Animals, their conservation and welfare are becoming increasingly important in a world where biodiversity is now constantly under threat. Broadly equivalent to one GCE A Level, the BTEC Extended Certificate in Animal Management has been enormously successful. Most of the course is taught in our purpose build Animal Unit and Zoo on the school campus, but we also have excellent links to Drusillas Zoo (where the majority of our pupils complete their work experience), ZSL London Zoo and local farms and veterinary surgeries to ensure that our the course is truly vocational in nature. This course has been designed to be very hands-on and the required evidence for assessment is generated through a range of diverse activities, including assignment and project work, animal handling and observation, practical husbandry techniques and vocational work placements in industry.