Animal Care and Management
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. The T Level in Animal Care and Management will be available from September 2024.
Summary
Level 3 qualification
2-year course
Includes 9 weeks minimum working with an employer on an industry placement
What you can do with this T Level
This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in the animal care and management sector. Career options might include:
What you’ll learn on this course
Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:
- sustainability, including environmental legislation, sustainable development, climate change and waste management principles
- the principles of biosecurity
- employment rights and responsibilities and progression opportunities within the sector
- ethical principles
- the supply chain and principles of stock management
- business organisations, enterprise skills and project management
- characteristics protected by equality legislation
- communication
- principles of customer care
- finance
- health and safety
- information and data
In addition to the core content, each student will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content.
The specialisms available in the Animal Care and Management T Level are:
- animal management and behaviour
- animal management and science
What you'll need before you start
T Levels are one of your options after you’ve finished GCSEs.
Entry requirements for each course are set by the individual school or college.
Check with your local T Level school or college to find out the entry requirements for the Animal Care and Management T Level.