Capel Manor College Expands T Level Opportunities in Animal Care and Management
Following success with the introduction of the Animal Care and Management – Occupational Specialism: Animal Management and Behaviour (T Level) course at Capel Manor College’s Mottingham Campus, the College will be expanding this course offering to its Crystal Palace Park, Enfield and Gunnersbury Park campuses from September 2027.
The introduction of additional T Level courses London reflects Capel Manor College’s commitment to increasing the opportunities available to school leavers across London.
What are T Levels?
T Levels are two-year technical qualifications for students aged 16 to 19, designed as a valuable alternative to traditional A Levels and equivalent in size to three A Levels. Developed in collaboration with employers, they provide a combination of technical knowledge, practical learning and experience in the workplace.
Each T Level is made up of three main elements:
- Technical qualification: Approximately 80% of the programme, involving classroom-based learning covering the core knowledge, concepts and specialist skills required for the chosen industry.
- Industry placement: At least 315 hours (45 days) working with an employer, giving students the opportunity to put their learning into practice and experience a real working environment.
- English, maths and digital skills: These important transferable skills are incorporated into the programme to help prepare students for the workplace and future progression.
This combination means students develop both the theoretical understanding and practical confidence needed to take their next steps into the animal care and management sector.
Read more about different types of qualifications here.
Developing the next generation of animal care professionals
Capel Manor College’s animal care and management T Level with the occupational specialism in animal management and behaviour, is designed to give students a broad understanding of the sector and the responsibilities involved in working with animals.
Students explore important topics including animal care and welfare, behaviour, sustainability, biosecurity and the responsibilities associated with employment in the industry. This provides a strong foundation for understanding the professional standards and specialist knowledge required across a range of animal-related careers.
The qualification can support progression towards careers such as zookeeper, animal care worker, dog handler and horse riding instructor, as well as further specialist training and higher-level study.
The industry placement is a particularly important part of the programme. By spending time with employers, students can gain valuable insight into the day-to-day demands of the sector, develop workplace skills and begin building professional connections.
Why study T Levels at Capel Manor College?
As a specialist land-based college, Capel Manor College offers an impressive animal collection and an educational environment that is closely connected to the industries in which its students hope to build careers.
The College’s focus on practical, career-related education helps students connect what they learn in the classroom with the realities of working in the industry. Combined with the T Level’s substantial employer placement, this approach helps students build a strong foundation for their future.
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What are the benefits of T Levels?
One of the major advantages of T Levels is the range of progression opportunities they offer. On successful completion, students can move directly into skilled employment, progress to a higher apprenticeship or continue their education at university.
At Capel Manor College, T Levels sit alongside a wider range of animal management courses, giving students different routes into the industry depending on their experience, qualifications and career ambitions.
Take your first step towards a career with animalshttps://www.capel.ac.uk/courses/subject/animal-management/
To find out more about animal management courses at Capel Manor College visit capel.ac.uk/courses/subject/animal-management/
