Entry Requirements

• Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English Language, science and maths.
• Completion of a taster day

Learning Outcomes

Units include:

• Maintain animal health and welfare
• Animal feeding and accommodation
• Animal behaviour and handling
• Working in the animal care industry
• Health and safety for the land-based industries
• The principles of animal biology
• Caring for zoo animals
• Kennels and Catteries
• Work placement (minimum 150 hours)

Please note, units are subject to review each academic year and may change.

Assessment

To achieve the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care, students need to complete all the following components:

• Animal Care Synoptic assignment
• Animal Care Theory exam
• Health and Safety Theory exam
• Theory and practical assignments
• 150 hours of work experience

Progression

Upon successful completion at Merit and achieving your English and Maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, you could progress to Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management. Achieving a Pass, with either English or Maths at a grade 4, you could study the Level 3 Certificate in Animal Management. Alternatively you may wish to gain employment or an apprenticeship.

Career Progression

Animal Care Assistant, Kennel and Cattery worker, Pet Shop Assistant

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop.

There may be some costs for trips, visits or additional qualifications.

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