Zookeeper
Biology, Psychology and Biology at GCSE, then a Level 3 apprenticeship straight after school.
the nearest apprenticeship standard, the same level as A levels · 2 standards and 9 school subjects share ideas with this job · Skills England, ESCO, DfE subject content
Level 3 — England’s qualification levels run 1–8: GCSE is 2, A level is 3, a bachelor’s degree is 6.
Which subjects build towards it?
Bar — strength of the overlap relative to the strongest subject (1.00); not a grade or an entry requirement.
DfE subject content · matched to the apprenticeship standards below by sch.today
Biology leads because the job and the course share the same ideas: sex determination, horticulture, evolution, sampling technique.
All subjects and shared ideas9
| Subject | Match | Shared ideas |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE Biology | 1.00 | sex determination, horticulture, evolution, sampling technique, temperature |
| GCSE Psychology | 0.98 | reliability, education, genetics, research design, research method |
| A level Biology | 0.83 | genetic diversity, variables, evolution, chemical safety, adaptation |
| GCSE Sociology | 0.34 | education, research design, research method |
| A level Psychology | 0.33 | descriptive statistics, research design, research method |
| GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition | 0.25 | life stage, temperature |
| A level Physical Education | 0.20 | rehabilitation, injury prevention |
| GCSE Physical Education | 0.19 | injury prevention, safety |
| GCSE History | 0.15 | social factors, reliability |
Which apprenticeships lead here?
Apprenticeship standard — the official list of what an apprentice in one job must know and be able to do; the level says how advanced it is. Level 3 can start straight after GCSEs.
Skills England, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Where are these subjects taken most?
Secondary schools with at least 30 pupils in Year 11, ranked by the share taking Biology, Psychology and Biology, weighted by how strongly each subject leads here.
Ranking — shows what pupils study, not how well a school prepares them for the job.
DfE subject entries
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What the job is
Zookeepers manage animals that are kept in captivity for conservation, education, research and/or to be displayed to the public. They are usually responsible for the feeding and the daily care and welfare of the animals. As a part of their routine, zookeepers clean the exhibits and report possible health problems. They may also be involved in particular scientific research or public education, such as conducting guided tours and answering questions.
Occupations and their descriptions: ESCO classification of the European Commission, © European Union.
This is a model of overlapping content, not careers advice or entry requirements, which employers and training providers set. Occupations and their descriptions: ESCO classification of the European Commission, © European Union. Apprenticeship standards: Skills England, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School subjects and entries: Department for Education. Links between them are made by sch.today. Methodology.