Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (1080)

This qualification is for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills and knowledge that will lead to meaningful employment in the animal care industry. Learners will explore a wide range of industry areas including animal care and management, zoos and wildlife and applied science.

Compulsory topics include:

• Health and wellbeing, husbandry and handling
• Nutrition and feeding
• Animal behaviours and communication
• Breed development, breeding and welfare

Learners will also be able to choose additional optional topics, including:

• Pet store management
• Kennel and cattery management
• Care of exotics, avians and aquatics
• Animal nursing
• Animal training
• Zoo animal management
• Wildlife and rehabilitation
• Ecology and conservation
• Pet allied services
• Science – biology, biochemistry, genetics

You can choose to specialise in:

• Animal Management
• Zoos
• Wildlife
• Applied Science

It could lead to the following employment opportunities:

• Animal care assistant
• Kennel and cattery worker/supervisor
• Pet store assistant/supervisor
• Hospital care assistant
• Wildlife assistant
• Dog grooming assistant
• Animal feed sales rep
• Pet sitter or dog walker
• Trainee zoo keeper or aquarist
• Trainee animal husbandry technician

For more information, read the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (1080) Qualification Handbook“

Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (1080) website