Advanced Apprenticeship in Animal Care and Management

To develop competence, knowledge and skills in a variety of animal management and supervisory activities.

It is essential that your Initial Assessment results show that you are working at Level 2. You should also have the following:

• A suitable work placement – we can help to find you one
• A good reference
• BTEC Level 2 qualification
• GCSEs at grades A–C in English and Maths would be an advantage
• Relevant work experience and knowledge of your chosen industry

Options available to study are:

Core Units

• Animal accommodation
• Animal handling
• Feeding and health care
• Health and safety

Specialist Units

• Animal discipline and training
• Animal training
• Animal training in the audiovisual industries
• Animal welfare
• Boarding
• Dog / Animal wardens
• Dog grooming
• Pet care and retail
• Zoos

Functional Skills

You may also gain nationally recognised Functional Skills qualifications (English and Maths).

It may be possible to progress to a full-time programme at Bicton College such as the Foundation Degree in Animal Science (Management and Welfare) (see our University Level online course guide for further details). Positions of a responsible and managerial nature are often open to those holding Level 3 qualifications.