BTEC Nationals Animal Management (2016)
Specification
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the land sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Animal Management
Qualification number: 601/7524/2
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 475
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date for 16-19: 31/07/2025; Funding approval end date for 19-23 entitlement and 19+ loan: 31/07/2026
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the land sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Animal Management
Qualification number: 601/7525/4
Guided learning hours: 540
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 1065
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date for 16-19: 31/07/2025; Funding approval end date for 19-23 entitlement and 19+ loan: 31/07/2026
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the land sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Animal Management
Qualification number: 601/7523/0
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 1295
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date for 16-19: 31/07/2025; Funding approval end date for 19-23 entitlement and 19+ loan: 31/07/2026
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the land sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management
Qualification number: 603/3043/0
Guided learning hours: 1080
First teaching: September 2018
First external assessment: 2019
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 1770
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date for 16-19: 31/07/2025; Funding approval end date for 19-23 entitlement and 19+ loan: 31/07/2026
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
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