T Level Animal Care and Management

Course Code

TLAM-Y1Z

Course Level

Level 3

Study Mode

Full time

Start Date

07-Sep-2026

Course Type

School Leavers

Campus

Moulton

Course Duration

2 years

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This advanced study programme is designed to provide an in-depth level of understanding in animal welfare, care and management and aims to support those who want to progress into the animal industry or continue onto higher education to study at degree level.

The course aims to develop confidence, knowledge and skills in an extremely diverse range of animal and science based topics over a two year learning journey which will ensure progression and success in the animal industry.

You will have access to an exciting range of specialist resources at the College, including our amazing Animal Welfare Centre which houses over 130 different domestic and exotic species, including mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, amphibians and invertebrates, with our monkeys and wallabies being amongst the favourites.

Guided by our expert lecturers you will develop your mindset and career aspirations for working in the animal care industry. You will broaden your knowledge and practical skills in safe working and animal husbandry and attend a wide range of specialist lessons to include in animal health, biology, behaviour & communication, nutrition, animal nursing, animal training, welfare & ethics, breeding & genetics.

Core Content

The element of the course will develop your understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector including:

sustainability, including environmental legislation, sustainable development, climate change and waste management principles
the principles of biosecurity
employment rights and responsibilities and progression opportunities within the sector
ethical principles
the supply chain and principles of stock management
business organisations, enterprise skills and project management
characteristics protected by equality legislation
communication
principles of customer care
finance
health and safety
information and data