T-Level Animal Care and Management

Course Info

T Level Animal Care and Management is a 2-year course, helping you develop the essential skills and knowledge needed for a career in the animal industry.

The first year focuses on knowledge which is common across all animal sectors, while the second year focuses on an occupational specialism within the animal industry. Throughout the course, you will have opportunities to develop core skills for employment within the industry:

Analysing
Communicating
Critical thinking
Decision making
Investigating
Working in a team

You will also undertake a minimum of 315 hours of industry placement, which will span across both years of the course.

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Teaching

Course Overview

Details

Start Date: September 2025

Monday – Friday

Inspire Centre, Calderdale College campus

315 Hours of Industry Placement

Course Fees

This course is free for students aged 16 – 18.

Assessment Methods

Throughout this course, students will be assessed via written exams, employer set projects, research projects and practical assessments.

Example Careers

Zookeeping

Wildlife management

Animal rescue centres

Animal training and behaviour

Dog groomers

Veterinary nurses

Progression Opportunities

After successful completion of this course, it will give you UCAS tariff points towards university.

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What are the benefits?

Study one course and get 3 A Levels
Exam and project based – there’s no coursework here!
80% class study / 20% industry placement
It’s a direct route to your dream career
Develop skills and knowledge ready for employment
This is a higher level of study that goes beyond the basics
You get to work on projects for real employers