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Level 3
Animal Management Level 3 Diploma (Year 1)
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is an advanced course for school leavers or mature students who want to retrain in the animal care industry. This course allows you to improve your animal experience and confidence through practical work with our range of reptiles, mammals, birds and paddock animals in our new animal centre facilities. It also helps to develop your academic skills in order to progress onto university or into the workplace.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (three must be English language, Maths and a Science) or a relevant level 2 qualification at merit level with a minimum of either GCSE maths or English at grade 4 or above. Some experience with animals. Mature applicants with animal related work experience will be considered.
Employment as an animal welfare assistant in kennels, catteries or other animal shelters or progression to the second year, which will prepare you for higher level study or employment.
There will be two externally set tests in the spring and timed assessments based on coursework that will be completed throughout the year.
*FREE* Online short courses
Financial support
The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above.
How to apply
Once you have created an account, you can easily apply to your chosen course and track the status of your application at any time.
HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
Step 1
Set Up Your Account
You’ll be prompted to create an account which will allow you to log in to our Application Tracker website whenever you wish. This will provide you with important information and you can also track the progress of your application.
Step 2
Apply
Complete each step of the application form and then submit your completed form. We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received it with an acknowledgement email.
Step 3
Application Review Meeting
Before offering you a place at college, we’ll meet with you (either in person, by telephone or online). We’ll send you a link to our booking page where you can select a time that’s convenient for you.
Step 4
Accept Your Place
Offers will be sent to you via the email address you have provided. The offer will be conditional, based on predicted GCSE grades. You’ll need to accept your offer within 14 days to secure your place.
Step 5
What next?
Once you receive your GCSE results, you’ll need to get in touch with the college to inform us of them and start your enrolment process.
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