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Free BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Boston – Boston College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Boston. Classes run at Boston College, full-time during the day. This two-year Pearson Edexcel course covers animal welfare, behaviour, nutrition, health, and husbandry. You'll get hands-on experience at the college's specialist Animal Care Unit, plus a work placement in the animal sector. You may also study Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths alongside the course, depending on your current grades. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Science and Maths or English, or a Merit profile in a relevant Level 2 qualification.

Who this course is for

This course design to help you gain an Animal Management qualification to further your career aspirations, or prepare you for higher education.

Entry requirements

The entry qualifications for the Level 3 Animal Management Diploma are five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (Old grade C or above) including a Science and Maths or English. You can also progress onto this course with a Merit profile in a Level 2 qualification. You will need to demonstrate that you have completed meaningful experience through your previous qualifications or one weeks external work experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll study animal welfare principles and ethics in practice.
  • You'll develop practical animal husbandry skills across a range of species.
  • You'll learn to recognise animal behaviour and understand what it means.
  • You'll identify common animal health conditions and diseases.
  • You'll gain work experience in the animal sector through a structured placement.
  • You'll explore topics in conservation, zoology, and animal rehabilitation.
  • You'll build digital skills and engage with environmental sustainability topics.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work at Boston College's Animal Care Unit. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks as part of the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework. You'll also complete a work placement in the animal sector. If your GCSE English or Maths grades require it, you'll study those subjects alongside your main course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Boston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Zookeeper: care for animals in zoo or wildlife park settings.
  • Animal care assistant: day-to-day care in kennels, catteries, or shelters.
  • Veterinary care assistant: support vets in clinical environments.
  • Wildlife rehabilitation worker: care for injured or orphaned wild animals.
  • Animal technician: work in research or laboratory animal care.
  • Conservation ranger: support habitat and species protection projects.
  • Pet shop or aquatics specialist: advise customers and manage livestock.

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC Animal Management qualification opens routes into higher education. You could apply for a foundation degree or BSc in Animal Science, Zoology, or Veterinary Nursing. Many universities recognise the BTEC National Diploma for entry onto these programmes. If you want to qualify as a veterinary nurse, you'd go on to study a British Veterinary Nursing Association-approved degree or diploma programme. A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Management is another option if you prefer a shorter step up.

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