T Level Animal Care & Management

38010L1/P | Leigh Sixth Form College
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

Those who have a passion for caring for animals, enjoy biological sciences and wish to work in the animal care and management industry.
Apply Now

What will I study?

You will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the animal management sector:

• sustainability, including environmental legislation, sustainable development, climate change and waste management principles

• the principles of biosecurity

• employment rights and responsibilities and progression opportunities

• ethical principles

• 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.

How long is the course?

Two academic years.

How will I be assessed?

Through continual assessment using practical observations, written assignments, exams and an employer set project.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 including English, Maths and Science.

What can I progress onto?

You may choose to work in a wide range of animal care environments, from zoos to kennels, catteries or rescue centres.



Career options include roles in:

• dog handling

• dog training

• animal care and welfare

• animal keeping

• aquarism

• zoo keeping.



You may want to take up a higher level course such as a degree apprenticeship, or go to university to study the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare, or other degrees in Wildlife Conservation and Ecology.

Other Information

Our animal management facilities:

• Purpose built dog kennels.

• Wide range of animals including snakes, lizards, spiders and frogs, rabbits, gerbils, and chinchillas.

• Dog grooming suites.



Tutors have experience working with varied species in a range of environments. Learn in animal settings including city farms and children's zoos, working with a wide variety of animals from domestic to farm and exotic.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
Yes No
Apply Now

Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants

Nursing auxiliaries and assistants assist doctors, nurses and other health professionals in caring for the sick and injured within hospitals, homes, clinics and the wider community.

Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Opportunities

5.3%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£7,240
Entry
£20,525
Median
£31,163
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Changes bed linen, makes beds and tidies wards.
  • Assists patients in washing, dressing, toiletry activities and general mobility.
  • Distributes and serves food, assists patients in feeding and prepares snacks and hot drinks.
  • Prepares patient for examination and treatment.
  • Performs basic clinical tasks such as taking patients’ temperature and pulse, weighing and measuring, performing urine tests and extracting blood samples.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Psychology Medicine and Dentistry English Language

Skills

Reading Comprehension Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Monitoring
Apply Now for T Level Animal Care & Management

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.

If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

Wigan & Leigh College endeavours to ensure that the information provided on the website is accurate. All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time. The College cannot accept liability arising out of such changes or connected to such changes, however it will undertake to minimise disruption to students.