Animal Care Courses for School Leavers
About Our Animal Care Courses
If you love animals and want to learn more about their health, welfare and behaviour, our Animal Care courses are the perfect place to start.
You’ll be taught by highly qualified teachers with extensive professional experience and strong connections to Animal Care employers.
Training takes place in our professionally designed, vet-checked Animal Care Centre, where we care for a variety of small mammals and reptiles.
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
- Progression to University
Animal Care Courses for School Leavers
Animal Care and Management T Level
The T Level in Animal Care and Management will provide students with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment, higher-level technical training or university-level study in the Animal Care sector. This…
Animal Management Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3
This one-year, full-time course is designed for those wishing to progress into the animal care sector, either straight into employment or into higher education. You will gain the skills, knowledge and experience to look after…
Animal Care (Transition)) Entry Level 3
You will complete an Entry Level 3 BTEC Vocational Studies qualification and develop your employability skills. You will also learn English and Maths at the right level for you.
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…
Land-based Studies (Animal Care) Certificate Level 1
This one-year, full-time course will introduce you to the animal care sector. It will help you to develop skills to progress onto a Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment. This Level 1 course teaches…
