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Animal Care and Management T Level Foundation Level 2 (FAGR)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

National Award (BTEC)
Level 2
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Wigfield Farm
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Want to work with animals? Our one-year Level 2 T Level Foundation Programme prepares you for the Level 3 Animal Care and Management T Level.

Course Details

Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, you’ll learn technical knowledge and practical skills about animal health, feeding, behaviour, handling, industry jobs and more.

Plus, gain real-world experience with 150 hours of work placement. Join us for hands-on learning and start your animal care career!

How will it be delivered and assessed?

  • Your progress will be assessed periodically through assignments, verbal and practical assessments, and summarized at the end of the course through examinations and a synoptic assignment. Assessments are varied to allow all of your skills to be utilised.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and Maths

Equipment required

You will be required to wear a standard uniform and also PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) for practical work. This will be steel toe capped boots and overalls.

Your next steps...

You could progress on to the Level 3 Animal Care and Management T Level

Additional information


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