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Animal Care Courses for Adults

Animal Care Courses for Adults

Level 4

Animal Management Level 4 HNC

SBSA and Construction Centre

This course is designed for students who want to make an impact on the future of wildlife and play a pivotal role in helping to protect the natural world. The HNC in Animal Conservation and…

Lecturer is pictured holding a reptile in the Animal Care Centre.

What Does an Animal Care Course Involve?

Our courses support a range of interests and abilities, from basic animal care to more advanced and specialist knowledge such as exotic animal care, rehabilitation and conservation.

There are plenty of opportunities for you to progress your learning, so that you gain the knowledge, skills and practical experience you need to begin and develop you career, either working for an employer or for yourself.

Animal Care Careers and Progression

  • Animal Care Worker
  • Kennel Worker
  • Stable Hand
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Veterinary Nurse
  • Conservation
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Interested in an Apprenticeship?

If you embark on an apprenticeship, you start working for an employer from day one, providing you with the opportunity to earn money and get ahead whilst fine-tuning your skill set. You’ll earn a wage whilst developing specialist skills.