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Free BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Tonbridge

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Tonbridge. Classes run at Hadlow College, full-time during the day over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec animal management qualification covers hands-on animal care, wildlife management, ecology, and conservation. You'll develop practical skills working directly with animals, alongside workplace skills like teamwork and supervising others. The course uses the college's own animal management unit and estate throughout. It suits anyone looking to build a solid foundation before moving into animal care work or further study.

Who this course is for

The Animal Management Unit and College estate is utilised throughout the qualification to help students develop a wide range of skills. These include practical hands-on skills whilst looking after animals and the wider skills needed in the workplace, such as teamwork and, in the second year, supervising others. The qualification provides a diverse knowledge base and covers not only the finer details of animal care but wildlife management and ecology, conservation, and management skills. These skills are developed through practical sessions during timetabled lessons and animal duties. Work experience and duties take place outside normal College hours and will include early morning duties, holidays, and weekends throughout the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop hands-on animal care skills working with a range of species.
  • You'll study wildlife management and ecology principles.
  • You'll learn about conservation and how it applies in practice.
  • You'll build workplace skills including teamwork and communication.
  • You'll develop supervisory skills in your second year.
  • You'll gain knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare requirements.
  • You'll understand the management skills needed in animal-related workplaces.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical work on the college's animal management unit and estate. The BTEC format is largely coursework-based, with assignments and projects assessed throughout the two years. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress. There are no traditional written exams for most units, though some units may include externally set assessments as part of the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Zookeeper: how to become a zookeeper, caring for zoo animals daily.
  • Animal care assistant: supporting vets or kennel teams with animal welfare.
  • Wildlife conservation officer: working to protect habitats and species.
  • RSPCA animal welfare officer: inspecting and responding to welfare concerns.
  • Kennel or cattery assistant: day-to-day care in boarding facilities.
  • Farm animal technician: livestock care and husbandry on working farms.
  • Animal sanctuary worker: rehoming and rehabilitating rescued animals.

What you could study next

A Level 3 foundation gives you options to go further in the sector. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Animal Management or a related science. Many universities accept the BTEC National Diploma for degree entry in animal science, zoology, or conservation biology. You might also consider an apprenticeship in animal care to combine work experience with a further qualification.

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