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T Level in Animal care and management - Animal management and behaviour

Technical education progression to

Technical education progression profiles show the range of opportunities available following completion of a technical education product, such as a T Level. This could include a range of technical education options, such as apprenticeships, higher education (for example degrees) and employment opportunities.

IfATE has worked with employers, providers and industry experts to identify some of the possible options including content that is common to each and the associated occupational standard. New progression options will be added as occupational standards are updated, and as we continue to engage with employers, providers and industry experts.

It is important to note that while the progression profiles indicate some of the options, many other opportunities will be available.

T Level

Level 3

Animal care and management - Animal management and behaviour

Technical Education

Technical education options could include apprenticeships, T Levels, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) and Level 2 and 3 qualifications. Apprenticeships might also be marked as, not applicable, accelerated or to be confirmed. Please use the glossary to find out more.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Veterinary nurse

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Animal care and welfare assistant - Animal Interaction and Handling

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Animal care and welfare assistant - Rehoming

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Animal care and welfare assistant - Movement and Transportation

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Animal care and welfare assistant - Operational/Reception Duties

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Animal care and welfare assistant - Breeding

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Animal care and welfare assistant - Working Dog Handler

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Animal care and welfare assistant - Wildlife Rehabilitation

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Animal care and welfare assistant - Veterinary Care Support

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Keeper and aquarist

Not applicable

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Detection and protection working dog specialist

To be confirmed

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Animal care and welfare manager

To be confirmed

Apprenticeship

Level 4

Animal training instructor

Apprenticeship

Level 6

Agriculture or horticulture professional adviser - Agronomy and precision farming adviser

Apprenticeship

Level 6

Agriculture or horticulture professional adviser - Nutrition and fertiliser adviser

Education

Education options could include degrees. We have worked with higher education providers to identify options for progression into education.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Degree options may include

  • Animal behaviour degree
  • Animal conservation degree
  • Animal management degree
  • Animal nutrition degree
  • Animal welfare degree
  • Zoo management degree

Work

This section captures some of the career progression options for a learner. Whilst some roles may be accessed after successfully completing a technical education product, others are available after further training and by gaining further industry experience.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Career Progression may include

  • Trainee zookeeper
  • Trainee veterinary nurse
  • Animal care assistant
  • Animal welfare/rescue assistant
  • Animal handler
  • Animal keeper

Career Progression may include

  • Animal trainer/behaviourist