Animal Management (T-Level)

Outline

The course combines animal science, practical animal management and professional industry skills, providing a broad understanding of the animal care sector.

Animal Biology, Health and Welfare

Develop your scientific understanding of animals and the factors that influence their health and wellbeing.

Topics include:

• Animal Biology

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Animal Health and Disease

• Nutrition and Feeding

• Animal Behaviour and Communication

• Animal Welfare

• Animal Husbandry

• Classification

• Biosecurity and Disease Prevention

Conservation and Environmental Responsibility

Explore the importance of protecting animals and their environments through topics including:

• Conservation and Biodiversity

• Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility

• Ethics within the Animal Sector

Professional Practice and Industry Knowledge

Develop an understanding of the wider animal care industry, including:

• Health and Safety

• Business and Project Management

• Customer Care and Professional Communication

• Information and Data

• Professional Responsibilities and Behaviours

Specialist Animal Management

As you progress, you will develop specialist knowledge and occupational skills.

Depending on the pathway offered, this may be through Animal Management and Behaviour or Animal Management and Science.

These pathways provide opportunities to explore areas including animal behaviour, husbandry, welfare, conservation, laboratory science, microbiology, genetics, nutrition and animal health.

Practical Animal Care

Practical learning is central to the course. You will develop skills including:

• Animal Handling and Restraint

• Routine Animal Health Checks

• Feeding and Nutrition

• Maintaining Animal Accommodation

• Animal Enrichment

• Monitoring Behaviour and Welfare

• Safe Working Practices

• Biosecurity

• Record Keeping

• Teamwork

Specialist Facilities

You will have opportunities to learn within Eccles College’s Animal Centre and Animal Park, working with a diverse collection of animals including capybaras, emus, marmosets, skunks, goats, sheep, tegus, blue-tongued skinks and aquatic species.

Facilities also include specialist animal-care teaching areas, aquatic systems, science laboratories and access to facilities supporting veterinary nursing education.

Industry Placement

A major part of the T Level is a substantial industry placement of at least 45 days, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and develop professional skills in a real workplace.

Depending on availability and your career interests, relevant experience could involve animal care organisations, veterinary environments, zoos, wildlife organisations, kennels, catteries, equine settings or conservation.

Throughout your placement, you will develop workplace skills including communication, reliability, teamwork, initiative, responsibility and problem-solving.

Progression

Successful completion of the T Level in Animal Care and Management can support progression to university, higher or degree apprenticeships, further professional training or employment within the animal care sector.

Animal Care and Welfare

Potential career areas include:

• Animal Care and Welfare

• Zoo Keeping

• Animal Behaviour

• Animal Training

• Kennels and Catteries

• Animal Centre Management

Animal Science and Veterinary Careers

You could also explore progression towards:

• Veterinary Nursing

• Animal Science

• Animal Nutrition

• Animal Rehabilitation

• Laboratory and Research Work

Wildlife and Conservation

The course can support progression into areas including:

• Wildlife Conservation

• Conservation and Biodiversity

• Ecology

• Wildlife Management

Higher Education

Potential university degree areas include:

• Animal Science

• Zoology

• Animal Behaviour and Welfare

• Veterinary Nursing

• Wildlife Conservation

• Ecology and Conservation

• Bioveterinary Science

• Animal Nutrition

Progression opportunities will depend on your chosen occupational pathway, future qualifications and the entry requirements of individual universities or training providers.

Assessment

The T Level in Animal Care and Management is assessed through a combination of externally assessed examinations, projects and occupational specialism assessments.

External Examinations and Projects

You will complete externally assessed examinations and projects designed to assess your understanding of animal science, care, management and professional industry knowledge.

Occupational Specialism Assessment

You will be assessed on the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed through your occupational specialism.

These assessments will require you to demonstrate your ability to apply scientific knowledge and practical skills within animal-care and occupational contexts.

Practical and Professional Skills

Throughout the programme, you will develop your ability to work confidently, responsibly and independently.

English, maths and digital skills will also be developed through relevant animal-care and workplace activities.

Entry Requirements

Students are expected to have achieved five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English, Maths and Science.

You must also be committed to completing the substantial industry placement that forms an essential part of the T Level.

Most importantly, you should have a genuine interest in animals and be prepared to participate fully in the practical, academic and industry-based elements of the programme.

* Fees

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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