City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management

This qualification can be studied as a one-year full-time course, or as part of a two-year, full-time study programme. The advanced technical diploma is a standalone qualification, but can form one half of the advanced technical extended diploma in animal management should learners wish to complete the two-year programme. The course includes both practical and theoretical elements preparing learners for a career within the animal management sector or for further study.

Modules include the following:

• Biological systems
• Animal Welfare and Breeding
• Feeding and nutrition
• Behaviour and communication
• Animal health and husbandry
• Exotics
• Pet Allied Services
• Animal training
• Health and Safety
• Work experience

These are just examples of modules learners will undertake and are subject to change.

The course is assessed via:

• Exams
• Synoptic assessments
• Internally assessed module assignments