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City and Guilds Advanced Animal Management Technical Extended Diploma

at South Devon College, Paignton · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 monthPart time£7,248

What the college says

If you’ve successfully completed the Animal Management Technical Diploma Level 3, this top-up course is your next step towards gaining the full City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (1080). Designed to deepen your understanding and enhance your skills, this one-year course completes the two-year study pathway, preparing you for university-level study or employment in the animal care industry. Over the course of your studies, you’ll build a comprehensive foundation in animal management through a range of specialist and core units. These explore everything from animal biology and behaviour to welfare and nutrition, ensuring you graduate with a well-rounded and in-depth knowledge of the sector. The course is assessed through a combination of methods. Core units include an externally set, internally marked synoptic assignment and a formal exam marked by City & Guilds. Optional units are assessed via internally-marked assignments set at key points during the academic year, giving you plenty of opportunity to develop your academic and practical skills along the way. This programme is ideal if you’re planning to continue to higher education, pursue a university-level course such as a foundation or honours degree, or enter the workforce in areas such as animal welfare, conservation, veterinary care or zoological work. It’s also open to learners aged 19+ who are seeking an industry-relevant qualification to support a career change or to access

What you need to get on

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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?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Vantage Point Main Building

    Long Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Paignton

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