T-level
School Leaver / 16 - 18 yr Old Vocational CoursesOur new T Level in animal management is a fantastic way to learn about the animal care and management sector whilst gaining real world experience through your industry placement.
Our T Level course is designed to provide you with broad knowledge and understanding of the animal sector. You'll be ready with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to progress within the industry or onto higher education. Regardless of whether you wish to be animal care assistant or you wish to study animal behaviour at university, this course is an excellent opportunity for you to know whether working in the sector is right for you.
During your time at college in our animal unit, you'll cover a wide array of core topics, including:
As part of your animal management and behaviour specialism, you will cover some of the following:
A big part of your study will be to complete relevant industry-based work placement. Throughout the course, you'll be required to complete a minimum of 45 days (315 hours) work placement. You'll also get the opportunity to show us what you've learned and demonstrate your abilities during numerous observations through the course. Employers can offer industry placements as a block, day release or a mix of these and you'll be making a meaningful contribution with that organisation - spending timing learning and working.
Work placement is a great opportunity to get your feet wet in your animal management and help confirm that this is the career you want to do!
2 years
01/09/2025
* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.
Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.
Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.
Information on Fees and Financial Help
T Level Technical Qualification in Animal Care and Management (Level 3)
Your core component is assessed through two exam papers and externally set project by the employer. These will be graded A* - E.
Your occupational specialism component as assessed by an externally set assignment. This will be graded pass, merit or distinction.
The number of UCAS tariff points for a T Level diploma varies between 72 and 168 points, depending on your grade for the core content and the specialism. We've included some examples below of what grades you need to achieve common UCAS tariff point entry requirements:
| UCAS Points | Grades required |
|---|---|
| 72 | Pass (D or E on the core) |
| 96 | Pass (C or above on the core) |
| 120 | Merit |
| 144 | Distinction |
| 168 | Distinction (A on the core and distinction in the specialism |
| 72 | 45 credits at distinction |
You can find more details on the UCAS Tariff points calculator here.
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