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Level 3 CG Advanced Technical Diploma (540) Animal Management
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Level 3 CG Advanced Technical Diploma (540) Animal Management

Preston
Level 3 Qualification
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Starts September 2025 9.00am - 5.00pm approx Full-time In person

Overview

Myerscough College offers you the opportunity to study a T-Level in Animal Management and Behaviour, to develop a comprehensive understanding of the technical skills and techniques for animal husbandry. You will become familiar with handling animals from a range of species, which can be valuable for those with aspirations to work in zoos or other specialised environments. You will learn how to work safely and sensitively with animals so as to care for their welfare and health. It is a popular option for both school leavers and successful Level 2 Technical Certificate students.

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Level 3 Qualification

Level 3 CG Advanced Technical Diploma (540) Animal Management

T-Levels are available for 16 to 19-year-old students. They are also available to students up to the age of 24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan.Applicants are expected to show a strong commitment to the industry and ideally, have some practical work experience working with animals prior to starting the course. T level Industry Placements are expected to provide you with real work experience as part of your wider studies. It should be linked to your main course of study so you can develop up to date technical knowledge, and skills and apply your college learning to real work activities. Your placement should reflect your pathway, and be related to your occupational specialism.

At a glance

  • Entry requirements will be a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 (including Maths, English and Science).
  • Minimum of 315 hours (45 days or 9 working weeks) of Industry Placement with a maximum of two employers.
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