T Level Animal Care & Management

38010L1 | Leigh Campus
Start Date | 01/09/2025
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

Those who have a passion for caring for animals, enjoy biological sciences and wish to work in the animal care and management industry.
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What will I study?

You will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the animal management sector:

• sustainability, including environmental legislation, sustainable development, climate change and waste management principles

• the principles of biosecurity

• employment rights and responsibilities and progression opportunities

• ethical principles

• the supply chain and principles of stock management

• business organisations, enterprise skills and project management

• characteristics protected by equality legislation

• communication

• principles of customer care

• finance

• health and safety

• information and data.

How long is the course?

Full Time for two academic years.

How will I be assessed?

Through continual assessment using practical observations, written assignments, exams and an employer set project.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 including English, Maths and Science.

What can I progress onto?

You may choose to work in a wide range of animal care environments, from zoos to kennels, catteries or rescue centres.



Career options include roles in:

• dog handling

• dog training

• animal care and welfare

• animal keeping

• aquarism

• zoo keeping.



You may want to take up a higher level course such as a degree apprenticeship, or go to university to study the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare, or other degrees in Wildlife Conservation and Ecology.

Other Information

Our animal management facilities:

• Purpose built dog kennels.

• Wide range of animals including snakes, lizards, spiders and frogs, rabbits, gerbils, and chinchillas.

• Dog grooming suites.



Tutors have experience working with varied species in a range of environments. Learn in animal settings including city farms and children's zoos, working with a wide variety of animals from domestic to farm and exotic.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
FREE Yes No
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16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

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If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

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