Are you passionate about animals? Do you dream of working closely with them and making a positive impact on their wellbeing? Our Animal Management course is designed to kickstart your journey into the exciting world of animal care and management.
This Level 2 Animal Management course equips you with the knowledge, skills
and behaviours necessary to thrive in various animal-related industries. This
course serves as an excellent foundation for those seeking to work in animal
shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centres, veterinary clinics, zoos, or moving
on to either an apprenticeship or a Level 3 course.
This course is for students who want to progress into a career in the Animal Management/Care sector, with a focus on knowledge, skills and behaviours specific to your future study and jobs.
Topics covered include:
- Handling and caring for animals
- Theory
- Health
- Animal biology
- Accommodation
Your expert teachers will support you in your learning and help you to
develop the skills you'll need to progress. We also have an extensive support
team in college, who are dedicated to working with our teachers to make sure our
students excel on their courses.
This is a Study Programme for students who are 16-18 years of age.
To study a Level 2 qualification, you will need:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, including English and Maths (or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths)
OR
A relevant Level 1 qualification with GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above (or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths)
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
Uniform will be required, and this will be discussed at our Welcome Events, Open Evenings and when you enrol. You may be eligible for financial support to help fund the costs of the uniform.
You will complete practical and verbal assessments alongside written assignments and tasks. Every student must complete all assessments to achieve the qualification.
You will also study Maths and English as part of your Study Programme, as
well as completing work experience placements, THRIVE tutorials and trips and
visits.
Study programmes are full-time courses for 16-18 year olds which
include:
- A qualification such as BTEC Extended Diploma
- Meaningful work
experience or preparation for work
- English and maths, if you don't already
have GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C in English and maths
- Non-study activities such as
tutorials, voluntary work, fund-raising/charity work, sport or trips.
Upon completion of this course, you can progress to a higher level of study, an apprenticeship or a job. Explore potential careers via Career Match — it provides current local data on wages and employment prospects.
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If you are aged 16-18:
Free
This study programme is free for students, who are aged 16-18 on 31 August, and students aged 19-24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan.
If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form