T-Level in Animal Care and Management

Successful completion of this course accrues UCAS points and a number of major UK universities accept T Levels. Please see points achieved by grades below.

• T Level Distinction* = 168 UCAS Tariff Points = A*A*A* at A Level
• T Level Distinction = 144 UCAS Tariff Points = AAA at A Level
• T Level Merit = 120 UCAS Tariff Points = BBB at A Level
• T Level Pass (C or above) = 96 UCAS Tariff Points = CCC at A Level
• T Level Pass (D or E) = 72 UCAS Tariff Points = DDD at A Level

This 2- year qualification combines classroom learning with a minimum 9 week industry placement. Alongside the course each student will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content with the ability to specialise in either animal care and management or equine care and management,

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in the animal care and management sector.

Career options might include:

• Dog Handlers
• Horse Riding Instructor
• Zookeeper
• Animal Care Worker.

This course offers you an attractive alternative to A Levels and apprenticeships. An industry-based work placement is required to run alongside your course and will further reinforce your newly learned skills and offer a true insight into the science industry.

Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:

• Sustainability, including environmental legislation, sustainable development, climate change and waste management principles
• The principles of biosecurity, employment rights and responsibilities
• Progression opportunities within the sector
• Ethical principles
• The supply chain and principles of stock management
• Business organisations
• Enterprise skills and project management
• Characteristics protected by equality legislation
• Communication
• Principles of customer care, finance, health and safety
• Information and data.