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Free BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Mansfield – Samworth Church Academy

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

Free BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Mansfield. Classes run at Samworth Church Academy, full-time over two years. You'll need a grade 5 or equivalent in GCSE Animal Care or a related subject to apply. The course covers animal biology, behaviour, health, and welfare, giving you a solid grounding for work or further study in the animal sector. Pearson Edexcel's level 3 BTEC animal management qualification is well matched to university entry requirements in animal science and related fields.

Who this course is for

Students interested in studying and working with animals.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE Animal Care or equivalent subject

What you will learn

  • You'll study animal anatomy, physiology, and how body systems work.
  • You'll learn how to assess and support animal health and welfare.
  • You'll explore animal behaviour and how to interpret it in practice.
  • You'll develop skills in safe animal handling and husbandry techniques.
  • You'll examine the legal and ethical frameworks that govern animal care.
  • You'll investigate nutrition and how diet affects animal health.
  • You'll build knowledge of common diseases and how they are managed.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with practical sessions alongside taught content. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format uses a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. You'll produce written work, reports, and practical evidence throughout the two years. Some units are assessed by written examination. Your teachers will set assignments linked to real animal care scenarios, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The cost description notes that you'll need writing equipment, online access, revision books, and protective clothing. Samworth Church Academy will confirm the specific items required before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal care assistant, supporting daily welfare in kennels or shelters
  • Veterinary receptionist, front-of-house role at a vet practice
  • Zoo keeper assistant, caring for animals in a zoo or wildlife park
  • Animal technician, working in a research or laboratory setting
  • Pet shop assistant, advising customers and caring for in-store animals
  • Wildlife rehabilitation worker, supporting injured or orphaned animals
  • Stable hand or groom, working with horses in an equine setting

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Animal Management can support a university application in animal science, zoology, or veterinary nursing. You could progress to a BSc Animal Science or BSc Zoology degree. Alternatively, a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing gives a more vocational route into clinical animal care. Some learners go on to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Animal Management as a shorter higher-education option.

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