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Free Level 3 Animal Management Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration71 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Animal Management Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Rand Farm Park, full-time during the day. You'll train weekly alongside industry experts in the working farm and wildlife facilities on site. The course runs for 70 weeks and covers the skills and knowledge needed for animal care and management roles. This free animal management course for adults and school leavers includes both classroom learning and hands-on practical work with animals.

Who this course is for

Do you want to work with animals? Are you resilient enough to deal with often upsetting situations while caring for animals, in all kinds of weather? If so, this course could be for you.

If you want to pursue a career involving animals, then this is an excellent place to start. You will work alongside industry experts weekly in the first-class facilities at Rand Farm Park.

This Technical Diploma Level course will provide you with the underpinning skills and knowledge in animal-related subjects and give you the experience required to further develop your understanding.

You will be required to complete an extended work experience placement (150 hrs) within the animal sector.

During this course, you'll learn:

  • Animal health and husbandry
  • Animal feeding and nutrition
  • Animal behaviour and communication
  • Biological systems of animals
  • Animal welfare and breeding
  • Pet store design and management
  • Animal nursing
  • Kennel and cattery management
  • Exotic animal health and husbandry
  • Dog grooming

Entry requirements

You'll need four GCSEs at Grade Four and above or equivalent which include GCSE English Language and Maths. You will be required to attend a taster day on 'the yard' and provide a reference (from an employer or recent school/college report) along with evidence of specific and sustained interest and motivation to work with a range of different animals, and a willingness to learn about the animal industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical animal handling and husbandry skills across a range of species.
  • You'll learn how to monitor animal health and recognise signs of illness or injury.
  • You'll study animal behaviour and how to apply that knowledge in a care setting.
  • You'll understand nutrition and how to plan appropriate diets for different animals.
  • You'll learn how to maintain safe and hygienic animal enclosures and environments.
  • You'll explore animal breeding, reproduction, and lifecycle management.
  • You'll develop skills in record-keeping and reporting for animal care settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work at Rand Farm Park. Assessment includes written assignments, practical observations, and portfolio evidence gathered throughout the course. You'll work directly with animals on site each week, applying what you learn in the classroom to real care tasks. Industry experts support your learning throughout the 70-week programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rand Farm Park will confirm anything else you need before you start. You should expect to wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear, as you'll be working with animals in all weather conditions.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal care worker: day-to-day care in kennels, catteries, or rescue centres.
  • Zoo keeper assistant: supporting animal care in zoo or wildlife park settings.
  • Farm animal technician: livestock care and husbandry on working farms.
  • Wildlife rehabilitation assistant: supporting injured or orphaned wild animals.
  • Veterinary support worker: assisting in veterinary practices with animal handling.
  • Animal sanctuary worker: care and welfare in rescue and rehoming organisations.
  • Aquarist: care of fish and aquatic species in aquariums or visitor attractions.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Animal Care: a work-based qualification that strengthens your practical credentials for employment.
  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Animal Management: a higher-level qualification for those moving into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Foundation Degree in Animal Science or Zoology: a university-level route for those wanting to go deeper into animal biology or conservation.
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