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Animal Management T Level

Course code: P01717

Subject area: Animal Care & Management

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: 3

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

8th Sept 2025 - 25th Jun 2027

Course location:

Common Leys Farm

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01993 208 148

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During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of animal care and management occupations. This includes 9 weeks minimum working with an employer on an industry placement.
Within the Animal specialism content will include:

Animal Biology; Animal Anatomy and Physiology; Health and diseases; Classification; Preventative health care and treatment; Nutrition and feeding; Animal behaviour and communication; Animal Training; Accommodation; Animal welfare; Animal ethics; Handling and restraint; Conservation.

Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the animal sector, including:

Sustainability, including environmental legislation, sustainable development, climate change and waste management principles; the principles of biosecurity, employment rights and responsibilities and progression opportunities within the sector; the supply chain and principles of stock management; business organisations; enterprise skills and project management; characteristics protected by equality legislation; communication; principles of customer care; finance; health and safety; information and data.

Course units
Animal Biology

Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Health and diseases

Classification

Preventative health care and treatment

Nutrition and feeding

Animal behaviour and communication

Animal Training

Accommodation

Animal welfare

Animal ethics

Handling and restraint

Conservation

What next?
T Level qualifications are the equivalent of 3 A Levels and therefore, there are a variety of options. Options available include, Higher Education (including degrees), Higher Level Apprenticeships or taking the first steps into employment as part of your future chosen career.
Entry criteria
5 GCSEs at grade 4 including English and Maths OR a pass at Level 2 and maths & English grade 4 or above.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

16-18 Fee:

£0.00

Qualifications received
Animal Care and Management T Level.
Learning & method assessment
The T Level incorporates holistic project based learning.
User skills
Learners will develop a wide range of knowledge, skills, and behaviours that will prepare them for higher education or work in the animal sector as well as a diverse range of transferable employability skills.

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