T Level Animal Care and Management

About the course

T Levels are technical qualifications - equivalent to three A Levels – that combine classroom study with industry placements. They have been designed to be of the highest standards, but also to equip you with the vital skills required in the workplace. Myerscough College offers you the opportunity to study a T-Level in Animal Management and Behaviour, to develop a comprehensive understanding of the technical skills and techniques for animal husbandry. You will become familiar with handling animals from a range of species, which can be valuable for those with aspirations to work in zoos or other specialised environments. You will learn how to work safely and sensitively with animals so as to care for their welfare and health. It is a popular option for both school leavers and successful Level 2 Technical Certificate students.

Key Information

Location: Liverpool Campus or Preston Campus

Course length: Two Years (70 weeks)

Available course dates: Please select the appropriate campus and start date to apply online.

Liverpool Campus
September 2025
Preston Campus
September 2025

Course Modules

Anatomy and Physiology - Continued

Animal behaviour and training

Animal biology

Animal handling and transportation

Animal Health

Animal welfare and husbandry skills

Apply techniques to influence positive animal behaviour

Biosecurity

Business

Communication

Equality

Ethics

Finance

Health and Safety

Information and Data

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Notifiable and zoonotic disease

Nutrition

Optimise animal environments to meet their needs

Optimise the health and welfare of animals

Relationship Management

Research project into an animal to promote animal welfare and conservation

Supply Chain

Sustainability

Working in the Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care Sector

Anatomy and Physiology - Continued

Animal behaviour and training

Animal biology

Animal handling and transportation

Animal Health

Animal welfare and husbandry skills

Apply techniques to influence positive animal behaviour

Biosecurity

Business

Communication

Equality

Ethics

Finance

Health and Safety

Information and Data

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Notifiable and zoonotic disease

Nutrition

Optimise animal environments to meet their needs

Optimise the health and welfare of animals

Relationship Management

Research project into an animal to promote animal welfare and conservation

Supply Chain

Sustainability

Working in the Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care Sector

Entry requirements & additional information

Entry requirements for all T Levels will be a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (including Maths, English Language 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.

Animal Studies

Britain is well regarded as a nation of animal lovers, from companion pets to large animal collections. This has resulted in a multi-million pound industry, ranging from well known national pet feed companies to pet stores, catteries and kennels and numerous other businesses providing for the needs of animals.

If you care about animals and have a deep interest in their health and wellbeing, Myerscough provides an excellent opportunity for you to further your studies. You'll develop a range of skills and have the opportunity to care for a range of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets, farm animals, reptiles and amphibians and a range of invertebrates.

Our new £3m Animal Studies Centre

Our Animal Studies Centre

Myerscough College’s Animal Studies Centre has tripled in size after the completion of a £3 million extension and major refurbishment. The new Animal Studies Centre features specialist classrooms, dedicated indoor and outdoor areas for different animal groups, as well as spacious private rooms, reception and study areas, all fully equipped with the latest I.T technology.

The Animal Studies Centre also offers a range of services to the public, from grooming and healthcare through to behaviour classes and hydrotherapy for injury recovery.