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Free Level 3 Animal Management Course in Manchester – The Manchester College Wythenshawe Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Animal Management Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Wythenshawe Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year. You'll cover animal health and husbandry, feeding and nutrition, animal behaviour, biological systems, and animal welfare and breeding. Topics also include exotic animal health and aquatics welfare. This level 3 animal management qualification is awarded by City and Guilds and prepares you for work in animal-related industries or for progression to university.

Who this course is for

Our Level 3 Animal Management qualification is designed to help you progress onto direct employent in an animal-related industry or onto further study at university. During this engaging qualification you'll study a range of mandatory topics including Animal Health and Husbandry, Animal Feeding and Nutrition, Animal Behaviour and Communication, Biological Systems of Animals, and Animal Welfare and Breeding. You'll also study topics like Exotic Animal Health and Husbandry, Aquatics Welfare and Breed Development, Avian Health and Husbandry and Zoological Collections. You'll develop your knowledge of business with an Business Management in the Land-Based Sector topic and develop your customer service skills with a Customer Care and Retail Merchandising topic. Once you've completed the mandatory topics, you'll have the opportunity to study optional units such as Wildlife and Ecology Conservation, Wildlife Management and Rehabilitation or Animal Training.

What you will learn

  • You'll study animal health and husbandry, covering the care and management of a range of species.
  • You'll explore animal feeding and nutrition, learning how diet affects health and wellbeing.
  • You'll examine animal behaviour and communication, understanding how animals interact and respond to their environment.
  • You'll learn about the biological systems of animals, including anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll study animal welfare and breeding, including legislation and ethical responsibilities.
  • You'll investigate exotic animal health and husbandry, covering the specialist needs of non-native species.
  • You'll look at aquatics welfare and the management of aquatic animals.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at The Manchester College Wythenshawe Campus. You'll be assessed through a combination of assignments, practical tasks, and written work across the mandatory and optional units. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year rather than through a single end-of-course exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College Wythenshawe Campus 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 kennels, catteries, or shelters.
  • Zoo keeper assistant: supporting animal care teams in zoo or wildlife park settings.
  • Veterinary receptionist: front-of-house role in a veterinary practice.
  • Animal technician: working with animals in research or laboratory environments.
  • Pet shop assistant: advising customers and caring for animals in retail.
  • Wildlife rehabilitation worker: supporting the care of injured or orphaned wild animals.
  • Aquarist: caring for fish and aquatic animals in aquariums or retail settings.

What you could study next

With a Level 3 Animal Management qualification, you could apply for a degree in Animal Science, Zoology, or Veterinary Nursing at university. You might also consider a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing if you want to move into clinical animal care. For those interested in conservation, a degree in Wildlife Conservation or Ecology builds directly on this foundation.

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