Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management

Working with animals is a truly rewarding career and this exciting course offers you the opportunity to develop your interest and skills in caring for a wide variety of animals and their varying environments while preparing you for employment or progression on to further courses.

Course Content

This Level 2 Diploma course includes units in:

• Animal health and welfare
• Animal feeding and accommodation
• Work-related experience
• Animal biology
• Animal behaviour and handling
• Care of exotic animals

You will also achieve:

• Level 1 Award in work skills
• Level 2 Award in safe learning in the workplace
• Level 1 Award in practical, environmental and conservaton skills
• Functional skills (English and Maths)

Three days a week at college a mix of lectures, demonstrations and practical work, PLUS one day a week work experience at an animal related organisation.

This course is likley to consist of two groups
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with work experience on either Mondays or Tuesdays.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with work experience on either Mondays or Fridays

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at Grade D (including English Language, Science and Maths) or a First Certificate in Animal Care at Distiction level and minimum GCSE Grade D in English and Science or level 1 functionals skills A genuine interest in animals, willingness to learn and the ability to cope with written work in a classroom environment. A work placement for 1 day a week in an animal establishment must be secured.

Progression/Employment

• Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Animal Management
• Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Employment as an Animal care assistant, veterinary nurse assistant, dog grooming assistant, kennel/ cattery worker, pet shop assistant

Start Date

September 2013

Cost

Full Time Further EducationYour learning is FREE if you are a UK or EU student, aged under 19 years on 31st August in the academic year you start your course.

Aged over 19? Please contact us for details.