Free BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Colton Hills Community School, full-time during the day. This two-year Pearson Edexcel course covers animal care, health, nutrition, breeding, behaviour, and conservation. You'll develop hands-on practical skills alongside the underpinning knowledge employers and universities look for. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, or an equivalent such as a BTEC Level 2 Pass. The course opens routes into zoos, wildlife parks, veterinary settings, animal rescue, and conservation, or prepares you for further study in animal or biological sciences.
Who this course is for
BTEC Level 3 Animal Management is a hands-on course that lets you explore the care, welfare and behaviour of a wide range of animals. You’ll learn about health, nutrition, breeding and conservation, while developing practical skills that are essential for working with animals. This course prepares you for careers in zoos, wildlife parks, veterinary care, animal rescue, conservation projects, or provides a strong foundation for further study in animal and biological sciences.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE’s at grade 4 (or equivalent to such as a BTEC L2Pass), including Maths and English
What you will learn
You'll study animal health, welfare, and nutrition across a range of species.
You'll learn about animal behaviour and how to apply that knowledge in practical settings.
You'll explore breeding programmes and their role in animal management.
You'll develop an understanding of conservation and its importance for wildlife.
You'll build practical animal-handling skills used in professional environments.
You'll gain knowledge relevant to veterinary care and animal rescue work.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based and practical, combining taught sessions with hands-on animal care activities. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks rather than traditional exams. This is the standard BTEC assessment model, so you build a portfolio of evidence across the two years. Your tutors will set assignments linked to each unit, and you'll be assessed on both your written work and your practical competence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Colton Hills Community School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Zoo keeper, caring for animals in zoo or wildlife park settings
Animal care assistant, supporting day-to-day welfare in rescue or shelter environments
Veterinary care assistant, working alongside vets in clinical settings
Wildlife conservation officer, supporting habitat and species protection projects
Animal rescue worker, responding to and rehabilitating animals in need
Animal technician, working in research or laboratory animal care settings
What you could study next
HNC or HND in Animal Management, a natural next step for hands-on study at a higher level.
BSc in Animal Science or Zoology, for those aiming toward research, conservation science, or veterinary pathways.
BSc in Veterinary Nursing, building toward a regulated clinical role working with animals.
Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (pre-entry), for those focused specifically on veterinary practice work.
