Animal Care Practical Skills Level 3 Full-time
Course Overview
Animal Care Practical Skills Level 3 Full-time
During this one-year program at our Wigfield Farm campus, you’ll learn a lot about taking care of different types of animals. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to work with animals in the future.
You’ll get better at the skills and knowledge needed for a job in animal care.
You will study:
Keeping animals healthy and happy
Making sure the workplace is safe
Handling and moving animals safely
Planning and setting up animal living spaces
Taking care of young animals
Gaining work experience
Located at: Wigfield Farm campus
Course Start: September 2025
Course length: 1 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: PANICEP3
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
Pass in a Level 2 Animal Care related qualification.
Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
Students who achieve this qualification could progress in to employment or further study. The course does not carry any UCAS points.
Beyond College, there are many opportunities such as trainee veterinary nurse (further study required), pet shop supervisor, senior kennel worker, RSPCA.
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 20 May 2025.
