Animal Management Advanced Technical Extended Diploma
at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college
What the college says
This qualification is for you if you are 16 years or older and want to work with animals, either directly hands-on or within wider allied services or businesses. . It is designed to provide you with a very wide range of specialist technical practical skills and detailed knowledge and understanding which will equip you to seek a diverse range of employment opportunities, or to further learning and training within the animal care and management industries.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-4 or equivalent, including English or maths and science
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Wigan Campus
Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wigan
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