Level 3 - National Foundation Diploma in Animal Management - Study Programme

Dearne Valley College

Manvers Park, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7EW

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Dearne Valley College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Our Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Animal Management is for learners who are intending to gain employment directly, or progress to an Apprenticeship or a higher level Animal Management qualification.

It is equivalent to 1 and ½ ‘A’ levels. This course will allow you to progress onto the Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management (2nd Year) and equip you with the equivalent of 3 A-Levels in 2 years allowing further progression to University or position you well to move into the animal industry directly from its completion.

Course Details

You will study a range of topics including:

Animal biology
Animal welfare and ethics
Practical animal husbandry
Animal behaviour
Animal health and diseases
Work experience in the animal sector

Plus one other specialist unit.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Your course assessments may include:

Assignments
Examinations
Work placement

Your next steps...

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animial Management, as a 1 year ‘top-up’ to gain the equivalent of 3 ‘A’ levels, and then progression to HE.

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