Animal Care and Land-based
If you’re an animal lover and have an interest in learning about domestic, exotic and farm animals, one of our animal care study programmes is perfect for you. A day in animal care is never boring and could include anything from dog grooming and handling small animals to dealing with exotic snakes.
The industry needs people who are passionate and caring, with the welfare, protection and conservation of all animals in their hearts.
However, we also need people in the land-based sector to protect and keep our countryside and green spaces to ensure the wild animals have safe and fruitful places to live. Careers in this sector are rewarding but can also be really creative, especially if you get into a career as a landscape gardener or groundsperson.
With Sheffield being The Outdoor City, one of Europe’s greenest cities and the gateway to the Peak District, there’s no better place to pursue a career in animal care or land-based studies!
Campus Key
Extended Diploma in
Animal Management
Technical Diploma in
Animal Care
Introductory Diploma in
Animal Care
Diploma in
Horticulture
Certificate/Diploma in
Environmental Conservation
Award/Certificate/Diploma in
Horticulture
We also have Apprenticeship vacancies in this sector. Please visit apprenticeships.sheffcol.ac.uk to find out more.
Entry requirements for individual courses can be found on the course pages.
We work with employer partners across the local region and beyond to provide work experience, masterclasses, workplace tours and other exciting opportunities. Some of our employer partners are:
Former Animal Care student
“The Sheffield College's teaching of employment skills stood out to me, and their support has helped me to gain a job in the animal care sector.”
Former Apprentice and owner of Valley Landscapes
“Doing an Apprenticeship jump starts your career which means you develop a strong work ethic. Since completing my Apprenticeship, I now have my own business where I employ another Apprentice.”
Our animal care and land-based students train and study at our Hillsborough Campus. Students study in the very best facilities, using the best equipment around including:
Starting Salary
£21,000
Average Salary
£35,000
Experienced Salary
£50,000
Starting Salary
£16,000
Average Salary
£18,000
Experienced Salary
£24,000
Starting Salary
£16,000
Average Salary
£21,000
Experienced Salary
£22,000
Starting Salary
£30,000
Average Salary
£35,000
Experienced Salary
£50,000
Starting Salary
£18,000
Average Salary
£22,000
Experienced Salary
£26,000
Starting Salary
£14,000
Experienced Salary
£24,000
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