Entry Year
01/09/2025
Location
Titanic Quarter
Duration
1 Year (Full-Time)
Course Code
P00726-AA
Overview
Level 2Diploma Animal Care
Titanic Quarter
Full-Time
Further Education
Start Date: 01/09/2025
End Date: 31/05/2026
Overview
This is a one-year, full-time course during which you will learn about the basic needs of animals and their care. You will cover aspects of the behaviour, handling, care, welfare and accommodation of animals as well as some basic biology. You will have a variety of classroom based lessons and practical work and will be required to undertake a variety of cleaning and grooming activities.
Key aspects of study:
- Animal Health
- Animal Care Work Placement
- Animal Behaviour
- Feeding, Accommodation and Moving Animals
- Introduction to Animal Biology and Health
- Animal Welfare
Advice
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Requirements
- Four points or equivalent to include EITHER Mathematics or English at GCSE grade C (or Essential Skills equivalent)
- Proof of current tetanus vaccination
- Non-native speakers must provide evidence of competency in English Language
Assessment
The majority of the course is internally assessed by a mixture of the following:
- Written work (to include essay, posters, leaflets and reports)
- Group work
- Practical work
- Demonstrations
- Work Experience
Made for More
Careers
Progression to Level 3 Animal Management
Employment in the animal care industry including working in a grooming business
Interests
- Animals
- Biology
- Science
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