What will I learn?
If you perform better practically than academically then this could be the course for you. You will learn how to care for and look after a range of animals, from housing and feeding requirements, to handling, behaviour, health and exercise. You will learn the theory behind the what, when, why and how and then carry this out in practical sessions. The majority of your learning will take place at the Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre and you will complete tasks and build a portfolio of evidence with photograph and candidate reports. This is complemented with some time in theory lessons where you consolidate your learning and build up your understanding of theory shown through various tasks that also help to build your portfolio.
Topics covered:
- Safety of self and others
- Care of animals
- Dealing with animal accommodation
- Dealing with feedstuffs for small animals
- Principles of transporting supplies of physical resources within the work area
- Principles of maintaining structures and surfaces
- Principles of the maintenance of equipment
- Cleanliness and bio security of the animal care working environment
- Controlled exercise opportunities for animals
Entry requirements?
It is expected that learners will have functional skills qualifications or Entry 3.
What can I study next?
- Level 1 Theory-based Animal Care
- Apprenticeship/Internship
Careers
- Kennel or cattery worker
- Dog walker
- Pet shop assistant
- Animal care assistant
