Introduction
Learn more about animal care, handling and management with our accredited Level 3 Work-Based Certificate in Practical Animal Care Skills at Writtle College.
If you are passionate about the animal industry and are keen to gain the skills and knowledge to progress to higher levels of learning or to employment in the land-based sector, the Level 3 work-based Certificate in Practical Animal Care Skills course could be for you.
You will access a range of specialist campus facilities during practical sessions, including our Equine Training and Development Centre, working farm, Titchmarsh Animal Centre and Pet Behaviour Clinic. Our campus is home to around 200 species of animals, offering the chance to study a diverse range of reptiles, exotic mammals, horses, livestock and pets.
The course enables you to experience our signature blend of theoretical and practical learning while delving into a range of topics including the handling of animals, promoting the health and well-being of animals, planning, supervising and controlling the movement of animals, establishing animals in a new environment and more.
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Entry requirements
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Fees and funding
Facilities
Hands-on learning
Join an Animal Management course at Writtle College and:
- study on our 150-hectare campus with its specialist animal centres and working farm
- take part in practical sessions
- go on study trips and gain experience through a work placement.
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- make full use of facilities including library and IT resources
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Awarding body
Skills and Education Group Awards
Skills and Education Group Awards offers qualifications and assessments which are regulated by Ofqual.
Careers and educational progression
On completion of this course learners may choose to stay at their placements for employment or find new employment in industry. Learners may also progress onto higher education.
