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Free BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Solihull – Solihull College And University Centre

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Animal Management Course in Solihull. Classes run at Solihull College and University Centre, full-time over two years. You spend three or four days a week in college, plus one day on an animal-related work placement. The level 3 BTEC animal management classes cover animal biology, animal welfare and ethics, animal behaviour, animal health and diseases, practical animal husbandry, and more. Assessment is continual throughout the course, with no final exams. To apply, you'll need four GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English, Maths, and Science, or a Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care at Distinction.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for you if you are interested in Animal Management or if you would like a career in the animal care industry. Throughout your studies, you will cover 7 Units from the following list: Animal Biology (Mandatory Unit) Animal Welfare and Ethics (Mandatory Unit) Practical Animal Husbandry (Mandatory Unit) Animal Behaviour (Mandatory Unit) Animal Health and Diseases (Mandatory Unit) Work Experience in the Animal Sector (Mandatory Unit) Farm Livestock Husbandry Human and Animal Interaction Practical Estate Planning, Construction and Maintenance Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management Business Management in the Animal Sector Animal Management in a Retail Environment Animals in Boarding Establishments Developing an Enterprise in the Animal Sector Principles of Animal Nursing Aquatic Animal Health and Husbandry Exotic Animal Husbandry Zoological Animal Health & Husbandry Animal Grooming

Entry requirements

Minimum qualifications for this course are:

  • Four GCSE passes at Grade A*/9 - C/4 including English Language, Science and Maths OR A Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care at Distinction with a Grade C or above in English and Maths

In addition to the above qualifications you will need:

  • a suitable character or tutor reference,
  • a copy of your latest school report (if applicable) and
  • a successful college interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll study animal biology and understand how animals function.
  • You'll explore animal welfare, ethics, and legislation.
  • You'll develop practical animal husbandry skills through hands-on work.
  • You'll learn to recognise signs of animal health and disease.
  • You'll study animal behaviour and how to interpret it.
  • You'll gain real workplace experience through a weekly industry placement.
  • You'll choose from optional units including exotic animal husbandry, wildlife ecology and conservation management, and animal grooming.

How you will learn

Assessment is continual throughout the course. There are no final exams. You'll be assessed through assignments, practical tasks, and work-based activities as you progress. You'll spend three or four days a week in the classroom at the college and one day each week on an animal-related work placement, giving you direct experience alongside your studies.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Solihull College and University Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal care worker: day-to-day care of animals in various settings.
  • Veterinary nurse assistant: supporting clinical teams in a practice.
  • RSPCA animal welfare officer: inspecting and protecting animal welfare.
  • Guide dog trainer or support worker: training and caring for assistance dogs.
  • Pet shop supervisor or manager: running retail animal care operations.
  • Zoo or wildlife keeper: caring for animals in zoological collections.
  • Animal boarding kennel or cattery worker: managing animals in boarding establishments.

What you could study next

Completing year one earns you the BTEC National Foundation Diploma, equivalent to one and a half A-levels. You can then apply to continue into year two and work toward the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Animal Management, equivalent to three A-levels. That qualification carries UCAS points and can support an application to study animal science, veterinary nursing, or zoology at university. You could also progress toward a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing if you want to move into clinical animal care.

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