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BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED

CERTIFCATE IN ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

TYSTYSGRIF ESTYNEDIG GENEDLAETHOL

LEFEL 3 BTEC MEWN RHEOLI TYSTYSGRIF

ESTYNEDIG MEWN RHEOLI ANIFEILIAID

Who is this qualification for?
The Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate in Animal Management offers an engaging qualification to support
learners who want to pursue a career in an animal-related industry. It is intended as a Tech Level qualification and is
equivalent in size to one A Level. The qualification is designed to meet the Technical Baccalaureate (Tech Bacc) measure
when studied alongside Level 3 mathematics and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This size of qualification
allows learners to study related and complementary qualifications alongside it, without duplication of content. It prepares
learners for an Apprenticeship in animal management. When taken alongside further Level3 qualifications, it also
supports access to a range of higher education courses in the animal management sector. It is intended as a Tech Level,
and as such is designed to meet the Tech Bacc measure when studied alongside Level 3 mathematics and the Extended
Project Qualification (EPQ).

What does this qualification cover?
The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure
that the objective of the qualification is appropriate for learners interested in working in the sector. Higher education
representatives have also been involved to ensure it supports progression to higher study.

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