Free BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec animal management qualification takes one year to complete. You'll study the care of domestic and exotic animals, covering husbandry, animal behaviour, and captive habitats. The course includes at least 300 hours of external work experience with local animal businesses, alongside hands-on time with species including otters, wallabies, lemurs, reptiles, and primates. Theory lessons are backed by practical sessions in specialist facilities.
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 analyse animal behaviour and assess appropriate welfare states.
You'll examine captive habitat design and how to promote positive animal welfare.
You'll apply academic knowledge in practical, species-specific environments.
You'll gain industry experience through a minimum of 300 hours of external work placement.
You'll build employability skills relevant to animal care and related industries.
How you will learn
Learning combines classroom theory with practical sessions in specialist on-site facilities, including a nocturnal room, reptile room, and aquatics room. You'll apply theory directly to hands-on animal work. Assessment is through the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework, which typically includes assignments, projects, and practical assessments rather than traditional exams. 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
Animal care worker, looking after animals in rescue centres or kennels
Zoo keeper assistant, supporting daily animal care in captivity
Wildlife rehabilitation assistant, helping injured or orphaned animals recover
Veterinary support worker, assisting in veterinary practices or clinics
Animal technician, working with animals in research or laboratory settings
Farm animal technician, managing livestock health and husbandry
Pet shop or aquatics specialist, advising customers and caring for stock
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Management: a natural next step into higher-level study of animal science and management.
BSc Animal Science or Zoology degree: for those aiming toward research, conservation, or specialist veterinary roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (pre-entry): for those considering a career in veterinary practice who want further clinical grounding before applying to a veterinary nursing programme.
