Animal Management (BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate)

Plumpton College

Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE

National Award (BTEC)

Level 3

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Monday, 01 September 2025

Plumpton College

34 Week(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Tuition Fee: 16-18 exempt Assessment Fee: 16-18 exempt Facility Fee: Cost for day students- Â£120 per year - Cost for residential students- Â£200 per year The facility fee is applicable to all our full time FE students and this is paid annually before you arrive for your enrolment and induction. This fee assists in providing non-educational facilities which include security, sports amenities, membership of the Sports and Social Club, minibuses, Wi Fi access, television room, on-site medical support and free car parking subject to availability. For students aged 19 plus please contact Admissions for further fee information: Admissions@plumpton.ac.uk 01273 892084

Course Summary

This programme is aimed at those who wish to work with animals in a role which supports management and is equivalent to studying three a-levels over two years.

Entrants will normally have some experience of working with companion animals. The programme develops both technical knowledge and practical skills through lectures, practicals, demonstrations, visits and one day per week at a work placement. Students will be assessed through coursework, exams and practical assessments.

This course is an excellent preparation for employment in animal collections, pet shops, rescue centres and small charities. It also affers students the opportunity to progress into higher education.

CAREERS HUB

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INDUSTRY WORK PLACEMENT

All students on our Level 3 programmes will now have to take part in an exciting and compulsory industry placement programme consisting of 150 hours alongside completion of their vocational course. The programme will give you the chance to gain valuable skills in a real working environment whilst being paired with your ideal employer.

Our mission is to pair students with their ideal employer and to support them continuously during the placement.

There is flexibility on how students complete the placement; it can be during non-college weekdays, weekends, in blocks or over the holiday period. You will receive all of the necessary information during your interview, and if you have any queries in the meantime please contact workexperience@plumpton.ac.uk

QUALIFICATIONS GAINED

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management

Plumpton Certificate

GCSEs in English & Maths if appropriate

Course Details

Animal Biology
Animal Welfare and Ethics
Practical Animal Husbandry
Animal Health and Diseases
Work Experience in the Animal Sector
Animal Behaviour
Exotics Animal Husbandry
Practical Science
Practical Industry Experience

Students will also have either GCSE maths or GCSE English classes scheduled within their timetable dependent on requirement.

Entry requirements

Either:

You'll need to have achieved 4 GCSEs between Grade A-C (new grades 9-4) including English, Maths and a Science
Successful completion of a Level 2 course in a related area
Mature students without the above requirements will be considered

Your next steps...

This programme is aimed at those who wish to work with animals in a role which supports management. Employment may include animal carer, animal nurse, animal trainer or dog grooming assistant, a zoo or wildlife trainee keeper, or as an animal charity fundraiser.

Students achieving a merit or distinction in year 1 may be able to progress onto the second year of the level 3 in Animal Management. This may lead to employment in a management focused position, or onto Higher Education.

Additional information

https://www.plumpton.ac.uk/courses/animal-management/animal-management-btec-level-3-foundation-diploma-11/

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