Animal Management Level 3 Extended Diploma

Learn about animal-related subjects, including biology, health, nutrition, behaviour and breeding. You’ll also develop practical skills for handling and caring, and gain the knowledge needed to start your career within the animal industry, or for further study.

You’ll take part in practical hands-on lessons and learn about a wide range of animals, using our fantastic facilities. You’ll also develop knowledge and skills about animal-related subjects and have the chance to go on trips to different locations to learn about the animal industry.

You’ll learn in our fantastic facilities and be taught by tutors who have real-life experience of working within the animal industry. You can expect the course to be split so that approximately 30% is practical work and 70% is theory work. You’ll be taught through lectures, group discussions and practical demonstrations. You’ll also get to go on trips to different locations, including Crufts Dog Show at the National Exhibition Centre, Twycross Zoo and Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

The course includes a work placement. This allows you to develop your skills and knowledge in the animal industry, and looks good to future employers. You can work at places like Cats Protection, Twycross Zoo, RSPCA, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, Stonebridge City Farm and more.

How you’ll be assessed

You’ll be assessed through a portfolio of evidence and external written assignments, practical assessments and exams.