On this T Level course you will get to work with a range of small and large animals both within the LMC collection and during off-site visits to farms, zoos and other animal related organisations. You will gain a range of practical skills including handling and restraint, preventative care, diet preparation, presentation and maintenance of animal accommodation and laboratory skills. The course is formally assessed by externally set written exams, research project, employer set project and synoptic exam. The assessment activities may include a range of assessment methods like written work, observation of practical skills and presenting to an audience. In order to prepare for these assessments regular home study will be required. We know that many people who would like to study with us live some distance away from Lancaster & Morecambe College; that’s why we offer Full Time students FREE daily return transport from Cumbria during term time. Even if you don’t live on a College bus route, you may still qualify for free or discounted travel to LMC.
As a college we currently plan to follow the core pathway and occupational specialism listed below, these may incorporate subjects like animal health, animal welfare, animal behaviour, animal husbandry, animal biology, nutrition and biochemistry. The T Level is broken down in to 3 sections:
On demand videos on YouTube
Five short videos on Squirrel Management in Woodlands. Managing Forests to Benefit Red Squirrels, How to Carry out a Grey Squirrel Impact Assessment, Using live and lethal traps to manage grey squirrels: good practice guidance, Understanding how grey squirrels impact our woodlands, Using bait…
Wednesday 9th, September 2026 from 10:00 to 12:30
If you manage volunteers, or are looking to develop your skills in volunteer management, this course is for you. Join us for a session which will focus on thinking about your Volunteer Vision and Strategy packed with tips, tools and best practice advice.
Wednesday 22nd, July 2026 from 10:00 to 12:30
If you manage volunteers, or are looking to develop your skills in volunteer management, this course is for you. Join us for a session which will focus on thinking about your Volunteer Vision and Strategy packed with tips, tools and best practice advice.
12-month apprenticeship. Tutor available in Cumbria to visit you in your place of work.
This 12-month apprenticeship is for those in a farm stockperson, hatchery assistant, farm owner (with manager), or relief stockperson role. You will gain the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications needed to comply with poultry industry training requirements. You will gain a Level 2 Diploma…
Lancaster University Open Days 11th July, 12th September, 17th October 2026
Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery Site Visits 12 and 28 July
Myerscough College Open Days 3 October and 21 November 2026
