Did you know 47% of the UK’s population has a pet, meaning there are over 24 million pets in the UK? With a qualification in animal management, you will be spoilt for choice when considering your next steps!
Our centre is home to an incredible variety of species, allowing you to develop confidence and skills across all major taxa. You will gain hands-on experience working with mammals (both domestic and exotic), avians (domestic and tropical), fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Additionally, the centre has developed a rare breeds breeding programme in proud support of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST).
As part of your training, Level 3 students will actively participate in all aspects of daily husbandry for these animals, including:
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Animal training and enrichment
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Breeding programmes and population management
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Enclosure design and habitat creation
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Routine animal health, feeding, and nutrition
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Safe handling and restraint techniques
Beyond the centre, your learning will be complemented by real-world applications. Projects throughout the year involve supporting active charities and environmental organisations. You will also benefit from guest speakers, a dedicated careers week, and various trips to zoos and aquariums. As a core part of your vocational journey, you will also be expected to undertake valuable work experience directly with employers in the industry.
What you'll learn
You will learn a range of different skills including:
- assessing animals health
- maintaining safe environments
- managing animal accommodation
- monitoring feeding
Throughout the course, you will be expected to care for our range of animals in our Animal Management centre in Banbury College.
How you'll learn and be assessed
You will assist with the movement and handling of animals and develop your confidence and abilities to work with and care for animals.
You’ll care for fish and aquatic environments as well as prepare, clean and maintain animal accommodation.
Progression
This programme can lead to a wide variety of university courses such as:
- animal behaviour
- animal science
- companion behaviour
- wildlife rehabilitation
- zoo management
Graduates from the course can enter professions such as:
- animal welfare officers
- veterinary nurses
- wildlife officers
- zoo keepers
Entry requirements
You need to have 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths
