Are you looking to develop a career working in the animal industry? This T Level specialises in Animal Behaviour will give you the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a range of careers, from trainee zookeeper to dog handler. You will spend 70% of your time in the classroom and the other 30% undertaking practical activities, including hands-on experience at our Animal Management Centre and time spent in the workplace on industry placement.

Course Details

Health and Safety
Sustainability
Biosecurity
Supply chain
Anatomy and physiology
Animal Health
Animal Biology
Classification
Health and Diseases
Nutrition
Animal behaviour and communication
Animal Training
Accommodation design, maintenance and enrichment
Animal welfare
Handling and restraint
Ethics
Conservation
Customer service

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through exams and assignment work.

Entry requirements

You will need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above. These must include English, Maths and Science (Double Award).

Equipment required

Folder with dividers to organise your work and assignments
Stationery including notepad for use in class, pens and pencils
College-branded blue kennel coat
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including steel toe

Your next steps...

This T Level will allow you to gain UCAS points to apply to university, as well as giving you the knowledge to enter straight into employment should you wish.

Additional information

https://www.riseholme.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/T-Level-in-Animal-Care-and-Management-Animal-Management-and-Behaviour--2

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