Level 2
Animal Care Extended Certificate Level 2
This one-year, full-time course is designed to be a starting point for working in animal care. You will gain skills and experience in looking after small animals, and also work to improve your English and…
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Course overview
This one-year, full-time course is designed to be a starting point for working in animal care.
You will gain skills and experience in looking after small animals, and also work to improve your English and Maths.
It is assessed through a variety of written and practical assessments.
Units include:
- Health and Welfare
- Feeding & Accommodation
- Behaviour & Handling
- Animal Biology
How to apply
Find out more about our A Level pathways and how to apply
Who is this course for?
This course is for young people aged 16-18 who are interested in a career caring for animals.
What you’ll learn
You will learn the theory of animal care supported by practical learning to develop your skills and demonstrate the professional standards required in the animal care industry.
You will study a variety of topics covering working safely with animals in different situations.
You will learn about:
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Feeding
- Cleaning and Maintenance of Animal Accommodation
- Animal Biology
- British Wildlife
You will also have the opportunity to study English and Maths to improve your grades so that you can progress to further learning or into employment.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 4, including Maths, English and preferably, Science. We would also consider entrants with a Level 1 Diploma in a relevant subject plus GCSEs grade 4 in Maths and English, or an equivalent Functional Skills qualification in Maths and English.
We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
Future career and study
After completing this course, you could progress to an apprenticeship or higher level qualification in animal care to continue your training, or you could go directly into employment in a range of animal-related occupations, for example pre-veterinary nurse training, kennel or cattery staff, animal technician or pet shop assistant.
Additional costs
To ensure that you work to professional standards, you will be required to wear a uniform in the Animal Centre. The cost is approximately £36 and other protective workwear is approximately £50. There is a fee for trips and educational activities which is approximately £130.
If you are on a limited income, you may be eligible to receive help with these costs from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.