Animal Management

This programme is aimed at those who wish to work with animals in a role which supports management and is equivalent to studying three a-levels over two years.

Please note: this course is only open to those aged 19+. To view our full range of Animal Management Courses, please click here.

Entrants will normally have some experience of working with companion animals. The programme develops both technical knowledge and practical skills through lectures, practicals, demonstrations, visits and one day per week at a work placement. Students will be assessed through coursework, exams and practical assessments.

This course is an excellent preparation for employment in animal collections, pet shops, rescue centres and small charities. It also affers students the opportunity to progress into higher education.

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Industry Work Placement

All students on our Level 3 programme are required to take part in an exciting industry placement along side their vocational programme consisting of 150 hours per year. Second year students will also have to complete a number of volunteer days in our Animal Care Centre on weekends and holidays. Both of these opportunities will give you a chance to gain valuable skills in a real working environment whilst being pared with your ideal employer.

There is flexibility on how students complete the placement; it can be during non-college weekdays, weekends, in blocks or over the holiday period. You will receive all of the necessary information during your interview, and if you have any queries in the meantime please contact workexperience@plumpton.ac.uk

Qualifications Gained

• BTEC Level 3  Diploma in Animal Management
• Plumpton Certificate
• GCSEs in English & Maths if appropriate

Learners must be aged 19+ prior to the start of this course.

16- 18 year old learners should apply for our T Level alternatives:

Animal Care and Management T Level

Animal Care and Science T Level

 

Either:

• You will need to have achieved 5 GCSEs between a Grade 9-4 (A-C) including English, Maths and Science. (There is also an opportunity to undertake either Maths OR English alongside this course IF 5 other GCSEs have been gained.
• Level 2 Technical Diploma in Animal Care at a Merit/Merit grade or above.
• OR equivalent professional/ life experience.