Course modules
Knowledge Qualification
Working in the Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care Sector
This module provides an overview of the diverse career opportunities within the agriculture, environmental, and animal care sectors. Students will gain insights into industry standards, job roles, and the skills necessary to succeed in these fields.
Ethics
This course examines ethical principles and dilemmas in the context of land-based industries. Students will explore topics such as professional integrity, ethical decision-making, and the impact of their work on communities and ecosystems.
Biosecurity
This module focuses on biosecurity measures critical to agriculture. Students will learn about the prevention and management of pest and disease outbreaks, strategies for maintaining animal health, and the protocols necessary to protect ecosystems from invasive species and pathogens.
Business
This comprehensive module covers the fundamentals of running a successful business within the land-based sector. Topics include business planning, marketing, management, and the strategic development of enterprises in agriculture, horticulture, and environmental management.
Communication
Effective communication skills are crucial in land-based sectors. This module focuses on verbal and written communication, active listening, and the use of digital tools to enhance professional interactions in agriculture, environmental management, and animal care.
Equality
This theme addresses the importance of equality and diversity in the workplace. Students will learn about relevant legislation, strategies for promoting inclusivity, and the benefits of a diverse workforce within land-based industries.
Health and Safety
This module covers essential health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices applicable to land-based industries. Students will learn to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment in agriculture, horticulture, and related fields.
Nutrition
Nutrition
Notifiable and zoonotic disease
Notifiable and zoonotic disease
Optimise animal environments to meet their needs
Optimise animal environments to meet their needs
Apply techniques to influence positive animal behaviour
Apply techniques to influence positive animal behaviour
Research project into an animal to promote animal welfare and conservation
Research project into an animal to promote animal welfare and conservation
Finance
This course provides an introduction to financial management in the land-based sector. Students will learn about budgeting, financial planning, accounting principles, and the financial considerations specific to agricultural, horticultural, and environmental operations.
Information and Data
In this module, students will explore the importance of information management and data analysis in land-based studies. Topics include data collection methods, data interpretation, and the use of information technology to support decision-making and operational efficiency across various land-based disciplines.
Sustainability
This course explores sustainable practices in land-based sectors. Topics include the principles of sustainability, sustainable resource management, and the importance of integrating eco-friendly practices into professional operations across agriculture, environmental management, and animal care.
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology - Continued
Anatomy and Physiology - Continued
Animal Health
Animal Health
Animal welfare and husbandry skills
Animal welfare and husbandry skills
Relationship Management
This module teaches students how to build and maintain positive professional relationships. Topics include customer service, conflict resolution, teamwork, and networking strategies, all essential for successful careers in land-based industries.
Animal handling and transportation
Animal handling and transportation
Supply Chain
This course examines the supply chain dynamics within the animal sector. Topics include sourcing of animal equipment and materials, understanding market demands, logistics, and ensuring the sustainability and ethical considerations of supply chain practices.
Animal biology
Animal biology
Animal behaviour and training
Animal behaviour and training
Optimise the health and welfare of animals
Optimise the health and welfare of animals
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for all T Levels will be a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 (including Maths, English and Science).
T-Levels are available for 16 to 19-year-old students. They are also available to students up to the age of 24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Applicants are expected to show a strong commitment to the industry and ideally, have some practical work experience working with animals prior to starting the course.
Learning and assessment
This course is designed for students who wish to develop the core practical skills and knowledge to seek employment in the Animal industry. It will prepare you for entry into a practical employment position within the industry. Alternatively, it provides an ideal progression route to higher education.
Assessment of technical qualifications is a mixture of internal practical assessment of skills conducted by the teaching team, internal written assignments marked by the teaching team, an externally set synoptic examination that combines the knowledge and practical skills of all of the mandatory units, an external online exam that combines the knowledge of all mandatory units, an online health and safety exam and a employer set project. The assessments and exams are spread throughout the two years.
Progression
The T-Level in Animal Management and Behaviour course allows progression to;
- Advance to higher education with university-level agriculture or and-management courses.
- Enter the workforce directly with the skills needed for a successful career.
Careers
Employment opportunities the Animal industry are currently very good and the T Level provides the qualification and experience for entry into the industry at an operational level with future prospects for management.
Opportunities include:
On completion of this T Level you will be able to explore careers such as:
- Animal care assistant
- Animal behaviourist/trainer
- Animal welfare/rescue assistant
- Dog walker/pet sitter
- Trainee zookeeper
- Trainee veterinary nurse
- Dog handler
Work experience
In order to successfully complete your T level qualification, you will need to complete a minimum of 315 hours (45 days or 9 working weeks) of Industry Placement with a maximum of two employers. We will assist you in helping to secure a suitable placement.
T level Industry Placements are expected to provide you with real work experience as part of your wider studies. It should be linked to your main course of study so you can develop up to date technical knowledge, and skills and apply your college learning to real work activities. Your placement should reflect your pathway, and be related to your occupational specialism.
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