Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management
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Course Code | LP00313 |
Location | Northop |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 2 year full time course. |
Department | Animal Care & Management |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 18 Jun 2027 |
Course Overview
Our Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the animal industry, equipping you with the advanced skills, knowledge, and experience you need to succeed. This two-year, full-time course will immerse you in the world of animal care, preparing you for exciting opportunities in a growing sector.
What You'll Learn
You'll gain invaluable practical skills and a comprehensive understanding of animal management, working with a diverse range of over a hundred species at our excellent Animal Care Centre. This includes everything from marmosets and chinchillas to various reptiles, fish, birds, amphibians, invertebrates, and farm animals.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll cover:
*Animal health: Explore animal housing, feeding, health and diseases
*Animal handling: Practise how to handle and restrain different animals
*Animal behaviour and welfare: Understand animal behaviour, communication, ensuring optimal welfare standards and effective training
*The science behind animal care: Delve into biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, nutrition and breeding
*Wildlife and ecology: Learn about wildlife, rehabilitation, ecology and conservation
*Zoo and exotics focus: In your second year, you'll have a clear focus on the management of zoological collections, with specific areas of focus on aquatics, avian and exotic species
*Professional development: Develop essential skills in business management, customer care, retail merchandising and estate skills
You'll learn through a variety of engaging methods, including lectures, individual and group work, and a half-day per week of hands-on practical experience. We also integrate modern learning technology to make your experience as fun and effective as possible.
English and Maths are a vital part of this programme. We'll work with you to enhance your literacy and numeracy skills, and provide opportunities to re-sit GCSEs if needed. You’ll also achieve the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales qualification. This course is the equivalent of studying 3 or 4 A-levels, depending on your chosen pathway.
What You'll Learn
You'll gain invaluable practical skills and a comprehensive understanding of animal management, working with a diverse range of over a hundred species at our excellent Animal Care Centre. This includes everything from marmosets and chinchillas to various reptiles, fish, birds, amphibians, invertebrates, and farm animals.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll cover:
*Animal health: Explore animal housing, feeding, health and diseases
*Animal handling: Practise how to handle and restrain different animals
*Animal behaviour and welfare: Understand animal behaviour, communication, ensuring optimal welfare standards and effective training
*The science behind animal care: Delve into biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, nutrition and breeding
*Wildlife and ecology: Learn about wildlife, rehabilitation, ecology and conservation
*Zoo and exotics focus: In your second year, you'll have a clear focus on the management of zoological collections, with specific areas of focus on aquatics, avian and exotic species
*Professional development: Develop essential skills in business management, customer care, retail merchandising and estate skills
You'll learn through a variety of engaging methods, including lectures, individual and group work, and a half-day per week of hands-on practical experience. We also integrate modern learning technology to make your experience as fun and effective as possible.
English and Maths are a vital part of this programme. We'll work with you to enhance your literacy and numeracy skills, and provide opportunities to re-sit GCSEs if needed. You’ll also achieve the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales qualification. This course is the equivalent of studying 3 or 4 A-levels, depending on your chosen pathway.
1080 route (equivalent to 4 A-levels) – 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English / Welsh (1st language), Maths / Numeracy and Science.
720 route (equivalent to 3 A-levels – 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English / Welsh (1st language), Maths / Numeracy or Science.
OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 programme which must include achievement of numeracy and literacy.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
720 route (equivalent to 3 A-levels – 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English / Welsh (1st language), Maths / Numeracy or Science.
OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 programme which must include achievement of numeracy and literacy.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Your progress will be assessed through an examination and a synoptic assignment in each year, along with controlled assessments and other tests, with support along the way in the form of practice and mocks.
You will do an external work experience placement in the animal industry during your first year to help you learn effectively and apply your skills in a real-world setting.
To progress to the second year, you’ll need to successfully complete year one.
You will do an external work experience placement in the animal industry during your first year to help you learn effectively and apply your skills in a real-world setting.
To progress to the second year, you’ll need to successfully complete year one.
This course opens doors to a wide range of exciting career pathways in the animal care industry and beyond:
*Progression to University: Many of our learners go on to study subjects like zoology, conservation biology, veterinary nursing, or animal welfare and behaviour at university. You could continue your studies at Coleg Cambria Northop by pursuing a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Management. Remember, you’ll need to gain the required UCAS points for your chosen course. (Please note: while valuable, this course is generally not a direct route into veterinary science).
*Progression to a Work Based Apprenticeship in Animal Care.
*Employment: you could find work in a range of roles including zoos, wildlife conservation, veterinary surgery practices, animal rescue centres, pet stores, education and training or animal welfare organisations.
*Progression to University: Many of our learners go on to study subjects like zoology, conservation biology, veterinary nursing, or animal welfare and behaviour at university. You could continue your studies at Coleg Cambria Northop by pursuing a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Management. Remember, you’ll need to gain the required UCAS points for your chosen course. (Please note: while valuable, this course is generally not a direct route into veterinary science).
*Progression to a Work Based Apprenticeship in Animal Care.
*Employment: you could find work in a range of roles including zoos, wildlife conservation, veterinary surgery practices, animal rescue centres, pet stores, education and training or animal welfare organisations.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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