Animal Care Level 2

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You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

Whether your passion lies in zookeeping, veterinary nursing, or working in kennels and catteries, our courses will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for a dynamic career in the animal care sector.

This technical qualification has been designed by employers to deliver the most up-to-date and relevant technical skills, which combine both theory and practical knowledge with real life work experience. You will explore key areas such as animal health, behaviour, and nutrition within our modern Animal Management Centre. You will develop your practical skills, including cleaning out accommodation, feeding animals, grooming and exercise, health, welfare, behaviour and biology. You will care for a variety of animals including small mammals, reptiles, birds, aquatics, and large livestock, gaining the essential skills required for your chosen career.

The programme of study combines the City and Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care, with Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths lessons (depending on previous qualifications), work experience and weekend duties.

You will need to buy PPE to use when working with the animals. Details of what is required will be provided at enrolment. You will need to work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring our animals are provided with the highest welfare standards.

To gain the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care, you will need to complete the following assessments:

• Synoptic assignment
• Multiple choice theory exam
• Health and safety theory exam
• Theory and practical assignments.
• Complete 150 hours of work experience

You will also need to complete Maths and English until these are achieved at GCSE grade 4 or above.

• Achieve four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English language, Science and Maths
• Completion of a taster day.

Upon successful completion of your course at Merit level and achieving your English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, you could progress to a Level 3 Animal Management course. You could also consider an apprenticeship or move into employment.

Where Your Course Can Take You:-

You could consider a career working as a zookeeper, animal technician, veterinary nurse, dog groomer or animal behaviourist.