Level 3 Technical Animal Management

Course Overview

This course is now full at Wakefield College for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Animal Care and other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options. For further information, contact course information on courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or call 01924 789111.

If you’re serious about a career working with animals, this is the study programme for you.

You’ll be learning by handling the animals in the College’s collection of small mammals and exotic species, undertaking work experience placements and going on visits such as to The Deep, Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Chester Zoo.

You will work on your own as well as in a group, developing your independent study skills. Class based lessons will give you a full understanding of the theory of working with animals and expand your knowledge for assessments. During the course of the academic year, you will be involved in relevant visits, locally and nationally.

Work placement is an integral part of the course as well as other opportunities to work with employers either on site or as guest speakers.

What You Will Study

This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below.

Year 1:

• Animal Biology
• Animal Welfare & Ethics
• Practical Animal Husbandry
• Animal Behaviour
• Animal Health and Diseases
• Work Experience in the Animal Sector
• Exotic Animal Husbandry

Year 2:

• Animal Breeding & Genetics
• Investigative Research Project
• Practical Skills in Animal Science
• Human & Animal Interaction
• Principles of Animal Nursing
• Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Management
• Aquatic Management
• Animal Grooming