Our Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Animal Management is for learners who are intending to gain employment directly, or progress to an Apprenticeship or a higher level Animal Management qualification. It is equivalent to 1 and ½ ‘A’ levels. This course will allow you to progress onto the Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management (2nd Year) and equip you with the equivalent of 3 A-Levels in 2 years allowing further progression to University or position you well to move into the animal industry directly from its completion.
You will study a range of topics including:
Do you want to explore specialist sectors in the Animal Care Industry?Then this is the course for you!
The course is designed to ensure that it is appropriate both for those interested in working in the animal sector and those interested in progressing to specialist animal related degrees
Learn from industry-experienced and well-qualified tutors who have spent many years in the animal care sector, and have specialist qualifications and knowledge to bring to their teaching
Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care (plus):
GCSE Level 4 or above in Maths, Science and English.
Or
5 GCSE level 4 or above to include English, Maths and a Science
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or by calling 01709 513355.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animial Management, as a 1 year ‘top-up’ to gain the equivalent of 3 ‘A’ levels, and then progression to HE.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2022-23 or 2023-24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
The land-based sector is ideal for those who enjoy working outside in physically demanding settings or have a passion for caring for animals.
Veterinary Nurses support vets to treat and take care of sick and injured animals.
Keeping the vet practice and equipment clean and hygienic, preparing animals for treatments and assisting the vets during treatments, administering medication, talking to pet owners about treatment and how to take care of their animals and undertaking reception and admin duties.**
Veterinary practices or animal welfare centres.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Landscape Gardeners cultivate flowers, trees, shrubs and other plants - improving the appearance of terrain and cut-and-lay turf.
Discuss clients’ needs and advise them how to maintain their space, work from plans made by designers, order supplies, turf and seed lawns, plant and prune trees and shrubs and install paving.**
Gardens, at a client’s business, at a client’s home or at a garden centre.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the animal care and land-based sector include*:
“One of the best things about college is that you get to meet like-minded people - everyone studying on your course is interested in the same sort of stuff and often have similar motivations.”
Emily Puk Level 3 Countryside Management Former student at Wingfield Academy
