform in the Animal Centre. The cost is approximately £36 and other protective workwear is approximately £50 (only payable if you do not already have suitable boots and gloves).
There is a fee for trips and educational activities which is approximately £160.
If you are on a limited income, you may be eligible to receive help with these costs from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.