If you’re aiming to work with animals, or you’re already working in the industry and looking for a way to progress in your role, our new City & Guilds Level 3 Animal Management programme could be the gateway to a successful career in the animal care industry. Today, we’re exploring why you should study this advanced animal care qualification:
Boost your animal management skills with a comprehensive syllabus
Our City & Guilds Level 3 Animal Management course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers every aspect of animal care. From understanding animal behaviour and nutrition to learning about their health and welfare, this course provides you with a solid foundation in the care and management of a range of animal species.
In addition, you can also match your qualification to your job role and interests by choosing from a range of optional units. There are optional units available in areas such as kennel and cattery management, farm livestock husbandry, exotic animal health and husbandry, pet store design and animal management, wildlife rehabilitation and management, and much more!
Gain practical, hands on experience working with animals
Employment, or a voluntary placement, in a suitable animal care environment for a minimum of 4 hours per week is required prior to applying for the City & Guilds Level 3 Animal Management programme. This means you’ll have the opportunity to work with animals in real-life scenarios, gaining invaluable experience that prepares you for the challenges and responsibilities that come with working in the animal care field.
Open up diverse career opportunities in animal management
Upon completing the City & Guilds Level 3 Animal Management programme, you’ll open doors to a wide range of career opportunities. Whether you picture yourself working in a wildlife centre, zoo, veterinary practice, or animal rescue centre, the skills you acquire through this course will be highly sought after by employers across the industry.
After you have achieved this advanced animal care qualification you could pursue work in a variety of fields in animal care, for example: animal rehoming, dog training, pet sitting, dog walking, animal research, conservation or zookeeping. Take a look at our career profiles as a starting point to discovering the different job roles available. Achieving an advanced animal care qualification can also help you stand out when applying for supervisory, management and leadership positions in the animal care industry, which could help you lift your earning potential.
You could also consider going on to train as a veterinary nurse. The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management (180 credits required), in combination with a full level 2 qualification in Maths and English Language (e.g. GCSE Grade A*-C or Level 2 Functional Skills) will allow you to apply for the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Advanced Apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing programmes, subject to employment in a veterinary practice that is approved to train veterinary nurses (a TP or aTP).
Pave the way to higher study in animal care
The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management (180 credits required) is equivalent to up to 3 A-levels, which means students may also progress (subject to meeting specified entry requirements) into higher education. Degree study paths include animal behaviour, zoology, animal science, conservation, ecology and veterinary nursing.
If you’ve ever envisioned a career where you can make a difference to the lives of animals, the City & Guilds Level 3 Animal Management programme is the perfect starting point. This qualification equips you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to succeed in the animal care industry. Unleash your potential and embark on a fulfilling journey in animal care today!
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