BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate Animal Management (Block C)
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
What will you be working towards?
| Code | ANIVOC02 |
| Qualification Type | National Award (BTEC) |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
An engaging qualification to support learners who want to pursue a career in an animal-related industry. It is intended as a Tech Level qualification and is equivalent in size to one A Level. It prepares learners for an Apprenticeship in animal management.
Student Profile
The ability to:
- Learn independently
- Research actively and methodically
- Give presentations and be active
group members.
- Manage your time and work
effectively
- Be adaptable and resilient
- Read technical texts
- Write effectively
Details
Composed of 5 compulsory units:
- Animal Welfare and Ethics
- Practical Animal Husbandry
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Health and Diseases
- Work Experience in the Animal Sector
How will it be delivered?
External Assessment: Unit 3.
Set task – After a period of preparation using set information learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate
understanding through completion of a vocational task.
Internal Assessments: Units 4-7.
Learners are given opportunities to:
- Demonstrate practical and
technical skills using appropriate
equipment and processes
- Complete realistic tasks to meet
specific briefs or particular
purposes
- Write up the findings of their own
research
- Use case studies to explore
complex or unfamiliar situations
- Carry out projects for which they
have choice over the direction and
outcomes.
Including 75 hours of work experience with an employer in the sector
Entry requirements
English Literature or Language Grade 4 or above
Your next steps...
This qualification is primarily designed to support progression to employment. Learners completing
this qualification could access entry-level roles in areas such as:
- Kennel or cattery assistant
- Animal care assistant in animal
businesses, charities or wildlife
trusts
- Retail assistant in pet or animal-
related retail establishments
- Assistant to an animal trainer, e.g.
trainer of assistance dogs for the
disabled
- Animal technician in animal
centres.
- Inspector for animal charities such
as RSPCA
Taken alongside A Levels in Biology and Chemistry, or BTEC Applied Science, it could lead to a degree programme:
- BSc (Hons) in Animal Management
and Welfare
- BSc (Hons) in Applied Animal
Studies
- BSc (Hons) in Zoology
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