Diploma in Work-Based Animal Care and Welfare L3

Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Animal Care and Welfare aims to meet the needs of learners who work or want to work in the animal care sector by:

• providing knowledge and understanding that will support effective and efficient working practices that are fully in accordance with Animal Welfare requirements

• promoting and encouraging good working practices in relation to safety, bio security, transport, handling and restraint of animals and to customer transactions

• encouraging a pragmatic and structured approach to achieving the required standard of work in a way that, where possible, is enjoyed by the animal and the animal care operative

• fostering good habits of observation and awareness of the characteristics, behaviour, overall state and health of the animal throughout care operation

• cultivating team-working practices and effective communication skills with the animal, its owner and colleagues

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 • Zoo Keeper • Animal Management Technician

16-18 year old – Attendance days Tuesday and Thursday.  09:00 – 16:00

Term time only. The term starts in September and finishes in July.