Free BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day. This two-year Pearson Edexcel course covers the care of domestic and exotic animals, from husbandry and handling to animal behaviour and welfare. You'll spend time in the college's animal unit working with species including otters, wallabies, lemurs, reptiles, and primates. The course also requires at least 300 hours of external work experience with animal businesses. It combines classroom theory with hands-on practical sessions.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll develop animal handling skills across a wide range of domestic and exotic species.
You'll study animal husbandry, including feeding, housing, and daily care routines.
You'll learn to assess animal behaviour and identify signs of good and poor welfare.
You'll explore captive habitat design and how environments support positive welfare states.
You'll gain practical experience in specialist environments including reptile, nocturnal, and aquatics rooms.
You'll build industry knowledge through a minimum of 300 hours of external work placement.
You'll develop the academic skills needed to progress to higher education in animal science.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based and practical. Theory lessons are delivered in class, covering topics such as animal biology, behaviour, and welfare. Practical sessions take place in the college's animal unit, where you work directly with animals. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, projects, and practical observations, which is standard for Pearson Edexcel BTEC National qualifications at Level 3. External work experience placements form a required part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Burton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Zoo keeper or animal keeper assistant, working in zoos or wildlife parks
Animal care assistant, supporting vets or rescue centres
Wildlife rehabilitation worker, caring for injured or orphaned animals
Kennel or cattery assistant, managing day-to-day animal care
Exotic animal technician, working with specialist species in captivity
