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Animal Care and Management Level 3 T Level Full-time

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Course Overview

Animal Care and Management Level 3 T Level Full-time

This T Level course is perfect if you want a career in Animal Care. It gives you the technical knowledge and practical skills needed for a job or further studies in this field.

You’ll learn about important topics like sustainability, ethics, customer care and business management, along with specialised modules on:

  • Animal Biology and Welfare

  • Animal Behaviour and Training

  • Health and Disease

  • Nutrition and Feeding

Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience with a 45-day industry placement!

Located at: Wigfield Farm campus

Course Start: September 2025

Course length: 2 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PANITLEV

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

Course Content

Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including English, Maths and Science. If you don't meet these entry requirements, you may be able to study the Level 2 T Level Foundation course.

Over the two years, you will be required to complete three exams, an employer set project and a synoptic assessment. In addition, you must complete an industry placement, lasting a minimum of 315 hours.

All students on land-based programmes are required to wear standard uniform and also PPE for practical work in the form of steel toe capped boots and overalls.

T Level Technical Qualification

Upon completion of the T Level, you could progress to employment, Higher Education or a Degree Apprenticeship

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 01 May 2025.