Animal Management Level 3

• Students gain practical experience with a range of companion, equine, livestock and exotic animal species on and off campus. 
• Taking part in visits and workshops involving employers which are organised as part of the course and relate specifically to course modules. 
• Work experience (150 hours) is mandatory in year one of the course and aims to develop your employability skills 
• There is plenty of access to learning support services

During the two years you will study a range of modules including:

• Health and safety
• Work experience in the land-based industries
• Animal health and husbandry
• Animal feeding and nutrition
• Animal behaviour and communication
• Biological systems of animals 
• Animal welfare and breeding
• Wildlife and ecology conservation
• Wildlife management and rehabilitation
• Exotic animal health and husbandry
• Pet store design and management
• Animal training
• Animal nursing
• Farm livestock husbandry and welfare
• Pet allied services
• Small animal rehabilitation
• Kennel and cattery management 
• Undertake estate skills
• Business management in the land-based sector
• Undertake a specialist project in the land-based sector

On completion of the second-year level three advanced technical extended diploma in animal management (1080) you could progress either into employment within the land-based sector or into higher education. 

Examples of career routes include kennel and cattery management, dog grooming, animal welfare, ecology and conservation work, animal nursing assistants, animal charities, specialist animal breeding, animal technician, animal rescue and rehabilitation work. 

Examples of higher education options includes a BSc (hons) in animal behaviour and welfare*, zoology, veterinary nursing, conservation, agriculture*, animal biology, animal behaviour and training. 

* Available at Coleg Sir Gâr

Assessment of the course includes externally set formal exams, written (synoptic) assessments and practical assessments aimed to test knowledge and practical skills.

This qualification is available to be assessed through the medium of English only.

All applicants need to have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs at grade A* - C to include both mathematics and English language or Welsh (first language) and ideally biology. 

Or you will have achieved a merit/distinction grade in a relevant level two qualification plus two GCSEs at grades A* to C in mathematics and English language or Welsh (first language) . You will also need a minimum of 85% attendance and a successful interview.

You will have access to a range of equipment and resources at college, however you will also be expected to purchase specific clothing for practical sessions namely either overalls or waterproof trousers and wellingtons (ideally steel toe capped). The cost of equipment should be no more than £100 and this can be discussed at interview stage.

There is an opportunity for you to purchase hoodies, tops and coats with the college logo at the beginning of the academic year which is optional. 

All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment. 

You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.