BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management (1080 GLH) - Pathway Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Oct 20, 2026

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management (1080 GLH) provides an Animal Behaviour and Welfare pathway with a structured unit framework. Learners complete 8 mandatory units covering breeding and genetics, animal biology, welfare and ethics, practical animal husbandry, animal behaviour, animal health and diseases, work experience, and an investigative research project. Recommended optional units extend skills in retail animal management, boarding establishments, animal grooming, animal nursing principles, human–animal interaction, estate planning, and wildlife ecology and conservation management.

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Pathway overview

Mandatory units

Recommended optional units

Lantra Awards complementary courses

Support and assessment guidance

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2 Days | | Lantra Awards Technical Award in Safe and Effective Use of Veterinary Medicines* Comin Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Animal Transport by Road – Short Journey Y Lantra Awards Technical Award in Tractor Driving (duration based on experience) Y | | | | | | | | | *Majority of content covered within BTEC Level 3 Nationals Extended Diploma in Animal Management – see specification or Lantra Awards assessment guidance for full details. For help or advice about BTEC Nationals or Lantra Awards please go to: [support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactus or telephone 020 7010 2173](support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactus or telephone 020 7010 2173) . 􀀞 Occupations: Laboratory Technician Research Officer Animal Nutritionist © shutterstock/ Matej Kastelic BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management (1080 GLH) Pathway: Animal Science. Learners complete 8 mandatory and 7 optional units. Mandatory units: • Animal Breeding and Genetics • Animal Biology • Animal Welfare and Ethics • Practical Animal Husbandry • Animal Behaviour • Animal Health and Diseases • Work Experience with the Animal • Investigative Research Project Recommended optional units: • Practical Skills in Animal Science • Animal Metabolism • Advanced Animal Nutrition • Principles of Animal Nursing • Aquatic Animal Health and Husbandry • Exotic Animal Husbandry • Zoological Animal Health and Husbandry | | Lantra Awards Legislative Tests/Skills-based Programmes | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The following Lantra Awards courses complement your BTEC Nationals in Animal | | | | | Management course, offering your learners additional key work-based skills to help them pursue a career in this sector. | | Skills Card | Lantra Course Length
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FAQs

How many units are required in the Animal Behaviour and Welfare pathway?

Learners complete 8 mandatory and 7 optional units.

What topics are covered in the mandatory units?

Mandatory units cover breeding and genetics, animal biology, welfare and ethics, practical animal husbandry, animal behaviour, animal health and diseases, work experience with the animal, and an investigative research project.

Which optional units are recommended for learners on this pathway?

Recommended optional units include retail environment animal management, animals in boarding establishments, animal grooming, principles of animal nursing, human and animal interaction, practical estate planning, construction and maintenance, and wildlife ecology and conservation management.

Oct 20, 2026

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