Upon successful completion of this course you may be able to progress onto Level 1 Animal Care. You will need to achieve the Entry Level 3 Functional Skills in English and Maths to complete this course.
Animal Care
Entry Animal Care
- Course Type: Certificate
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
If you enjoy practical work and working outdoors with animals, then his course could be for you. The course will provide you with a basic ntroduction to working with animals.
You will haxe access to a variety of animals including pet animals, and exotic animals, enabling you to build up confidence along with your practical skills.
What is covered?
- Moving, Handling, Catching and Restraining Small Animals
- Cleaning and Maintaining Animal Accommodation
- Caring for Animals: Feeding and Grooming
- Animal Health and Wellbeing
- Applying for a job
- Career Planning
- Working in a team
- Working Safely
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You will need an interest in Animal care, a willingness to work hard and a minimum of Entry 3 English and maths.
There will be a range of assignments allocated to each unit of study, all
assignments for each unit must be completed in order to gain your
qualification.
You will complete a range of assessment methods and can only be graded either a pass or a fail.
Start date: 01/09/2025
Course Code
PCTELA5AF
Duration
1 Year
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
Advancing through my college course to a point where I secured a trainee position at the practice I’m familiar with brought immense satisfaction. It underscored that the rigorous study and invaluable guidance from my tutors were pivotal in actualising my dream of a career in veterinary nursing.
Kira Alexandra
Animal Management Level 3
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