This qualification has been designed to develop the knowledge and skills to prepare you for employment within an animal care setting using practical hands on skills, with no exams.
The qualification includes units that will give an understanding of the following:
- Promote and maintain the health and well-being of animals
- Handling and restraint of animals
- Movement of animals
- Prepare and maintain animal accommodation
- Maintain health, safety and security in the workplace
- Plan to provide feed and nutrition to animals
- Advise prospective keepers the choice and care of animals
- Animal training programmes
- Maintain animal behaviour
- Transporting animals
You will be assessed by:
- A range of work products, Q&A, professional discussions, practical assessments.
SEG Awards | Grading: Pass/Fail UCAS points 32
Ideal if
For those successfully achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care and Welfare qualification, you will be able to apply for work in roles such as: dog groomer, animal technician, dog handler, animal/dog trainer, dog warden, pet shop assistant, zookeeper, animal management technician.
What to expect
You will be able to have hands-on experience with animal health and husbandry duties for the large variety of animals within the department. Animals including ferrets, rabbits and guinea pigs to smaller mammals such as a mouse and hamster. We have a range of reptiles, including snakes, a tortoise and turtle, geckos and a bearded dragon. We even have small inverts such as snails, tarantulas, millipedes and a mantis!
What next
For those successfully achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care and Welfare qualification, you will be able to find a job in the animal care sector.
You can continue with education, moving on to the Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Animal Management, or using any UCAS points you have to go into university!
Work Placement and Hours
Learners will be expected to complete 60 hours of practical work experience within an animal care setting, in addition to this qualification.
Employer Engagement
Throughout the course you will be offered trips or professionals coming to centre, to develop more knowledge of the sector. From rescues, to zoo trips, or specialists coming in to give you an insight to what they do – so you can see what is out there for you!
Attendance days: 16-18 year old & 19+ Learners – Monday and Wednesday, 9:00am – 4:00pm.
Term time only. The term starts in September and finishes in July.
Level 2 qualification in Animal Care or GCSE’s Level 3 in English and science.
Please follow the link for Fees and Funding information.
Please feel free to call regarding any queries about funding on 01752 202266 or email admissions@achievementtraining.com
Found a course that matches your interests, strengths, and future career plans?
Great! First check the entry requirements to see if you meet the necessary grades, then submit your online application via the link below.
You’ll then be invited in for an informal interview to chat about your suitability for the course.
If we feel another Animal Care course might be a better fit, we may offer you an alternative.
You’ll then be sent an email to let you know whether you’ve been offered a place, either on your chosen course or a suitable alternative.
If successful, we’ll then let you know your enrolment date and what to bring with you.
We’re excited to help you take the next step in your journey!
If you experience any difficulties applying online or require additional support, such as reasonable adjustments – please contact our Admissions Team on 01752 202269.
Important Reminder: All communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Please ensure you check your email inbox (including your junk/spam folder) regularly for updates.
