Animal Care Level 2

This is a ‘hands-on’ course which introduces you to a range of animals and their environments. It offers excellent progression opportunities and will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in the animal care industry.

Within taught sessions you will develop your personal knowledge which will provide an excellent foundation for practical sessions within college, and your two week voluntary work placement. Students will gain knowledge in areas such as animal health, welfare, behaviour and biology and will gain an insight into industry standards and practice through nursing, animal grooming and working within the animal sector. Trips, visits and guest speakers include the Blue Cross, Large Animal Rescue Team and careers guidance specialists.

Our lecturers are subject specialists who can help you make informed decisions in relation to further education and future employment.

Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.

Study options may include: • City & Guilds Level 3 Technical Diploma in Animal Management.

Employment options may include: • Animal Welfare Organisations • Kennel or Cattery Assistant • Wildlife Rehabilitation Centres

You may also like.... • Equine Care Level 2 • Agriculture Level 2

Qualification City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care

Duration One year

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. Please see page 8 for more details.

Entry Requirements You must be 16 years of age and ideally have one of the following: • Four GCSE passes at grade 2/3 or above (including maths and English) • Appropriate NVQ Level 1/Level 1 Diploma • Appropriate experience/knowledge gained in a related working environment

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 and you can find out more about these on page 14.

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

Material Fees There is a £180 material fee cost for this course.

Olivia Fox Animal Management Level 3

“I really like animals, and the College has such a wide variety of animals available to work with, from meerkats to reptiles, and all sorts in between. The reptiles are my favourites, particularly the lizards, in the future I want to have a career working with them.

The College is an incredible place to study, everyone’s nice and friendly and it’s a good working atmosphere between students and staff. You can have a good relationship with the teachers, they’re happy to help you, and the variety of courses mean there’s something for people of any level. If you like animals, I’d really recommend the College for you.”