Course overview
The Animal Care and Management T Level comprises two main parts: the Common Core (where learners will cover key aspects of business, sustainability, ethical principles, health and safety and safe working practices) and the Occupational Specialism – these are key units covering animal welfare, health, behaviour, husbandry and specialised units covering exotic, wild and native animals, biology, anatomy and physiology amongst others.
This exciting 2-year qualification combines theory and practical lessons in a college setting – working within our extensive animal collection – alongside an extended industry placement with an external employer, which will span a minimum of 315 hours across the qualification.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs Grade 4/C or above to include English and maths.
Science GCSE (triple award) 554 or (double award) 55.
Experience of working with animals and enthusiasm to work with a wide range of species are also essential.
*Internal applicants who have completed a Level 2 qualification must have achieved an MM grade to be able to progress onto the T Level and must also have their English and Maths GCSE at Grade 4/C.
Course Structure
Course Description
Topics covered will include:
Animal husbandry – you will work extensively with our onsite animal collection which houses a range of small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates and livestock.
Animal welfare, biology and nutrition.
Wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and ecology.
Exotic animal, aquatic and zoo collection management.
Animal training and behaviour.
Sustainability, legislation, principles of biosecurity, right and responsibilities, ethical principles, supply chain management and employability skills.
Progression
Animal welfare assistant/supervisor.
Trainee zoo keeper.
Animal care technician.
Wildlife warden.
Trainee aquarist.
Trainee veterinary nurse (with further training)