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Animal Management - Level 3 National Foundation and Extended Diploma

at Capital City College Group, London · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma37 weeksFull time

What the college says

This course will give you the skills, understanding and knowledge needed to pursue an animal-related career, such as working in a zoo, becoming a veterinary nurse, working in conservation, animal welfare inspector, animal trainer or even as an animal nutritional scientist designing pet food.You will cover the core theoretical and practical areas of working within animal businesses and be able to contextualise the captive environments for animals to their wild counterparts. You will take part in research, investigation, analysis and interpretation of many subject areas within the world of Animal Science. This will prepare you to be ready to jump straight into your first animal-related job or to progress into Higher Education to further enhance your prospects within the sector.The course comprises a mixture of taught lessons, practical animal care sessions and laboratory-based activities. You will also engage in at least 150 hours (per year) of work experience and have further opportunities to learn from trips and visits during the course to develop a wide understanding of Ecology, Conservation, Zoological Science as well as Farming in the UK.Our animal department has recently undergone a redevelopment in excess of £200,000, and houses over 50 different animal species across all the taxonomic groups, ranging from Degu's, Rabbits, Tenrecs, Newts, Toads, Tomato Frogs and Iguanas, to Snakes, Insects, Spiders and Scorpions.

What you need to get on

You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths and Science or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above)All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

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

  • Angel Campus

    311-321 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London

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