Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time
Summary
During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of animal care and management occupations.
Content includes:
- Animal behaviour
- Nutrition
- Cells and tissues
- Anatomy and physiology
- Biosecurity
- Sustainability
- Ethics
- Health and safety
Lessons will be a mixture of theory and practical.
Students will need to purchase their PPE for the Animal Management Centre. Details with what is required will be provided at enrolment. Students will work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring our animals are provided with the highest welfare standards.
If you achieve grades 4 and 5, please apply for the Level 2 Animal Nursing Assistant, where you will have the opportunity to retake English and maths to a higher level.
Entry Requirements
- Achieve 5 GCSE's at grade 6 or above, including English Language, science and maths.
- Completion of a taster day
Assessment
- Exam covering the common core
- Exam covering the animal science core
- Employer set project
- Synoptic assessment
- Research project
- Science knowledge test
- 315 hours of work experience over the 2 years
Progression
On successful completion of the T Level in Animal Management you may wish to progress on to Higher Education.
Career Progression
- Zoo keeper
- Aquarist
- Veterinary nurse
Fees
September 2025, Full Time
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop.
There may be some costs for trips, visits or additional qualifications.
September 2025, Full Time
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop.
There may be some costs for trips, visits or additional qualifications.
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