Level 3 in Animal Management

Are you looking to launch a career working with animals? Studying the Level 3 in Animal Management will provide you with a broad range of knowledge and understanding about a wide variety of animals, whilst enabling your progression by developing your employability skills and preparing you for further study.

The course will provide you with a basis of academic, technical, and practical skills regarding the care of companion, farm, and exotic animals in various industries. In year two, you will be able to study specific modules related to one of three pathways:

• Animal Conservation, Ecology and Zoological Collections
• Animal Science and Welfare
• Animal Behaviour and Welfare

The course is designed to serve the needs of all aspects of the animal sector, by providing the basis of academic, technical, and practical skills regarding the care of companion, farm, and exotic animals in various industries.

You will have the exciting opportunity to work with a range of species in our highly prized and industry-relevant animal unit, including otters, wallabies, and lemurs; cuscus, chameleon, and cockroaches; tortoises, tarantula, and tenrec; alongside our specialist nocturnal room, reptile room, and aquatics room. From meerkats and skunks to hamsters and goats, you will develop animal handling and husbandry skills for each species you work within their specialist environments, building knowledge and learning to look critically at appropriate animal behaviour, habitat and welfare.

Upgrade and upskill as you progress through your Animal Management course with us. At the end of your first year on your Level 3 Program, you will have the opportunityto complete additional qualifications in animal husbandry and dog walking. These industry-based qualifications will prepare you for life following your College course, offering insight into the world of work and setting your career prospects and experience above others.

You will also have the opportunity to gain vital work experience with local animal businesses to develop industry-specific knowledge and skills, and experience a true taste of the career you have set your sights on.