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Animal Management Courses at Bishop Burton College

If you’re passionate about working with animals — from companion pets to exotic species — Animal Management at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire gives you the skills and experience to pursue a rewarding career in animal care, welfare, behaviour and conservation.Our animal management courses combine practical hands-on training with industry-led classroom study, preparing you for roles in zoos, wildlife parks, kennels, animal rescue, conservation, husbandry and more.

Study Animal Management

Comprehensive courses from Level 1 to T Level

We offer a range of full-time and part-time animal management courses for school leavers, adults and career changers, including:

Level 1 in Animal Care – develop core practical skills working with animals
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care – expand your animal care knowledge and workplace skills
Level 3 in Animal Management – build technical and practical expertise across a wide variety of species
Level 3 Animal Management with English and Maths – combines industry skills with essential GCSEs

T Level in Animal Care and Management (Animal Management and Behaviour / Animal Management and Science) – a two-year technical qualification with integrated work placements

These courses give you a solid foundation in animal care, behaviour, biology, welfare and ecology, and are designed to help you progress into work, further study or apprenticeships.

Animal Management Centre Boarding Kennels Dog Grooming

Practical and Industry Experience

At Bishop Burton College, learning extends beyond the classroom.

Animal Management Centre and Facilities

You’ll work with a wide range of species in our purpose-built animal facilities, including reptiles, mammals, birds, amphibians and more. Our BIAZA-registered Animal Management Centre and commercial kennels give you real-world practical experience that employers value.

Your studies may include field trips and industry experiences that broaden your understanding of animal care and welfare. Recent trips include visits to zoos including Flamingo Land and Chessington World of Adventures, wildlife reserves and international conservation projects in South Africa, supporting both your learning and employability.

Industry Placements and Career-Ready Training

Our T Level in Animal Care and Management includes a meaningful industry placement, where you’ll spend around 20% of your course working with an employer. This hands-on experience allows you to apply your learning in a professional setting, develop practical skills and gradauate career-ready for roles in animal care, welfare and management.

Animal gallery Animal Care student presenting goat at Stock Skills competition

Animal gallery Animal Management students at Burgers Zoo Netherlands

Animal gallery Animal Management students on South Africa study trip

Student Profiles

Miranda - Apprentice

Miranda completed Level 2 and 3 Animal Care apprenticeships and is now at Bangor University studying Marine Biology and Oceanography. She credits her apprenticeship experience with developing invaluable skills and experience that gave her the confidence to progress onto a university internship and degree level study, as well as travelling independently to volunteer with a rehabilitation and release centre in Ecuador.

Meet your tutors

Adam Spencer

Animal Management Lecturer

"I’m quite new to life here at Bishop Burton. My background is in zookeeping. After completing my BSc in Animal Management, I was a keeper at Yorkshire Wildlife Park for over 10 years. During my time there I worked with some incredible animals, including their famous polar bears! Caring for rare and extraordinary animals was incredible, as was the chance to work on the front line of animal conservation."

“When I decided to become a lecturer I chose Bishop Burton because of the facilities. There’s an amazing variety of species here, both domestic and exotic, which is perfect for giving students an all-round knowledge of animal management.

“Teaching here is fantastic. I work with students from Levels 1 to 3. I love supporting the students to pursue their diverse interests; they get to experience working with all creatures great and small. With so much hands-on experience in the bank, they’re set up well to progress to study a degree.”

Adam Spencer - Animal Management Lecturer

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