Our highly qualified staff will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge. Our animal unit includes a large collection of species including meerkats, alpacas, a wide range of lizards, snakes, rodents, birds and access to livestock and horses on our farm and equine centre. The programme includes a mixture of trips, visits and masterclasses with a wide range of industry specialists. In the spring or summer term you are required to complete an industry placement as part of your course to further enhance your employability skills.
You will gain knowledge in the basics of animal health, husbandry, welfare, behaviour and biology and will gain an insight into industry standards and practice.
Course Content
Topics you will cover include:
- Animal Health & Welfare
- Breeds and Grooming
- Animal Behaviour and Handling
- Animal Biology
- Animal Nursing
- Working in the Animal Care Industry
All full-time students are required to study maths and English at the appropriate level.
Qualification
City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care
Duration
One year
Entry Requirements
You must have an interest in animal care and be at least 16 years of age at the beginning of the course and have one of the following:
- Four GCSE at grade 3 (D) or above (including maths and English), a BTEC or City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma and equivalent Maths and English
- You will need at be at least 16 years of age at the start of the course
- You will need to complete an interview and initial assessment
- You will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm for animal care
Progression
Progression routes shown are dependent on the successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.
Study options may include:
- City & Guilds Level 3 Technical Diploma in Animal Management or equivalent level 3 qualification
- Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship
Employment options may include:
- Animal care technician in animal welfare organisations
- Assistant Kennels or Cattery technician
- Zoological collections assistant
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Course Costs
Please note that any costs shown here are subject to change and that there may be additional material costs for your course. There are various bursaries available to support eligible students with course-related costs.
Aged 16-18 years
There are no tuition or examination fees
Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course)
Tuition Fee £945 | Registration/Exam Fee £160
Additional Course Costs
The Additional Cost, payable to the College is: £60. You will be asked to pay this or to put arrangements in place to pay this, at enrolment. Additional Costs are incurred to support teaching, learning and assessment. This includes the use of specialist and/or industry standard equipment, visits, learning materials and resources.
For this course, you must purchase personal equipment, costing approximately £120 to be used on your course. The College provides a list of items and suppliers and you purchase this equipment directly unless you are in receipt of a bursary.
You will need to purchase sufficient stationery. Courses that include work placements or work experience may incur travelling costs.We also offer a range of optional activities and visits outside of your course. These would be charged for separately and usually run subject to demand.
