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Technical Level 3 Advanced Extended Diploma in Animal Management
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Overview
If you are passionate about animal care or animal science and are looking to progress onto university or work in the animal care industry, then this course is for you.
Equivalent to 2 or 3 A Levels, year 1 is a standalone qualification where students will either work towards the Advanced Technical Certificate or the Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management, subject to GCSE grades.
In the second year you will move onto the Extended Diploma, there are two options. One option consists of 12 units over the 2 years, whereas the other is 18 units over the 2 years. The course is made up of theory and practical elements, with the hands-on aspects of the programme taught within the College’s purpose built animal care centre.
How you’ll learn
Units you may study include: Animal health and husbandry Animal behaviour and communication Biological systems Business Studies Wildlife and ecology Animal nursing Animal training Employability skills
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
Ideally at least 5 GCSEs at grade 9-5 or A*-C including English and Maths or a Level 2 qualification, but this is subject to discussion at your interview. If you haven’t already achieved a GCSE grade 5 or grade C in English or Maths, then you will study either GCSE or Functional Skills English or Maths alongside your other qualifications.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
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At University Campus North Lincolnshire
At University Campus Doncaster
Careers it can lead to
- Animal Care Services Occupations £23,700 a year
- Weighers, Graders and Sorters £24,100 a year
- Veterinary Nurses £26,600 a year
- With further study or experience Managers and Proprietors in Forestry, Fishing and Related Services £30,300 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
Student Voice
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One of my favourite experiences as a student at North Lindsey College was taking the goats out for walks, you’d be surprised just how much personality each of them have!
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.