L3 Animal Management

Introducing our new City & Guilds Level 3 Animal Management programme

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Level 3 Animal Management programme!

Awarded by City & Guilds, this distance learning programme is designed to give you an advanced level of understanding and skills in animal welfare and management. During the course you will learn about the health, welfare and care of a variety of animal species.

For those looking to progress in the animal industry, continue onto degree level study or pursue veterinary nurse training, this course could be your path to success.

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Get all the key facts about our City & Guilds Level 3 Animal Management programme

  • Attendance: You will not be required to attend college. Your course materials will be supplied via our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), there will be some online lessons on our teaching platform throughout the course, and you will be allocated an assessor who will support you through the course.
  • Duration: Up to 24 months depending on the units you choose to study
  • Start date: You can start this programme at any time.
  • Location: This online programme can be studied anywhere in the UK or overseas.
  • Choice of qualification: You can undertake the full Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management qualification (180 credits), or undertake less credits to achieve a different qualification.

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Progress in the animal care industry with an animal management qualification in hand

After you have achieved an animal management qualification, you could pursue work in a variety of fields in animal care. For example: animal rehoming, dog training, pet sitting, dog walking, animal research, conservation or zookeeping.

The full Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management (180 credits required) is equivalent to up to 3 A-levels. This means you may use the qualification (subject to meeting specified entry requirements) to go onto higher education. Degree study paths include animal behaviour, zoology, animal science, conservation, ecology and veterinary nursing. You can also use this qualification to apply for our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, subject to meeting the other specified entry requirements.

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